#3017198 - 05/23/10 06:52 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Right, but a pushed back release date doesn't mean, that they are trying to fix something during that time. Maybe they are releasing the puppy after the E3 due to marketing decisions or whatever and at the same time, they are already producing the first batch in China and sendng it all over the world waiting for the "go" by TM.
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#3017326 - 05/23/10 10:34 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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I can't see them holding up a few months (that essentially means a quarter) just for marketing. I would say they are trying to get the machines and quality done right. After all, wouldn't it be better at E3 to say, yeah just order it from Amazon while everybody has the bug? By waiting until after they can't say that and that is why I believe that the delay is involuntary.
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#3017535 - 05/24/10 09:16 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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We will never know for sure. Although i don't mind them holding back the release. Currently i am going to use my saved money for a new TV and then i am willing to spend money on the Warthog. Waiting a few months after it has been released wont hurt but might reveal problems with the hardware.
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#3017537 - 05/24/10 09:35 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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On what are you basing the belief that HOTAS Warthog has been delayed? The comment made by Nutty was made last year, and it didn't mention E3. Sure, the PR department of TM could be more open and give us a proper product page. It might be a bad omen that they removed the "spring 2010" from the animation, but then again, that date was added just a month ago. So keep your thumbs up! (Or if in the case that you are currently flying; keep the other thumb on the pickle and the other on the Dogfight-switch
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#3018883 - 05/26/10 01:15 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Hmm, I wonder if TM has addressed the "twixt the knees" stick setup as it is in the A10.... that is prolly a pit builder's chore, I guess. I can envision a "pedestal" construct between the knees where one would mount/secure the stick..I think I will start to design one for my pit.
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#3019072 - 05/26/10 01:08 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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What I've seen sofar is that the stick's base is a compact box on a wider baseplate. I think I saw somewhere that the plate is to be detachable but even if it isn't it looks like something you can get rid of easily.
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#3019386 - 05/26/10 07:50 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Everything so far screams "I'm a bad @ss HOTAS", I especially love the fact its simpit friendly. Really hope it lives up to the hype, I really want to replace the X52!
I've got a bad feeling about this.....
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#3020330 - 05/28/10 09:53 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Check the Thrustmaster main page. Warthog flash ad is now gone.
Looks like they are releasing everything else except Warthog. From high-end Ferrari branded racing wheels to Toy Story 3 inspired Wii accessories...we on the other hand are out of luck.
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#3020343 - 05/28/10 10:48 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Doomer, just because they have another new product out to stick on the flash page means nothing for the WartHog. Take a look in their products list and it's still there.
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#3020690 - 05/28/10 07:23 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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No way they'd cancel a project with that much hype involved! There probably gearing up to drop something on us (hopefully, I don't know). E3 is coming but its more for consoles than PC gear and games.....
I've got a bad feeling about this.....
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#3025189 - 06/04/10 09:34 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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#3025313 - 06/05/10 01:19 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Either that, or the term vaporware will have to be rephrased as 'pulling a Warthog'. I plan on pulling [on] a Warthog!
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#3025449 - 06/05/10 06:07 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Either that, or the term vaporware will have to be rephrased as 'pulling a Warthog'. I plan on pulling [on] a Warthog! Aahhhhh!!! Savor it people!......The birth of a new sexual inuendo. "I'm gonna go pull on my Warthog!" I love it! Now, let's use it in context.... "I think that most of us feel that we have been pulling on our Warthogs long enough, waiting for this damn stick to come out!"
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#3025468 - 06/05/10 09:19 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Their marketing department really blew this one. I hope the actual product is designed in a better way than this awful marketing campaign.
Here's the timeline to refresh our memories:
-first flash ad appears on Thrustmaster's site back in October 2009(that's EIGHT MONTHS ago) -in January they update the ad a little -in February they add "available in Spring 2010" to the end -in May they say 19.05.2010 is the day when we get new information -in 19.05.2010 they reveal the price and how many buttons and switches it has. Spring 2010 statement is removed. -Shortly after this the flash ad is removed from the Thrustmaster front page. -Over two weeks later we are sitting here, without any knowledge about availability, proper pictures, functions etc.
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#3025721 - 06/05/10 07:55 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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#3026006 - 06/06/10 12:55 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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No way they'd cancel a project with that much hype involved! There probably gearing up to drop something on us (hopefully, I don't know). E3 is coming but its more for consoles than PC gear and games..... I don't think it is canceled either but E3 has changed so much over the years. It used to be only about PC stuff and now the twitchy's are involved...damn shame if you ask me.
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