Many would argue that the best gear is still the old Thrustmaster TQS throttle and F-22 stick. The
Saitek X-36 also has many supporters. The TM stuff has been out of production for over a year; but the new trademark owner, Guillamot, plans to release new, upgraded, USB TM gear in Mar. or Apr., last I heard.
Sorry I haven't their URL. Bottom line is that at this point I would not purchase top of the line
HOTAS until I got a look at the new TM stuff.
Habu Out