[2010-06-16] Thrustmaster Warthog™ E3 Launch

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[2010-06-16] Thrustmaster Warthog™ E3 Launch

Post by Lawndart » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:39 pm

The Virtual Thunderbirds and Thrustmaster present the HOTAS Warthog™ at E3 June 16, 2010

The HOTAS Warthog™ is almost here, and the Virtual Thunderbirds proudly presents...
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SimHQ at E3Expo 2010 - Hands-on: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Controller

Game Nexus - E3 2010: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog

SimHQ Forums: Teej's comments about the HOTAS Warthog from the preview at E3Expo 2010

Additional HW info from http://www.thrustmaster.com
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Post by Frazer » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:52 pm

So what do you think about the new Thrustmaster stick?

"Muscle memory isn't there at all"
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:



Anyway, this stick with its "ball" design looks very good and from what I can see in the clips it must feel VERY good.

I'm considering......although I might need to think of how to mount it (maybe a pit) before I buy this beast. 8)

And last but not least, the non contact sensors everywhere should make this stick last forever. But having seen previous sticks from Thrustmaster I will certainly wait for some good user reviews first.
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Post by Beaker » Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:52 pm

Looks like a great product! Did they release a price estimate at E3?
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Post by Burner » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:51 pm

Quick Q for the beta testers, is the throttle handle metal or plastic? The action looks nice, reminds me of the old Suncom throttles. :)
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Post by Sinister » Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:45 am

Yeah I miss the old SUNCOM sticks...

I had one in my garage back in 2006 when I was cleaning it out. Man... those were the good OLE days!
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Post by STRIKER » Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:42 am

Sinister wrote:Yeah I miss the old SUNCOM sticks...

I had one in my garage back in 2006 when I was cleaning it out. Man... those were the good OLE days!
I too have the Suncom just as Burner knows since he tried to steal my still mint condition Suncom stick and throttle last time he visited. ;)
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Post by Lawndart » Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:05 pm

There's an obvious FauX paS by the writer in the first of these two separate articles, but regardless...

GamingShogun: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog E3 Preview Event

engadget: Thrustmaster unveils its perfect replica HOTAS Warthog flight controller, we go hands-on
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Post by Luse » Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:36 pm

"... 'Virtual Thunderbirds' - an online flight sim team which replicates actual Thunderbird stunt shows in Microsoft's Flight Simulator X..."

Now that's a low blow if I've ever seen one!
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Post by Beaker » Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:40 pm

And also something we cringe to see... misrepresentation is definitely not cool for us and one word like that can mean someone finds an entirely "different" team... :?
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Post by Tailhook » Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:41 am

I think I just blew an O-ring. I sure hope they can edit that page... :roll:
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Post by VGE_Blue » Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:28 am

A low blow indeed but slightly funny :D.
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Post by Holiday » Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:53 am

It was nice to see and meet everyone in LA at the TM E3 demo :) Just registered on the forums, may post some pics later on of some of my pit progress. Anyhow Tom, Rick, Todd, Steve, and Stephanie it was great meeting all of you. Good Times!!!

-Randy "Holiday" Shoemake
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Post by Tailhook » Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:57 am

HOLIDAY wrote:Just registered on the forums...
From one Randy to the other...Welcome! :wink:
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Post by Holiday » Sun Jun 20, 2010 5:04 am

Tailhook wrote: From one Randy to the other...Welcome! :wink:
Nice!!!
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Post by Lawndart » Sun Jun 20, 2010 11:13 am

Luse wrote:"... 'Virtual Thunderbirds' - an online flight sim team which replicates actual Thunderbird stunt shows in Microsoft's Flight Simulator X..."

Now that's a low blow if I've ever seen one!
GamingShogun article corrected:

"During the evening, we were not only treated to a presentation on the creation of the HOTAS Warthog, but also demonstrations of formation flying by the 'Virtual Thunderbirds' - an online flight sim team which replicates actual Thunderbirds' stunt shows in DCS' Lock On - Flaming Cliffs 2. According to several members of the virtual flight team, they primarily use the HOTAS Cougar flight system, although some had apparently already been testing out the HOTAS Warthog for Thrustmaster (lucky ducks!)."
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