【国内正規品】Thrustmaster スラストマスター SimTask FarmStick ファーミング用多ボタンジョイスティック PC用 最大33ボタン ファーミングシミュレーター対応 — the Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick — sits on the flight-stick shelf while being designed for anything but flight. This article digs into what 33 buttons and 3 axes actually mean in play, and who should not buy it.
Overview
The SimTask FarmStick is a PC joystick purpose-built for heavy machinery control in farming and construction simulators. The short verdict: it earns its place for people who play Farming Simulator seriously over months, and is overkill for anyone who plays a few hours a month.
On Amazon.co.jp it holds 4.6 stars across 971 reviews (92% positive, captured June 2026) — an unusually large sample for a peripheral this niche, and a consistently high one.
The defining specs are 3 axes, up to 33 buttons, and Thrustmaster's H.E.A.R.T (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) magnetic sensors.
Because Hall-effect sensing involves no physical contact between moving parts, it is structurally resistant to the wear-induced drift that plagues potentiometer sticks — the longer your sessions, the more that matters. The body measures 20.8 × 19.8 × 24 cm and weighs 1.03 kg.
That weight is bad for portability but good for staying put on a desk mid-operation.
| Spec | Value | What it means in play |
|---|---|---|
| Axes | 3 | Enough for simultaneous boom, slew, and auxiliary control |
| Max buttons | 33 | Tractor functions stay on the stick, not the keyboard |
| Sensor | Hall Effect (H.E.A.R.T) | Structurally drift-resistant over time |
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 | No Mac, no consoles |
| Dimensions | 20.8 × 19.8 × 24 cm | A large desk footprint |
| Weight | 1.03 kg | Stays planted without clamping |
Compatibility Guide
Connection is wired USB only, and supported operating systems are Windows 10 and 11. No driver install is required — plug it in and Windows sees a standard game controller.
Co-developed with GIANTS Software, it is fully plug-and-play in Farming Simulator 25, so you never build a control map by hand. The flip side matters: that zero-setup advantage applies only to officially supported titles.
In other farming and construction sims it registers as a generic joystick. Basic control works, but assigning 33 buttons to functions is on you.
If the game's config screen only shows "Button 1–33," you will be pressing each control to learn its number. Budget roughly half an hour for that first session.
Physically, the 20.8 × 19.8 cm base is the real constraint.
Adding this stick next to a keyboard and mouse gets tight on a standard-depth desk. If you plan to pair it with a steering wheel such as the SimTask Steering Wheel, measure where the wheel clamp lands before you buy.
Running multiple devices at once is possible depending on in-game settings, but some titles prioritize the last-touched device and ignore the other — behavior varies per title.
Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch are all outside the supported list. Linux-based handhelds like the Steam Deck are not guaranteed either.
If you do not own a Windows PC, rule this out.
Product Info
Prices differ by capture date. On Amazon.co.jp (ASIN B0CG1K6TCF), the captured price was ￥16,380 on June 29, 2026 and ￥12,972 on August 26, 2026.
Both are point-in-time figures that move with sales and stock. Those two captures alone differ by about ￥3,400, so check the live product page before buying.
This bracket overlaps with entry-to-mid-range general flight sticks.
Release date is December 30, 2023. The box contains the joystick and a USB cable; no software disc is included.
Warranty terms vary by retailer and sales channel, so confirm with the store you buy from.
The review record stands at 971 ratings and 4.6 stars (92% positive, captured June 2026).
For a peripheral this specialized, that sample size is solid evidence. Keep in mind, though, that most of those reviewers are almost certainly Farming Simulator players — it is not evidence of strong performance outside that genre.
Competitive Comparison
Within Thrustmaster's own lineup, the T.16000M FCS and T-Flight Hotas 4 are flight devices built around yaw twist and a throttle.
The SimTask FarmStick starts from a different premise entirely: stopping an arm or boom exactly where you aimed it. The 33-button count was derived from implement control needs, not cockpit needs.
Against a gamepad, raw button count is the deciding factor. A pad gives you roughly 15 inputs without chording or mode switches — not enough for detailed implement control.
Put another way: if a gamepad already works for you, this stick solves nothing.
Hands-On and Setup
The 1.03 kg mass pays off as stability.
When you are trimming a loader arm by small increments, a base that slides costs you precision directly. It occupies one USB port via a single cable, so check for a free port or hub slot if your desk is crowded.
The ambidextrous shape means it feels natural in either hand. Right-handed designs dominate the joystick market, so this is one of few genuine options for left-handed players — and the same symmetry is what makes a side-by-side twin-stick rig work.
Best Use Cases
Heavy Farming Simulator players — the group that extracts full value from plug-and-play support. Forward/reverse, PTO, and implement raise/lower all live on dedicated buttons, so keyboard-hunting drops to zero.
Over many hours, that saved time compounds.
Construction sim fans — excavators and cranes demand simultaneous multi-axis input. Three axes plus rocker switches and a mini-stick reproduce something close to real machine feel.
Left-handed sim gamers — the symmetrical body carries no design penalty in the left hand, a rarity in this category.
Twin-stick builders — add a second unit and you can dedicate one to vehicle movement and one to implements. Expect double the cost, two USB ports, and double the desk footprint.
Things to Check Before Buying
The biggest trap is that it shelves as a flight stick but is not one. Buying it for Microsoft Flight Simulator or DCS based on category placement leads to near-certain regret: the ergonomics are not built around pitch/roll/yaw, and no throttle is included.
For flight, pick the T.16000M FCS family instead.
Do not overestimate title coverage. Full plug-and-play is guaranteed with Farming Simulator 25; everything else assumes manual mapping.
Measure your desk first. The base is 20.8 × 19.8 cm.
Coexisting with a keyboard, mouse, and possibly a wheel gets cramped fast, and "I assumed it would fit" is a common return reason.
Windows only. No Mac, no consoles.
Prices swing. The two captures cited here differ by about ￥3,400.
Treat every figure in this article as point-in-time and verify on the product page.
Glance at the listing metadata too. Retail product pages occasionally carry metadata from a different item (manufacturer, model number, brand).
Before ordering, confirm from the product image and title that you are buying the SimTask FarmStick itself and not an accessory or separate-sale item.
FAQ
Q. Can I use it for flight sims? A.
Not recommended. It will be detected, but it lacks the ergonomics and throttle that flight requires.
Buy a dedicated flight stick.
Q. Does it work without setup outside Farming Simulator 25? A.
It is detected as a generic joystick, but you must assign buttons yourself. Full plug-and-play is guaranteed only with Farming Simulator 25.
Q. Do I need to install drivers?
A. No. Plug it into a Windows 10 or 11 PC via USB and it is recognized.
Q. Does a two-stick setup really help? A.
Yes, if you split vehicle control and implement control between them. But cost, USB ports, and desk space all double — start with one and decide from there.
Q. Will the stick drift? A.
Hall-effect sensing (H.E.A.R.T) is non-contact, making it structurally resistant to wear-related drift.
That is not a guarantee against every possible fault.
Q. Mac or PS5?
A. Supported operating systems are Windows 10 and 11 only.
