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MaRc
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Joystick

Post by MaRc » Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:35 pm

Hello,

I want to buy a new joystick, can you recommend the Thrustmaster Hotas Cougar for Lock On and Flight Simulator 2004?

regards marc
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Post by Lawndart » Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:02 pm

I'd recommend a HOTAS Cougar... 8) Not just because we're partners with Thrustmaster, but seriously "it's far beyond reality"! :wink: :lol:

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Post by Convertible » Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:31 pm

Hi Marc,

Nice name by the way 8) 8) :wink: I too would recommend the Cougar. I dabled with 3 different joysticks prior to getting a cougar and find the cougar has allowed me to fly even better then the others did. I am progressively getting used to it with every sortie. Now, I have not used it in MS 2004 but have heard from others that do and they like it too. Good luck in your choice.

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Post by MaRc » Sat Apr 22, 2006 5:05 am

ok thanks guys. And where can I buy it? Do you know any shop where the cougar is not to expensive?

regards and many happy landings
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Post by Lawndart » Sat Apr 22, 2006 5:46 am

Aside from www.amazon.com I would recommend checking www.compusa.com (Cougar @ CompUSA page). From time to time they run mail-in rebate deals up to $50, which brings the price down below $200. The CompUSA price is typically the most competitive regardless since you can pick up the Kitty in store and not have to pay any shipping charges for this 800-pound gorilla!

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Post by MaRc » Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:15 am

ok I've found a cheap one on amazon.de there it costs only 187 € but there is written that the cougar is made for Windowas 98, ME or 2000. Does it work on XP too?
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Post by Frazer » Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:10 pm

yes it does
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