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15.11.2013

If you are looking into buying this stick, chances are you're a player of DCS World and own/are looking to own the A10C module. I use my Warthog for both the A10C module and the Flaming Cliffs 3 module within DCS so this is what my review applies to.First of all, the stick is BEAUTIFUL. When you first unpack it and see the array of HOTAS buttons/switches, feel the cold metal of the stick, and experience the sheer mass of both components, you know you've invested in a quality product. The stick & the throttle provide unmatched HOTAS capability, ESPECIALLY if you are playing the A10C module as the controls are a perfect replica of the stick & throttle found in a real A10C Thunderbolt II.In addition to the perfect control authenticity, you are also given the extreme convenience of the system already being mapped to the game- with the real functions of each button & switch doing what it's supposed to. With the exception of trim switch on the stick (which by default is set to look around), the stick is absolutely "plug & play".The components feel heavy, solid, and easy to use in your hands. Though the throttle is largely plastic, it is a heavy, solid plastic that feels durable and still features an array of metal switches on it. The two-stage gun trigger on the stick is a nice authentic touch to add; first stage to stabilise the plane's angle to face the ground target you are about to shoot, second stage fires the famous 30mm gatling gun that the aircraft is built around. Some complain that the second stage of the trigger requires quite a bit of force, and it does, though I just view this as a realistic touch & adds to the kick-a** experience when you're strafing some targets on the ground. The switches on the throttle panel are a nice touch and are all mapped in game also - flipping the APU switch yourself during startup and hearing the whine afterwards of it firing up is very satisfying. Among the obvious points, one advantage that I didn't anticipate is better flight control. Because the stick is smooth and heavy, your control movements are much better executed and it really does teach you to be a better pilot.With regard to using the stick for other modules or even totally different games, the assortment of buttons and switches available will not leave you short of commands to map. When flying the semi-sim module within DCS world which is Flaming Cliffs 3, using a heavy metal stick with full HOTAS functionality just feels heavenly in an air-to-air battle. You will have to map your commands to other modules; though this is no disadvantage as you'd be in the exact same scenario as with any other stick you buy.For me there are only 2 little niggles, which are so small that it doesn't retract it from my 5 star rating. Firstly, the switch/mouse on the throttle which controls the slewing of your sensors in-game is very small and feels quite unsubstantial. Apparently in the real aircraft, the slew control is done by the entire button rocker moving around which would be a lot easier, rather than the tiny mouse pointer you are given. And secondly, though it is authentic, the stick is without a built in rudder function. You cannot twist the stick, which means for rudder control you will have to fork out another £100 and get yourself a pair of Saitek pedals.All in all I am very happy with my Warthog, and it feels like it will last me good few years, as a stick of this price should. If you're a DCS A10C player and are debating between this and the Saitek X-65F - get this. The control mapping is done for you, you get a nice two stage trigger for your gun PAC, and let's face it you'll be as close as is possible to flying the real thing.
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18.4.2012

