what controllers for the A10

[cichlidfan]

Btw, I happen to be selling an X-52 Pro. Are you in the US?

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=95250

[ravenone]

Okay I've been away awhile, so gotta ask, is the logitech g940 that busted that it doesn't even get a mention?

 

~ Rave

[kylania]

I see that the TM is dual and the x52 single, but is the quadrant redundant or useful for the dual engine A10 with an x52

 

It's fun being able to start each engine on it's own without using the keyboard. :) It's also nice to be able to adjust individual engine power if you've lost/damaged one engine. Other than startup/shutdown I usually move them together though.

[Cookie]

The Warthog is worth every cent.

You know, for me, unpacking that thing was already worth the money I paid for it. What an awesome packaging! I remember giggling like a girl when I opened up that package. It just oozed "okay, you better sit down and hang on tight now, because here comes QUALITY in the shape of cold, hard steel."

 

That thing is so awesome in every conveivable way, it´s just unreal.

[xxJohnxx]

You know, for me, unpacking that thing was already worth the money I paid for it. What an awesome packaging! I remember giggling like a girl when I opened up that package. It just oozed "okay, you better sit down and hang on tight now, because here comes QUALITY in the shape of cold, hard steel."

 

That thing is so awesome in every conveivable way, it´s just unreal.

 

:thumbup:

[WildBillKelsoe]

recommend CH products fighterstick, pro throttle and pro pedals. each 100 bucks, 60% cheaper than TMWH, not liable to EM interference (analog pots), and deadly accurate as can be. That is my setup, that is my game.

[tintifaxl]

Okay I've been away awhile, so gotta ask, is the logitech g940 that busted that it doesn't even get a mention?

 

~ Rave

 

Had this HOTAS a while because of the force feedback and would have kept it, if I hadn't seen the Warthog. So in my opinion the G940 is a good HOTAS.

[vgerdj]

Had this HOTAS a while because of the force feedback and would have kept it, if I hadn't seen the Warthog. So in my opinion the G940 is a good HOTAS.

 

Dismissed the g940 early, only 11/21 on the logitech site would recomend it, and it's not being offered in their store; it is $4-600 on ebay, but the logitech UK site has it for $420/free ship.

[badger66]

Throttle quadrant , Oh yes ..... you will be screwed without it .

 

I changed from Saitek X52 pro to TW Warthog , hands down , its the best option and comes pre-programmed .

[Pigmachine]

X52 Pro with one modifier (BTN_06 for me) is enough to do the job.

Lightning and stuff on keyboard or via buttons.. you will have no need for anything else.. sure I'd like a HOG-Hotas.. but then I have to move more stuff away, to pick up my rudder pedals, so I'm really satisfied with the X52 Pro, and TIR 5, rest just crowds my living room! :pilotfly:

[BigfootMSR]

I had an x52 for a while and it was a good stick. It has lots of buttons and features that you can assign for a variety of tasks and there a several profiles with button assignments out there on the forums. The main difference in the x52 vs the pro is the look at feel of the stick. The button placements are the same. The pro has a different screen setup on the throttle. Other than than that, its not really any different. As for the question regarding if the throttle is necessary, I would say that its possible to fly with the keyboard, but extremely difficult. I would Highly suggest a throttle.

[Dethmagnetic]

Either the X-52 or the TM Warthog are both excellent choices - I've owned and used both, and you can't really go wrong with either of them. That said, the Warthog is specifically designed for the A-10, and is far superior in terms of quality/durability/reliability. It also doesn't require you to spend many hours setting up a profile (which is kind of a pain with Saitek products). Unfortunately, it also costs 3-4 times as much.

 

My recommendation would depend on how much other gear you have. If you don't have TrackIR or rudder pedals, I'd suggest getting the X-52 and using the money you save for those. If you already have everything else and the HOTAS is all you need, I'd suggest saving up for the Warthog. Either way, you won't be disappointed.

[Sierra99]

creeping into too much $ for the warthog

 

the saitek x52 pro and pedals acceptable alt ?

 

What you decide to use will be the acceptable alt for you... Most of the people stated the Thrustmaster Warthog is the way to go...

