IMO, ever since I tried MSFFB2, no stick ever came any close to its quality and precission, especially when it comes to the early birds. FF makes whole lot difference for me.

G940 was a nice add-on to the list, but since it has that 'reversal bug', I'd advise you to stay away from it. It maybe doesn't make any difference when flying with modern jets, but you will be 'handy caped' in piston engine fighters.




Exactly, if you're into buying HOTAS - wait for few reviews to come out. And especially for feedback from people that have some experience in combat flight sims.

From what I was able to see in the E3 showcase, this should be the best all-around HOTAS. X65 isn't really my cup of tea (I'm more into WW2 theatre), and since G940 is a broken product - Warthog is the only thing left that features dual throttle. A shame really, as I had high hopes that Logitech will pull it off with G940. They missed the golden opportunity here to have the best all-round HOTAS.


Also - Warthog doesn't come with pedals and it has no twist rudder, so you will be forced buy a set of rudder pedals for added cost.


My advice: get MSFFB2 if you can, or something with the twist rudder and much lower price if you can't afford the Warthog. It's not like you need all those HOTAS options for the early birds - keyboard does it nicely.

Thank you for the advice. Unfortunately, I hate microsoft peripherals. Don't like the way they look or feel. I won't accept Microsoft keyboard, mouse, gamepad or stick, so the old MSFFB2 is out of the question. Just like I would never buy a Buick, I won't buy Microsoft hardware. I do have the Saitek Pro Rudder Pedals. Will they work with the Warthog HOTAS?

Any stand alone rudder pedals should work just fine with the Warthog, as they will be seen as two separate peripherals.

As far as the MSFF2, you would be missing out on the best joystick ever made for combat flight sims. I'm hoping that in the Warthog I will finally find a joystick worth replacing my Microsoft stick.

Precisely. MSFF2 is by far the best stick ever made. The sheer lifespan and the fact many people are using it today is staggering. There have been some great HOTAS systems no doubt, but when it comes down to durability and precision - MSFF2 still has to be 'dethroned'.

If it bothers you that much, go with the Warthog and extra set of pedals from Saitek. I know I intend to.

Btw. there is a new set of COMBAT RUDDER PEDALS coming out from Saitek soon. They look rather promising.

http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/compedals.html

Bother me...I don't think so...lol