Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog Flight Stick Joystick

Finally feels like real in DCS World

worth the money

Love the build of the joystick..built like a tank and the software side is detailed and awesome..loving it

Ultimate add-on for a Sim enthusiast.

I purchased the Warthog to replace my lesser HOTAS and I've was blown away by how awesome this is for playing Flight Simulators (including Elite Dangerous). The learning curve was a bit steep just learning the buttons and what their use is but once you figure it out, its natural and very comfortable. This HOTAS is based on the actual flight stick of the A-15 so that makes sense. I initially tried to use their TARGET Software but had trouble with it, at least with Elite Dangerous, so I went back to just customizing within the game itself. The flight stick does not have twist for yaw but there are enough buttons on the devices to re-map that to something different. I use TrackIR so i remapped the head look button on the throttle. So, i love it; If your budget allows I would recommend.

altijd al flith simulatie willen spelen, en nu in bezit van Thrustmaster Hotas Wartog replica USAF A-10C stick en throttle. Solide kwaliteit geen pruts dingetje. Makkelijk aan te sluiten in elkaar gezet. Moet altijd drivers installeren {up to date}.

Just the best Hotas you can buy, I keep seeing the price being refered to as one of the "cons" with this kit but believe me, you are getting a heck of a lot of HOTAS for your money. My last HOTAS was also a Thrustmaster, the F22pro with TQS throttle, cost way more than the Warthog and was all (very high quality) plastic. BUT that stick and throttle was in daily use for 23 years! I never needed to buy another setup, when gameports were abolished, I converted it to USB and I fully expect it to last another 23 years too if it wasn't for my need to replace it with the Warthog. Like many others I have fallen in love with the A10-C simulation by DCS, probably the most detailed and accurate sim outside of the commercial market (and probably better than most of them). The Warthog stick is detected by the sim and "just works". Must say I am not a fan of the red china hat switch top or the flap switch top, may need to get a chunkier set 3d printed but I'm not going top mark it down for that, it's still better than any of the competition. The feel of the stick is much lighter than I am used to, the F22 had springs from a Sherman Tank and this is a revelation, so much easier to control the ship with. Buttons are nicely placed and weighted and feel very professional, solid and smooth action. The throttles move smoothly and have adjustable damping, an off/idle detent and a switchable afterburner detent (allen key supplied). As everybody else has said, these are HEAVY bits of kit and they need to be so they don't move around when in use (which they don't). All in all the best stick and throttle I have ever used, even better than my F22pro and TQS. I know the price looks steep but my last TM cost a lot more than this but ended up being the cheapest HOTAS I ever bought, 23 years before it got replaced, I fully expect the Warthog to rival it for quality and longevity, I have no doubt, this will be the LAST, CHEAPEST HOTAS I will ever buy :)

This isn't your average flight stick. Oh no. This is a flight simmer's dream. After doing my due diligence on it, I already expected it to be high quality before I purchased it, but after receiving it, it was evident that that bar was raised even higher. First off, these things are heavy. If you're like me and like your tech to have a bit of heft, then these are for you. Even the UPS guy was like, "What did you order, gym weights?" When I saw they had bolt holes drilled into them I sort of figured they need a permanent mount. Nope! Rest assured, once you put these puppies in place, they're not moving anywhere. You're not just gonna toss these aside when you're done with your aeronautic adventures. And although the wide plate underneath the flight stick takes up a decent amount of space, it prevents any tipping, even in the most chaotic of dogfights. Software Controller It comes with control software that allows you to set up different configurations for use in different applications. So you no longer need to reprogram buttons from one sim to another. You'll have your DCS, MSFS2020, or Star Citizen controls already programmed so you can just load them up and go. The software also gives you the ability to brighten or dim the LEDs on the throttle control. Flight Stick Modeled after the U.S. Air Force's A-10, this stick gives you the sensation of being in control of the actual aircraft. In DCS World, you have 1-to-1 control, so you no longer have to send commands to keys on your keyboard for those extra buttons. You can also purchase a separate stick modeled on the F/A-18. Throttle Control Lights, switches, and LED goodness reside within the box that houses the dual throttle controllers. The controllers have the option of working separately or as a single unit. It also comes with a removeable throttle stopper installed so you don't accidentally shut off your engines mid-flight or bump them into afterburner. It also has a friction controller that allows you to control how much resistance you feel on the throttle. Make it stiff when flying those huge air busses in MSFS2020 or loosen them up for fast response in fighter jets in DCS. Price - $$$ The price stood me off for a long time on these controllers, but once they were within my budget I jumped at the chance. While they won't appreciate in value, I do consider them an investment in my flight sim endeavors because I know I won't need another controller for a long, long time. PROS Well built, precision manufacturing Programmable configurations Heavy and durable CONS Price Takes up a decent amount of space

Dopo circa una ventina di giorni che utilizzo questa periferica posso fare alcune considerazioni: Il prezzo è elevato, ma la qualità ci sta. Sia il joy che la manetta sono in metallo e pesano insieme una decina di chili. Sono due rocce, e, a meno di non prenderli a martellate, difficilmente si smonteranno in mano. Sono entrambi molto precisi e graduali nelle regolazioni. Nel caso del joy si sente la mancanza di un asse verticale che in altri joy esiste. Sulla manetta esistono numerosi switch, ma sarebbe stato forse più opportuno aumentare il numero dei pulsanti dato che nei simulatori la maggior parte dei comandi sono appunto pulsanti e non switch a due o tre vie. Il software T.A.R.G.E.T., superato un primo momento di difficoltà, si rivela poi sufficientemente agevole, e abbastanza potente. In realtà il kit può essere utilizzato anche senza la programmazione, ma per sfruttarlo appieno è necessario utilizzare il TARGET. Questo software non fa altro che rimuovere l'hotas e creare un joystick virtuale che obbedisce alla programmazione. E' bene saperlo altrimenti si ha la sorpresa di non trovare più HOTAS WARTHOG tra le periferiche, una volta lanciato il TARGET. In tal caso bisogna assegnare al simulatore, come controllo, un "GENERIC JOYSTICK". C'E' UNA COSA IMPORTANTE DA TENERE IN EVIDENZA: Dopo una ventina di giorni di funzionamento regolare ho cominciato ad avere dei problemi, dovuti al fatto che ogni tanto, e con frequenza crescente, il mio "Joystic Virtuale" si scollegava, lasciando il simulatore senza controllo, con il risultato che si può immaginare. Dopo aver perso un pomeriggio a cercare di capirne la causa, ipotizzando di tutto, da un guasto alle periferiche, ad un problema software, disinstallando e reinstallano drivers e software, ho finalmente compreso la causa: LE DUE PERIFERICHE INSIEME, CON TUTTI I LED ACCESI, rappresentano un carico elevato per la scheda USB, e la madano in tilt. Onde evitare problemi la soluzione semplice è quella di collegare le due periferiche tramite un HUB ALIMENTATO, in questo modo tutti i problemi si sono risolti. Ultima annotazione, e purtroppo è un difetto, i cinque led programmabili sulla cloche sono stati piazzati in una posizione assurda, completamente coperti dalla cloche in tutte le posizioni della stessa, tranne quella in posizione zero. In pratica non si vedono mai. !