[chardly38]

I have used an X52pro from Flaming Cliffs to Black Shark to A10c. I also have the pro peddles. I went to the Warthog and will never look back. My X52 has served me well but its not with out its problems. The programing for profiles has issues. I would get blue screens from it and have it lock up my DSC. Checkout the fourms. The Warthog does not need programing. One more thing not running in the back ground causing problems. I love A10c. Its taken me 2 months to learn but worth it.

[chardly38]

You can get around using the programing by making one of the buttons a modifier but you will spend hours remapping A10c key commands.

 

Missed Pigmachine post.

Edited October 25, 2012 by chardly38

[PFunk1606688187]

recommend CH products fighterstick, pro throttle and pro pedals. each 100 bucks, 60% cheaper than TMWH, not liable to EM interference (analog pots), and deadly accurate as can be. That is my setup, that is my game.

 

Those pedals seem awfully narrow. I am very much a "Stick between the legs" kind of guy so to me it seems as though those pedals would make it hard on someone trying to play that way.

[Gh0st007]

X52 pro much better then the old x52, just a little diference. If you must get a X65 even if you do spend that extra money less you will have better controllers for another sim etc. and if you don't like this sim there is something wrong with you :P

[Gh0st007]

Hours programming - remapping???? it's not that hard.. using the X52 is easy.. even mapping keys on DCS easy.

[pii]

You know, for me, unpacking that thing was already worth the money I paid for it. What an awesome packaging! I remember giggling like a girl when I opened up that package. It just oozed "okay, you better sit down and hang on tight now, because here comes QUALITY in the shape of cold, hard steel."

 

That thing is so awesome in every conceivable way, it´s just unreal.

 

I just ordered one today (Amazon for 422.00 if anyone is interested) and This is just what I wanted to hear. I want this thing to WOW! me from the start. It already did with it's price :P

[MegOhm_SD]

If you can swing it ($$$) The TM Warthog and Saitek Combat Pro Pedals are the way to go. You will not be dissapointed... Plug and Play for the A10C

[Britchot]

creeping into too much $ for the warthog

 

the saitek x52 pro and pedals acceptable alt ?

 

Jumping into this party late but just another +1 from me. I flew fine with the x52 (not pro) and Saitek's standard pedals for about a year of having DCS: A-10C. I recently upgraded to the TM Warthog and I don't regret it, but I had my x52 for 7 years (4 years of use) and it was time for a replacement. If you get the TM Warthog you still have to find a rudder solution; your choices are either keyboard, the throttle slider, or more money for a set of pedals.

 

My recommendation is the Saitek set for your first combination unless you have money to spare.

[Britchot]

I just ordered one today (Amazon for 422.00 if anyone is interested) and This is just what I wanted to hear. I want this thing to WOW! me from the start. It already did with it's price :P

 

You will not be disappointed.

[pii]

Jumping into this party late but just another +1 from me. I flew fine with the x52 (not pro) and Saitek's standard pedals for about a year of having DCS: A-10C. I recently upgraded to the TM Warthog and I don't regret it, but I had my x52 for 7 years (4 years of use) and it was time for a replacement. If you get the TM Warthog you still have to find a rudder solution; your choices are either keyboard, the throttle slider, or more money for a set of pedals.

 

My recommendation is the Saitek set for your first combination unless you have money to spare.

 

I'm probably a terrible pilot as I've never seen the need for using the rudder much :pilotfly::doh:the slider will work fine for me, for now.

[pii]

If you can swing it ($$$) The TM Warthog and Saitek Combat Pro Pedals are the way to go. You will not be dissapointed... Plug and Play for the A10C

 

Well I got my warthog HOTAS (its everything every as said about it, that being that it is in class by itself and is one monster and extermly well put togeather)

 

But as it turns out I do use that rudder more than I thought so I'm looking into some pedals.

Can you tell me the defferance between Saitek Combat Pro Pedals and their cheaper model (forget the name) that is around $100.00? Is it the build quality or do the Saitek Combat Pro Pedals have more functions?

 

thanks

[sahib]

But as it turns out I do use that rudder more than I thought so I'm looking into some pedals.

Can you tell me the defferance between Saitek Combat Pro Pedals and their cheaper model (forget the name) that is around $100.00? Is it the build quality or do the Saitek Combat Pro Pedals have more functions?

 

thanks

 

They just look different, everything else (including the inside mechanism) is the same between those two models. I personally prefer the not-combat ones, as I also fly a lot of civ sims.