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Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog?

Discussion in 'Off Topic - All other stuff here' started by Boomslangnz, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. Boomslangnz

    Boomslangnz Active Member SimAxe Beta Tester Gold Contributor

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    Hi

    Does anyone have one of these are how good are they? I was looking for a FFB joystick but bit too difficult to find unless I wanna buy an old second hand one. Are these worth the cost?

    Cheers!
    Boomslangnz, Mar 8, 2016
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  2. noorbeast

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    I have a Warthog and really do think it is worth it for the robust design and quality movement.

    The one thing I don't like about it is that it does not have a native way to slightly offset the joystick so it is a more comfortable angle relative to your natural hand rest position. I made a new base plate to do that, which is really simple.

    Another thing that makes a huge difference with precision flying is using an extension, I used one for center joystick. There are a few people that make them in different lengths:

    http://warthog-extensions-by-sahaj.com/

    http://www.simpit.co.nz/index.php/products/thrustmaster-warthog-extension
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    I use one as well, the most precise stick that I have used, the throttle is well laid out but I have not been happy with the friction setup. Mine has come apart inside.

    As for FFB there is a 400.00 upgrade available online that completely replaces the base.
    Historiker, Mar 8, 2016
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    I do, love it
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  5. Boomslangnz

    Boomslangnz Active Member SimAxe Beta Tester Gold Contributor

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    yeah actually that replacement base isnt for FFB its just a force sensor. AFAICK there is no Force feedback mod or anything for the Hotas Warthog
    Boomslangnz, Mar 9, 2016
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    I think FFB for WW2 aircraft is fun, but for modern aircraft, it would be little bit funny.

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    Yes, sorry I meant force sensing. I had assumed the op did as well. I had forgotten that there used to be actual force feedback joysticks. The last I remember were the Microsoft sticks.
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    I have a Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog combo and it feels mighty real to me. I think I even saw the stick used in The Martian movie in the Hermes Spacecraft.
    Cantsitstill, Mar 10, 2016
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