Having owned or tried almost every more or less serious HOTAS available in PC Gaming market, I can confidently state that HOTAS Warthog is among the best money can buy today.More than enough has been said and written already about this wonderful controller, so I am not going to throw in yet another bunch of relatively meaningless "WOW"s, "IT'S JUST FANTASTIC!"s etc. Let's talk about some picky details, and some practical considerations, that are less often reported in user reviews, but are equally as important BEFORE you buy the product, as reading the WOWs of happy owners LOL!1) It IS BIG and HEAVY! Especially the throttle part. So make sure you know how you plant the two devices.No flimsy shelves here! The stick is tall, meaning that if you place it on your desk, it will be in an even more acqward position relative to your body. This stick almost REQUIRES lower-level installation somewhere between your legs. Remember, unlike the COUGAR, which was modelled after F-16 Block 50 - a side-stick type of cockpit, the Warthog replicats the stick of A10, which has a centrally located stick.2) Stick stiffness is very comfortable: it's softer than the original HOTAS Cougar, the older TM F22Pro/TQS combo, and muuuuch smoother than the ancient TM X-Fighter. Much less of a workout gear than previous TM's top controllers :) And, because of this, it's a lot more stable free-standing on the desk, especially given a much larger (and heavier) base plate.3) Throttles are trickier. While the movement itself is smoother than HOTAS Throttle (even with tightenend tension adjustment mechanism), however, detents are where all the fun starts. As you can read from reviews, Warthog throttle allows you to have one or two detents: Cut-Off and WEP, or just the Cut-Off. You can remove the WEP detent, but there's nothing you could to with Idle Detent. Both detents require handles to be pulled up a little to come over the detent. They're spring-returned down once past the detend point. There's no user-friendly way to adjust the spring force for the "pull-up" function, and unfortunately, the spring is IMO way too stiff. The result is immediate: this heavy beast jumps up every time you pull the handles to go over detents. The only way to avoid it is to somehow fix the throtte base on a surface.4) The new programming interface (T.A.R.G.E.T.) in my view is worse than the original FOXY application, it's a lot less obvious. However, it's powerful, flexible and does the job. Just takes time for us old-school Cougar users to get used to it :-)5) Connection and DX functionality. There's one thing I would like to note here. Unlike Cougar, the stick and the throttle each have a separate USB cable that plugs into the PC. For the users, it means two things: first, you will need more ports than with almost any other HOTAS on the market (Cougar, Saitek X52/X52Pro/X65F etc). Second, by default DX will see two separate controllers. It's not a problem for most modern titles, because they can interface with multiple DirectInput controllers. However, if you want to run a REALLY ANCIENT title, which only knows how to work with one DX controller, you'll not be able to use it in default mode.To fix this, T.A.R.G.E.T. can COMBINE the two into a single virtual HOTAS WARTHOG controller, which is a fantastic feature. The only downside is that you'll lose some of the DX buttons as the total number of physical buttons/switches on the two is beyond 32, which is the current DirectInput limit per single controller ID.That's about it, folks, hope some of you will find this review useful.Clear skies!SV_huMMer out.
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21.9.2012

I bought a set of these about a year ago for my flight simulator while living in Canada, and a visiting client was so incredibly impressed with them when he tried that I gave them to him. I was moving countries so didn't want to lug these with me. Now in UK, I have purchased this set again and the out-of-the-box experience the second time is as good as the first.You can spend an absolute fortune on flight sim stuff to get realism. There are guys forking out tens of thousands to get the ultimate realism. You can also get set up for about £100 with a joystick and have a bit of fun. And then there are products which cost quite a bit more but add immense realism to the experience without costing a fortune.The Thrustmaster Warthog falls into this category. Your ability to connect with the aircraft you're flying comes down to your joystick and throttle. This gives you a load of controls you can configure and the quality and feel is like the real thing (I am a real pilot). Compared with a £50 joystick this may seem expensive. But what you're getting is a replica of the real A-10 joystick and throttle and it seems to be built to the same spec. Almost everything is metal and switches and controls have a firm definite feel to them. The backlighting is really novel too.Although this is modeled on the A-10 (military aircraft) you can use this on any aircraft type including Cessnas or airliners. Thrustmaster include some configuration tool to program the buttons but you can do this from within FSX as it's recognised as a standard joystick. I would, however, recommend a tool called FSUIPC (written by Pete Dawson). This works with FSX and allows you to create different configurations of input controls such as this, for each aircraft you fly. So for example you can use FSUIPC to configure a 4 engine aircraft so that your left throttle is engines 1 and 2 and the right is 3 and 4. You can also adjust the sensitivity to give much more control over the lower end of the throttle range. Additionally it allows you to configure your control for helicopters, e.g. left throttle is collective and the right is throttle. Combined with this joystick this tool is awesome. FSUIPC just picks up on your aircraft and switches automatically. So if you buy this joystick and throttle I would recommend checking FSUIPC out. (Disclaimer: not affiliated with FSUIPC nor Peter Dawson, just an honest recommendation).If you spend 10+ hours a week on flying games, then you will really appreciate this equipment. It's solidly built and looks amazing. If you're more than a hobby/occasional flight sim enthusiast, and don't want to be spending several thousands, then this has to be top of your list, with a set of rudder pedals and if you're into airliner flying then an autopilot, and perhaps some radio/nav modules. I have tried other offerings in this price range and can tell you these are the absolute king, and you'll feel like one using them.
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5.2.2016

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 :)
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18.10.2010

