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Thrustmaster AIRBUS Add-On Grip
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Thrustmaster AIRBUS Add-On Grip

Grip onlySold on its own. Maker page

Your setup: MSFS 2020: Compatible PC: Compatible

Also confirmed: X-Plane 12. Details under "All sims and platforms".

Buy at Thrustmaster US eshop: $129.99
Price checked 2026-10-23. In stock when checked. Store links are direct, with no affiliate code.
Lowest price we saw in the 30 days to 2026-11-10: $129.99 at Thrustmaster USA eshop on 2026-10-23 (3 check dates).
All sims and platforms, plus Xbox notes

Will it work in your sim?

MSFS 2020Compatible
The maker page says: "Natively compatible with MSFS, X-Plane and the main Thrustmaster joystick bases on PC (Windows 10/11), it stands out as a serious simulation grip for demanding pilots." · Maker page
X-Plane 12Compatible
The maker page says: "Natively compatible with MSFS, X-Plane and the main Thrustmaster joystick bases on PC (Windows 10/11), it stands out as a serious simulation grip for demanding pilots." · Maker page
Grip only; needs a Thrustmaster AVA, Warthog MKII or Sol-R base (not included).

Platforms:

Software: T.A.R.G.E.T. Maker page

About it

Description: Officially licensed, full-size Airbus sidestick replica grip, left-handed (captain's side), with 5 buttons, 4 axes, a dual-mode trigger and Z axis, for Thrustmaster AVA, Warthog MKII and Sol-R bases.

Spec lines are in our own words, from facts on the maker page.

Prices we checked

StorePriceShippingStockChecked
Thrustmaster store$129.99Shipping not checkedStock not shown2026-10-19Buy at Thrustmaster store
Thrustmaster US eshop Lowest in-stock price$129.99Shipping not checkedIn stock2026-10-23Buy at Thrustmaster US eshop
Other stores (not checked yet)

Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Newegg and Walmart. Their sites block automated price checks, so we do not show a price we cannot back up.

Often paired with

The same maker's other controls and official add-ons, for at least one sim and platform this item has. Not based on sales data. Check each item's own sims before you buy.

Sourced compatibility

These rows are the same claims as the compatibility pages linked here.

SimStatusWhat the maker page saysSource
MSFS 2020CompatibleThe maker page says: "Natively compatible with MSFS, X-Plane and the main Thrustmaster joystick bases on PC (Windows 10/11), it stands out as a serious simulation grip for demanding pilots."Maker page
X-Plane 12CompatibleThe maker page says: "Natively compatible with MSFS, X-Plane and the main Thrustmaster joystick bases on PC (Windows 10/11), it stands out as a serious simulation grip for demanding pilots."Maker page

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Each item lists only the sims and platforms a maker page confirms. Cockpit style is where our setup flow offers it, from its gear type and any Airbus or Boeing tag.