Thrustmaster NEXT
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With regard to the next big thing from TM
I see post about the new t16xxx and the slight improvements in developments good job but you’re THRUST MASTER and just being better the competition is not good enough when we only see new sticks 5 - 10 years apart
and the quality of the hardware / Software further than that I know that the policy is that you give no hints about what’s in the works so here is my wish list1. F - 35 / F- 18 HOTAS This doesn’t mean that I don’t like the WARTHOG its your best work to date
2. Major T.A.R.G.E.T. Update - For instance ( Combined ) Should be automatic if both throttle and stick are plugged in. Mix and match Hardware brands programmable.
3. Quality that adds to Longevity. the buttons break and wear out do to use over time in some cases 1- 2 years
If these things are possible even without new hotas systems just an update to old or current ones I would be happy but I would love to see a new standard set by TM not just being one step better than the rest.
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An updated Cougar with at least warthog quality internals would be good!
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updated Cougar with Warthog grip, and force sensing stick right out of the box.
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F/A-18 HOTAS system.
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F/A-18 DDI/MFD/UFC/UFCD package.
Any of these would get my attention…but particularly 2) and 3)…!
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http://www.wraithllc.com/index.html
Without Cougar update and with all remaining Cougar aging, our only solution would be this 4,000USD HOTAS.
I guess we need new F-16 sim or new commercial Falcon product to have Thrustmaster launch the successor of Cougar, but I afraid what will happen to BMS then(and also wonder will it really happen…maybe DCS:F-16 possible?).Also seems Thrustmaster going to launch there new Flagship Joysticks in 2020 but what it would be?
DCS:F-18 seems to release in a 1-2 year.My wish for Thrustmaster is this kind of F-16 Throttle with Detent rail system, with Force Sensitive SSC.
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I doubt we’ll get an updated Cougar - I would expect something more akin to the F-22/F-355, though with DCS: F/A-18C coming Soon(!), a Hornet HOTAS would be a day one buy for me!
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I really wonder how do I use F-22 Throttle.
Do I use my hand palm to move two switches on each throttle’s back?
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I don’t think we’ll ever see another good replica HOTAS, at least not for a long time anyway. The hobby is too niche, so without spending lots we’re limited to mainstream brands such as Saitek etc. Not saying they’re bad, I just know that I only fly the Viper so I only want a Cougar HOTAS
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The hobby is too niche:
Yes that’s true but that’s the reason that the product should be better we only have 3 major players / TM / ( Saitek / Logitech ) / CH / and of the bunch Logitech now has a chance to really do something big given that they have a good road map if they want to stand out. TM is a good product but expensive. CH is just out dated. ( Saitek / Logitech ) a new chance to shock the world or at least become that company with that niche product that every one will buy all they need to do is listen to what the people are saying
don’t build what you want to sell us build what we are telling we will buy and you will see that your products and your reputation will grow. -
http://www.wraithllc.com/index.html
Without Cougar update and with all remaining Cougar aging, our only solution would be this 4,000USD HOTAS.
I guess we need new F-16 sim or new commercial Falcon product to have Thrustmaster launch the successor of Cougar, but I afraid what will happen to BMS then(and also wonder will it really happen…maybe DCS:F-16 possible?).Also seems Thrustmaster going to launch there new Flagship Joysticks in 2020 but what it would be?
DCS:F-18 seems to release in a 1-2 year.My wish for Thrustmaster is this kind of F-16 Throttle with Detent rail system, with Force Sensitive SSC.
http://www.bugeyetech.com/f-16-grip-and-throttleI have emailed these folks 3-4 times, and they don’t even respond, either by their own website or via Facebook.
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You mean you have emailed wraith and bugeye tech?
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…I do happen to know that the Bugeye gear is in the $3-4K+ price region as well. These items are really aimed at the DoD marketplace…which is why they look so good.
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Check the prices it would be nice to have that kind of tech but for that price there would be no computer to plug it into.
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Hey gents!Let Santa handle the economics…!!:-):-):-)
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Don’t think we need a new Cougar stick, as the Warthog stick does nicely. But an USB digital TQS would be nice, with a slap button. All Hall effect parts, no more analog pots. Maybe put some more switches, axes, buttons and maybe a LCD DED or comms readout on the base.
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All Thrustmaster would need to do to thrill me is create a updated Cougar Throttle and I’d buy it immediately to use with my Warthog/F-16 stick.
In fact if Thrustmaster made a new HOTAS for the F-16 and F-18 to go along with the Warthog I’d DEFINITELY own both of them within 6 months of release. Whatever high fedelity combat sim I’m playing I crave a 1 to 1 replica HOTAS. Just can’t pay $5K for them from these DOD companies….but if I had the money to blow I would no doubt. -
+1.
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All Thrustmaster would need to do to thrill me is create a updated Cougar Throttle and I’d buy it immediately to use with my Warthog/F-16 stick.
In fact if Thrustmaster made a new HOTAS for the F-16 and F-18 to go along with the Warthog I’d DEFINITELY own both of them within 6 months of release. Whatever high fedelity combat sim I’m playing I crave a 1 to 1 replica HOTAS. Just can’t pay $5K for them from these DOD companies….but if I had the money to blow I would no doubt.+1 A new Cougar throttle would be awesome.
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I have a good idea for TM how about a contest where we the customers submit Pictures / Content for development of the next Hotas since what normally happens is we get a product and it gets picked apart with could have would have should have.
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We could all food them with our Cougar/Warthog hacks…pictures and descriptions? Maybe they’d take notice.