Deciding on whether to buy a product like THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals or perhaps SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals vs SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller

THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals specs

THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals
SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller specs

SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller
Type: Flight rudder pedals

Type: Flight simulation controller

Main controller function: Flight pedals

Compatible platforms: Windows 10, 8, 7, XP, XP64, Vista (all versions)

Compatible platforms: – PS4
– PC

Connectivity: USB 2.0

Power supply: USB

Controls: 3 x axis levers
3 x two-way rocker switches

Colour: Black

Wireless: No

CONNECTIVITY

System Requirements: Self-powered through USB

USB: USB 2.0

Other connections: RJ12 cable

BUTTONS & CONTROLS

Number of buttons: 2 flight rudder pedals

FEATURES

Customisable design: Yes

Other features: – Differential braking – 2 large pedals (10 inches/25 centimeters)
– Rounded central pivot with central grip on the differential brake’s axis
– Pivot angle with a 15° range of travel: on an incline for deliberate activation, avoiding inadvertent activation when using the rudder

SYSTEM & COMPATIBILITY

Operating system requirements: – PS4
– PC: Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista
– Works with a wide range of PC joysticks
– On PS4 connects directly to the T.Flight Hotas 4 joystick

GENERAL

Box contents: Thrustmaster TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals

Dimensions: 206 x 314 x 349 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 2210 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £79.99

Price: £59.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.5 / 10

Review Score: 8.6 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals or SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 261 products in the same category as THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals, which is the Game controllers and joysticks category. Of these 261 products the average price was £103.37, the most expensive was £1199.99 and the cheapest was just £4.99. We then looked at the price of the 261 in the same as the SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller, which of course the average was £103.37, top price was £1199.99 and cheapest £4.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Thrustmaster and Saitek, the average was £222.94 for Thrustmaster, £116.66 for Saitek. The max for each was £699/£215 and minimum was £49.99/£59.99

Price analysis of THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals

Price analysis of SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller

  • THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals
  • Main function: Flight rudder pedals
  • Compatible with PC & PS4
  • USB port
  • Steer more preciselyGain more precise steering control with breakthrough rudder technology. The Thrustmaster TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals are the first to feature the S.M.A.R.T (Sliding Motion Advanced Rail Track) slide rails system. Four slide rails crafted from aluminium provide a perfect sliding motion.A self-centring rudder axis provides the perfect balance between smoothness and resistance. The rudder function is suitable for all types of flight games from aerial combat to space and flight simulations.Ergonomic designA comfortable, ergonomic design lets you put your entire foot on the pedal thanks to the included optional heel rests. Without the heel rests, you can control the rudder using the ball of your foot and still play in comfort.Differential brakingDifferential braking provides independent controls by letting you apply a different level of pressure to each of the large pedals. A pivot angle with a 15¬∞ range of travel on an incline avoids accidental activation while playing.Compatible with most joysticksThrustmaster TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals are compatible with most PC joysticks, and are compatible with all games supporting multi-USB and rudders. On PS4 consoles the TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals connect directly to the Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas 4 joystick.
  • Product codes: 3362932914679
  • SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller
  • Main function: Primary flight control
  • Part of the Saitek Flight Control System
  • Compatible with PC
  • 3 axis levers / 3 two-way rocker switches
  • USB 2.0
  • Take your flight simulation to a higher plane with Saitek’s PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller. This ideal addition to the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System gives you even more controls and realism, with three axis levers and three two-way rocker switches to help you fully personalise the controls.Fly your wayMountable exactly where you want, and fully programmable, the Saitek PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller has Smart Technology software that lets you configure it to your precise specifications, and then save that configuration as your personal profile.With easy USB 2.0 connectivity, the PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller from Saitek lets you take your PC to the skies!
  • Product codes: 21165107038

What’s better THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals or SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller?

There are obviously a number of differences between THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals and SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £79.99 cost of THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals is closer to the expectation you had than the £59.99 pricep point of SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals and SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SAITEK PZ45 Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant Flight Controller scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Game controllers and joysticks as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



THRUSTMASTER TFRP Flight Rudder Pedals



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