I received my Cougar MFD's recently and was eager to install them. I had been considering buying another set of Quickshot MasterPilots which I'd used in years gone by, but sadly, they're not USB and they're a real pain in the butt to setup. Having said that, the MasterPilots were brilliant once you'd done the legwork.The Cougars on the other hand, are a piece of cake to install, but are pretty much useless as a programming device because they're simply not programmable!! If you're thinking of buying these and then assigning keystrokes to all the buttons - forget it! You can't. Instead, they have some built-in profiles for Microsoft Flightsim. That's fine if FS is your bag,but not much use if you fly Falcon or IL2, etc. There are RUMOURS that Thrustmaster are going to do something to make these MFDs programmable, but when/how I don't know.Anyway, I bought these SOLELY to use with DCS A-10C Warthog and I'm pleased to report that DCS have incorporated these devices (along with TM's new HOTAS) into the simulation and they work PERFECTLY in mirroring the functionality of the MFCD's in the cockpit. But I'd still much prefer to be able to assign my own keystrokes to each button, so come on TM!!!As for construction and overall quality, they just cannot be beaten! Absolute tip-top gear and at a price that is just incredible (I'd have paid another £50 for flexible programming though). The units have "non-slip" pads to stop them moving around on your desk, but let me tell you - it doesn't work - get some Blu-Tak!Overall, I am over the moon with the Cougar MFD's. A real nice bit of kit at a great price.Tom.
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30.1.2011

At least not yet.I had two bricked units in under a month both due to the same catastrophic failure inherent in all Warthogs in relation to X58 chipsets.Seems someone at Thrustmaster didn't do their Quality Assurance homework on one of the most popular boards on the market the result being many bricked devices.While some Asus or X58 chipset motherboard owners have unbricked devices it is usually because they have run them via a external powered usb hub and NOT connected to the main board.Please consider carefully before buying.The HOTAS itself is wonderful, a complete joy to use; the level of mechanical excellence, detail,realism and quality is up to Thrustmasters usual standards.If you ever owned a TM Cougar expect a product at least 100% improved in almost every way, that TM could improve so much on a HOTAS system (Cougar) already considered the best is astonishing.For prospective Asus/X58 chipset buyers please google 'thrustmaster warthog unrecognised usb device' or 'warthog throttle not recognised' and finally 'bricked warthog' in order to make an educated decision.Hopefully Thrustmaster will roll out updated firmware sooner rather than later......edit. Since I wrote the original review I discovered that an easy way to bypass this issue is to use a powered USB hub as well as dis-connecting the HOTAS before shutting down the pc. If you follow these simple instructions you won't have any problems with the X58 chipset motherboards.edit 2. TM have resolved the issue with a firmware upgrade meaning that all new Warthogs are safe with all X58 motherboards.
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13.6.2013

I agree with all the previous 5 Star reviews but just want to add my little bit. Firstly, the combined gross weight of the package is 10Kg. Being over generous, let us say that the brown box, the product box and the polystyrene (?Spelling?) weighs in at a kilo. That leaves 9Kg for the devices. Each unit has on the bottom of it what looks like a 1/8" steel plate so they don't move around on the desk at all whilst in operation. The devices ooze quality. From a quality point of view though, I only have one complaint and one wish.The complaint is that the Red Thumb switch on the right hand throttle feels a little flimsy. The wish is that there is so much metal on the devices,I just wish the throttle handles were also made of metal.Apart from those two things, I am so very impressed with the devices. So much nicer than my Saitek 52 Pro units. I am using it with DCS A-10c and it works straight out of the box native with no configuration required in either the software for the devices(TARGET), or the Simulation itself. The only additional thing is that the stick sits quite high on the desk so I may get arm ache. I am considering building some kind of attachment for my desk so I can put the joystick between my legs (No giggling please).The Amazon UK price is high compared to some other online stores but it is well worth the money if you are serious about DCS A-10c. I can't speak for other Sims, I will stick with my Saitek Yoke/Throttle setup for FSX.So go get one, you won't regret it. Any questions you are welcome to contact me.Toniaka Ice Rhino or Talisa
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22.6.2016

