Thrustmaster Sol-R1 Flight Joystick, Hall Effect Technology...
Good for: Shoppers who want a reliable, well-reviewed product
Watch out for: rating-recovery-manipulation
Last analyzed: February 2026
Total Reviews
154
On Amazon
Verified
93%
Good
Amazon Rating
4.0
Original rating
Savinoo Rating
3.8
Adjusted rating
Our Recommendation
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Analysis Summary
- MEDIUM RISK (Score: 83/100) Thrustmaster Sol-R1 Flight Joystick, Hall Effect Technology... has some concerning review patterns. Major Issues Found: Suspicious rating pattern detected: 3 low ratings followed by 4 high ratings within 3 days.
- This suggests coordinated manipulation to recover from criticism. Additional Concerns: 3 low ratings were followed by 3 high ratings within 6 days.
- This timing pattern may indicate rating manipulation. Positive Indicators: 93% of reviews are from verified purchases, which is good. 32% of reviews are detailed (over 100 words), which suggests genuine feedback..
Customer Reviews from Amazon
Most Helpful Review
"I have had this for a few weeks, so i cannot speak to longevity. But so far, as an avid Elite Dangerous player, This has been Excellent! My ONLY complaint MIGHT be that the Twist take a bit more force than I am used to with the T16000 stick. But that was just an adjustment. I love button placement, That I can Color Code 8 of the buttons and the "paddle" buttons are well placed. Far more buttons, I'm not even using them all... YET. I'm sure if I get back into Star Citizen I will have buttons for the insane level of bindings for that one. Centers very well without drift.UPDATE! So, After 6 weeks of using this a lot, the RX (rudder) twist on the stick has gone bad. The sensor/resistor inside the vertical handle of the stick barely moved to the left... and a bit too much to the right with a HUGE dead zone going left. I WILL likely get another to replace this, I Do like this stick, but of course it has to work. Amazon has been great about replacing it. IF I get another SOL-R1, I will update later."
xanoc
I’m in love.
static
Great quality unfortunately didn't come with the tools for adjustment. So it wasn't complete. I'm…
Great quality unfortunately didn't come with the tools for adjustment. So it wasn't complete. I'm not sure if it was opened and or just missing. Allen wrench specifically wasn't included. There are very few games for flight sticks, the main one I play is elite dangerous and you do need to program each button. One major thing is the price, it seems a bit high for how cheap the throttle itself feels. The stick quality is up there, in my opinion.sergio nayar
Excelente producto. No le he encontrado nada malo. Al contrario, muy buena calidad.
john mcdivitt
Awsome sticks, bit pricey
desh
Solid construction, quick response on the buttons and triggers, and a great addition to the…
Solid construction, quick response on the buttons and triggers, and a great addition to the desk of any space enthusiast. I've been using this exclusively for Star Citizen and it functions very well. I bound the buttons, dials, and switches according to the recommended use flier on the Thrustmaster website and it works very well.One note, if you do use one for Star Citizen make sure you invert the throttle so that it performs as expected during flight. IE: Pushing the throttle up is an increase in-game. There's an option for it in the flight inversion menu.nathan
I love them and I have had Zero issue with them. Playing star citizen is…
I love them and I have had Zero issue with them. Playing star citizen is some much betterWhat Customers Talk About
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Review Quality Analysis
Review quality helps identify authentic customer feedback. Longer, detailed reviews (50+ words) typically indicate genuine experiences, while high percentages of short reviews (under 20 words) may suggest incentivized or fake feedback.
Average Words
76
✓ Detailed reviews
Long Reviews
32%
✓ Good engagement
Short Reviews
10%
✓ Low brief reviews
Review Length Distribution
Authentic vs Brief Reviews
Average Word Count Gauge
Benchmark: 30 words = moderate, 50+ words = detailed & authentic
76
avg. words per review
Interpretation: Strong indicators of authentic, detailed customer feedback.
Review Velocity
Review velocity tracks how quickly reviews are posted. Steady, gradual accumulation is natural, while sudden spikes or bursts (20+ reviews in a single day) may indicate incentivized campaigns or coordinated activity.
Average Per Day
0.13
Natural pace
Max in One Day
2
Normal range
Variable Velocity Pattern
Review posting rate varies over time. This may be linked to promotions, product launches, or seasonal events.
Rating Breakdown
This chart shows how customers rated Thrustmaster Sol-R1 Flight Joystick, Hall Effect Technology.... Products with authentic reviews typically show a bell curve with most ratings in the 3–4 star range. A heavily polarized distribution — many 5★ and 1★ with few middle ratings — can be worth investigating further.
Key Findings
Suspicious rating pattern detected: 3 low ratings followed by 4 high ratings within 3 days. This suggests coordinated manipulation to recover from criticism.
3 low ratings were followed by 3 high ratings within 6 days. This timing pattern may indicate rating manipulation.
These findings suggest this is a trustworthy product.
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