[PC] Thrustmaster HOTAS Issues

Product: Star Wars: Squadrons
Platform:Steam-PC
Please specify your platform model. PC
What is your gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name? robotBison
Are you playing in VR? No
Which part of the game is the issue happening in? Game Menu
What were you doing when the bug occurred? Step by Step detail is helpful. 1. Opened the game 2. Went to controls 3. Joystick not listed while recognized by windows
Where did this issue occur? Please include menu name or in game location. In the main menu options screen.
When did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm) 02.10.20 01:00am CST
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
How severe is your issue? Can't play
What happens when the bug occurs? I am unable to use my joystick to play.
What do you expect to see? I expected joystick support.
Which ship were you playing? If not applicable, just answer "no" or "none." no
What components were you using? Thrustmaster T.16000m
Which customizations (if any) were you using? none

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I'm highly disappointed that my joystick is not plug & play with this game, and am at a loss for how I'm supposed to get it working.  It was very publicly made clear that joysticks should work with this title, but without it I'm probably going to end up refunding the game since it kills the entire draw for me.