Back To Page 6 Comparison: Motion Testing and Accuracy More important than looks is accuracy. The HOTAS Warthog joysticks’s 16-bit accuracy is the highest ever in a commercial flight controller. Combined with the smooth ball joint and coil spring, this stick should perform the best amongst the competition. I used Foxy’s Joystick Analyzer to […]
Back To Page 5 Comparison: Physical Appearance (continued) Throttle Comparisons HOTAS Warthog and the CH Products Pro Throttles HOTAS Warthog and the HOTAS Cougar Throttles HOTAS Warthog and the Logitech Flight System G940 Throttles HOTAS Warthog and the Saitek X-52 Pro Flight Throttles HOTAS Warthog and the Saitek X-65F Pro Flight Throttles Go To […]
Back To Page 4 Comparison: Physical Appearance The HOTAS Warthog is the third new HOTAS to be released inside of the last 18 months, also accounting for the Logitech Flight System G940 and the Saitek X-65F Pro Flight Combat Control System. In addition, venerable HOTAS systems such as the CH Products Fighterstick / Pro Throttle combination, the Saitek X-52 Pro (now […]
Back To Page 3 Programming Software: Scripts If one desires more programming functionality from their controller(s) than T.A.R.G.E.T. provides, Thrustmaster offers the T.A.R.G.E.T. Script Editor. The Script Editor allows one to program in a C-like language. The Script Editor language is called FAST (“Foxy Advanced Script”). What is nice about the Script Editor is […]
Back To Page 2 Programming Software: T.A.R.G.E.T. The HOTAS Warthog is programmed via one of two means. The first is T.A.R.G.E.T. (Thrustmaster Advanced pRogramming Graphical EdiTor). T.A.R.G.E.T. is a GUI (graphical user interface) featuring drag-and-drop button/switch programming and control of axis response via graphical sliders. T.A.R.G.E.T. Installation SimHQ was provided with a digital download […]
Back To Page 1 Packaging The HOTAS Warthog comes in a sturdy box that is similar but stronger than the earlier Cougar’s packaging. The box is designed to seal well at the top so that the carrying handle can take the product’s 14-pound weight without the box falling apart. The throttle and joystick are […]
The Latest Flight Sim HOTAS Has Arrived by Joe Keefe [Re]introduction Today SimHQ takes an exclusive look at the new Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog. We first discussed the Warthog after getting hands-on time with it at Thrustmaster’s Invitation-Only Preview Event during E3Expo 2010. A few more details were coveredin a follow-up article. If you haven’t read those articles […]
by Joe Keefe SimHQ recently reviewed the Logitech Wireless Gaming Mouse G700 and the Gaming Keyboard G510. The third and final component to the latest releases in the G-Series is the Wireless Gaming Headset G930. The G930 is a wireless 7.1 surround sound headset with microphone, and it includes programmable keys as well as built-in volume and mute controls. […]
Back To Page 6 Sim Racing Like flight simulation, sim racing has multiple setups available. A consideration to keep in mind is, not all steering wheel cases/hubs are the same size. I used my Logitech MOMO wheel as the “mule” to setup the spacing because it has a bigger case than the Logitech G25 or […]
Back To Page 5 Flight Simulation Like with the other features in the Obutto oZone Gaming Cockpit, flight simmers have several options. And even after you have settled on one or the other, you can still switch out the controller positions easily. Remember that on any of the 3 following setups, you can remove the […]
Back To Page 4 Tabletop, Pedals and Keyboard / Mouse Trays In its simplest configuration, the optional tabletop and keyboard/mouse tray gave me what I needed to play Armed Assault 2 and other first person tactical shooters. Let’s go through the attachment and options for each item. Because of the thickness of my older […]
Back To Page 3 General Assembly (continued) If I were to pick the single most impressive feature of the Obutto oZone Gaming Cockpit, it would definitely be the seating. We simmers like to play long sessions, and without a comfortable place to park your carcass, you’ll be tired out well before the flight or […]