Having owned this for a few months now i will give my opinion.It is a heavy beefy piece of kit, sit it on the desk, and be prepared to work out when you want to move it!It is very fluid in it movement, no jerky movements, it is great, and very well put together.I have owned various other HOTAS, and they were ok, or even good- right up to the point of breaking- in some cases it was broken out of the box - Saitek/madcats- Never again!pros and cons++ it is solid metal, Solid- OH YES - the joystick part that you hold on to with your right hand weighs more than my old X55(which was good, but cak build quality) and that is not even including the base- it is solid.++ it is heavy,and will not slide about your desk like a lot of the other ones.++ it is great for Elite Dangerous- No twist yar, which is not that big of a deal, as i simply use the secondary trigger to move left/ right (it has a 5 was switch - l/r, up, down and press to fire). Once you get used to doing it, it feels natural.- It is quite a price, BUT you get what you pair for- having killed 5 X55 rhinos in under 1 year, due to the utter inferior build quality, this beats them hands down!Overall i`d say if you are a serious game, and want a quality piece of kit VS as expensive piece of plastic(Saitek) then get this one, if you cant afford it, then wait for the Thrustmaster thruster block (estimated £100) and get a t1600 flight stick with it.Basically this is the dogs dodads of the HOTAS world- just buy it, and you wont regret it- only your bank manager(or wife) will...
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19.9.2011

After using DCS Warthog flight sim for a couple of weeks I decided that it was what I'd been waiting for, a totaly complete flight sim. The only thing it needed was a totaly complete flight system, the Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas. Yes i know it's not cheap but until you feel the quality (and weight) of the Hotas you won't understand that it's worth the expense. It instantly (yes instantly since it was set up perfectly for the DCS F/Sim) transformed the experience from simulated joy to absolute reality. The throttle unit is a peice of the A-10 c's dashboard cut out and mounted in a quality metal housing. Every switch and hat on both the throttle and joystick work exactly like the real aircraft's do,enabling instant access to the avionics and weapons control system. The joystick has a natural feel offering just enough resistance to convince you that it is forcing ailerons and elevators against the airflow. If you love flight sims then I cannot express how much more you will get out of the DCS Warthog by adding the Thrustmaster Hotas to it.Downsides, Three...One: The price. I insist it's worth it, but it is more than many will be willing to pay. Do it anyway.Two: You need a bit of room on the desk to use 'em...who cares. Make room.Three: Prepare to lose unbelievable amounts of life and possibly suffer a divorce.Since the purchase I added the Thrustmaster Cougar MFCD's and a set of Saitek pedals. The left wing arrives on Tuesday...Happy flying.Terry
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25.10.2013

The trouble with study sims such as DCS A10c or Falcon 4 is that they are so detailed and complex that having the right hardware really does make a difference. Investing in products such as the Thrustmaster Warthog, Track IR and these Cougar flight panels involves expenditure which dwarfs the initial purchase price of the software itself, but they really do add to the immersion.I've got these Cougars set into a panel which I fabricated so that they have small monitor behind them, with the size of the extended displays calibrated for an exact match. Of course you can display the contents of the MFDs on a monitor without using the Cougars, which I did previously - and set the display to a larger size,which is handy - but that means having to use the mouse to click the OSBs. Taking your right hand off the joystick every few seconds is a pain and thoroughly unrealistic, but with the Cougars you can use the fingers of your left hand, which is so much more convenient. It's also much faster, so setting up weapons profiles takes a fraction of the time previously required.For DCS A10 - the Cougars are truly plug and play.So, in short, if you're an enthusiast for sims like DCS A10C or Falcon 4, and have the budget available, get a set of these - they're worth it. Why 4 stars rather than 5? Nitpicking perhaps, but since many people will be mounting these in panels of some sort a template for cutting an appropriate hole would have been handy.
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3.4.2016

Superb top-quality HOTAS with rugged metal construction and deceptively ergonomic design worthy of an aircraft. Has more switches than you will ever need: never have to touch your keyboard again while playing Elite Dangerous!The use of scripting software to manage certain aspects of the switch inputs is advised, but this is simple to use, there are many online guides on how to make the best use of it, and it can be downloaded completely free from the Thrustmaster website.The most prominent issue with this HOTAS versus it's competitors is the lack of Z-axis input (typically used to yaw a craft left or right) but the most authentic way to yaw in any flight sim is to use pedals anyway. Alternatively,the throttle has four analogue inputs, two of which make great inputs for the yaw, or one of the many hat switches can be assigned to yaw as a digital input.Already clocked in several hours with none of the reported sticking issues cropping up. Flies like a dream.I originally intended to buy the Saitek X55 Rhino, but was turned off due to greatly inflated prices presumably due to high demand for that product.The thrustmaster is currently a much worthier investment despite still being slightly more expensive -- and the quality is really on display with every aspect of this HOTAS. I would recommend it even if the X55 was still about a third cheaper.
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17.11.2015

