Malakie

When or IF they come out with an Apache Longbow, Cobra or Comanche version of the sim, THEN I will too. I am not interested in flying Russian or Chinese equipment other than just to see what they can do once in a while.. As for playing and combat however, I am one that sticks with what I know and in my case, that is American and Nato equipment for me. Personally, I want to see a integrated Naval sim integration.. Capable of full naval functionality from the destroyers to the carriers to the Marine landing craft functionality to submarines, including ICBM and SSGN capable subs. With this DCS system, they could really make a true world wide capable combat simulation... and in essence we would actually be able to 'play' WWIII on all levels at that point.

I went with Track IR 5.0, Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals, and Saitek PRO Flight X-65F Combat Control System. I could only find the Thunderbolt controller setup for $700 or more and could not see why I would need to spend that kind of money... I may also buy some of the other add-ons at some point, like the radar and control boxes we can also plug in but for now those three will have to do..

Yea just found that a good set for just the joystic/throttle is about $700... wow.. Will be looking at some others.. thanks..

Hi all, Being new to the full DCS scene, can you all recommend hardware for the series? I have top end video and computing power.. what I need are flight controls etc etc and am looking for the best recommendations in this regard..

Thanks for the info...

I just purchased the majority of the DCS system. The only one I did not purchase is the KA50 series since I prefer U.S. based equipment. This simulation system is exactly what I have been waiting for when it comes to immersion of the combat theatre. Can anyone tell me what future plans are for the DCS add-ons? I.E., will there be Apache, Cobra, or other attack chopper add-ons not to mention a myriad of other fixed wing add-ons and ground combat vehicles? Will there be a Naval add-on to the full game system? Having been U.S. Navy myself, I would love to see that capability to completely round out the world capable simulation. Any info is appreciated and I look forward to getting into the sim.. BTW, is there a good location for tutorial and/or step by step training documents?