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Right now, I've got a G940, but I've never been happy with it. I don't mean to be unduly cruel to the G940, but it just has never "felt" right nor have a been able to get it to work to a point where I can learn to fly the A10.

 

With that said, I'm considering two replacements:

 

I've got the Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals which I gather are OK, but if there is something better please tell me. I can still return these to Amazon.

 

It seems my only choices are the CH Flightstick and throttle or the TM Warthog. I'd rather have the Warthog, but I had a Cougar and it too was so frak'n sloppy I hated it and sold it. Those that have the Warthog:

 

 

  1. Is it usable out of the box?
  2. Is there any slop in the center? - I think this is my biggest concern
  3. Is there any downside to the Warthog (other than price)?

 

 

I gather there were some firmware issues (bricking) initially but those I think have been resolved, correct?

 

Any other thoughts are welcome.

Thanks!

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I have had my Warthog about a year now, and love it!

I would agree with the above response as well. And I too came from a Cougar, however mine was modded with the NXT Gimball mod as well. It was really nice, but now sits on the shelf while I enjoy the Warthog.

And for A-10C of course, it can't be beat...

 

I also got the Saitek Combat Pedals when I got the WH, and really like them as well.

Don B

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Just got my Warthog last night after flying saitek stuff for years.

 

I honestly don't know why I didn't make the jump earlier. Direct plug and play into DCS and the smoothest stick I ever used. No slop, all button worked flawlessly and makes flying a joy.

 

The only thing is the weight. I have to make a new mounting system for it that can support it.

 

Highly recommend it.

 

 

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http://www.frys.com/product/6529383

 

$399 right now. There aren't too many places to get it from and most are higher.

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I purchased a used Cougar stick and a Warthog Throttle. The throttle's ok, but the stick has a whole lot of play in the center. Approximately a half-inch on both axes! Now I'm in a bit of a quandary... If I try and get the Cougar fixed with mods, of which I'm not even certain they still sell, it would cost as much as a new Warthog. Yet I hate to get a new Warthog set, considering I've already got a perfectly good throttle. An, such is the life. As is, the Cougar is really nice, and would be fantastic with an extension and no play. Maybe, like a Warthog? :D my advice, go with the Warthog!

Buttons aren't toys! :smilewink:

 

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