With delivery I bought these for £46. That's £23 per unit. When you think of it in those terms these bezels are amazing value.As soon as you take them out of the box you can't but be impressed with the build quality. They are not just solid, but chunky, and as a consequence they felt somehow larger than I expected. There's a definite sense here that you're getting more than you paid for.In a unpowered USB hub these light up brightly, and impressively, when connected. The light can be tuned from dazzling to barely perceptible to completely off through the Windows interface.In use the buttons have barely perceptible feedback, there is no definite click. But that is apparently how the real thing feels,according to those that have used them in reality. The bases are weighted and grip adequately. There can be a little back and sideways movement when clicking buttons along the top and inparticular in the corners, but with just a reasonable amount of force applied the bezels are stable.With regard to button assignment, I have tested these units with Falcon 4 BMS and they were set up simply through the setup interface, and recognised in sim without an issue.If you'd like to free yourself up a little from mouse clicks in the virtual cockpit, or if you'd like to add to the immersion, I would highly recommend these MFD bezels.
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15.7.2012

Good quality kit from Thrustmaster. There is enough info in the other reviews for this - works straight out of the box on Win7 64bit without need for any drivers etc to be manually installed. Have set it up for Falcon 4 bms and it works flawlessly.If you want MFDs with screens, you can buy small TFT displays and the relevant software to use these for that, too (not from Thrustmaster, though).Some others here have stated that the description is incorrect in that the MFD buttons are not fully programmable, but this is incorrect - they are both easily assignable in-game and are fully programmable in all the usual ways, including using scripts. This is possible by using Thrustmaster's own TARGET software,which can be downloaded from their website, along with templates for making your own label cards.Not only do Thrustmaster provide this fantastic programming software, they also provide a comprehensive guide on how to write scripts for it, in pdf form. People should really check these things before they make statements in reviews that may sway people's decision on whether to buy.I really like the fact that the lighting on the buttons can be dimmed to the user's taste, and that the identifier LEDs, which are very bright, can be switched off.This item is worth every penny, imho, and comes with a 2 year warranty.
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1.4.2018

If you've the cash to spend on a quality flight stick setup, then this is the product for you.yes, the price is steep, but you will be glad you invested in the Warthog. Quality metal construction, of both throttle and stick, solid buttons and switches that feel firm to the grip and will not snap or break, with a bit of pressure.Thrustmaster have gone the distance with its Warthog and you can feel the quality, when using a sim - responsive and sturdy, no snapping off bits with this beast, when you have to perform a sharp manoeuvre in your simulated vehicle.I use it for DCS and Elite Dangerous, without difficulty, the sheer amount of buttons and switches makes this an immersive experience in gaming and you do get Thrustmaster's T.A.R.G.E.T software,which has its strengths and weaknesses.All in all, this is not a toy, this is a serious piece of kit and will improve your simming no end, the construction is solid and weighty and feels vastly superior to other products on the market. The packaging is satisfying too, which also protects the Warthog well, during transit.I cannot recommend this enough and have been after this for a few years, now I have it, I know the wait was worth it,,,,this is a beast!!
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8.6.2012

I had the Saitek X52 since i came out (back in 2005 I believe) and gave me countless hours of fun, mostly with Lomac, flaming cliffs,black shark, Flight simulator 9/X and IL2 and lately with DCS A10C. But the TM Warthog just plays in a different league.The thing is huge, and when i say huge i mean it, the base metal plate of the stick is massive. Both Throttle and Stick are very sturdy, heavy and feel great.It is very precise, you need to apply much more force to move the stick that in the x52 (which seems like a kids' toy in comparison)The TM Warthog is an exact replica of the A10C, so flying DCS A10C is now much, much better, some tweaking in the default mapping and you are ready to go,but i also used it with BlackShark 2 and FSX and it is great.The split throttle has the idle retention, and a piece of plastic to install if you want the afterburner retention in case you flight jets.The TARGET software may look complex to program, but it is very powerful once you learn how to use it. Still have some stupid bugs, like mapping the period key and stuff like that. Nothing that a patch cannot fix.If you are serious about flying, this is the way to go.
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