CH Combatstick opinions?

guys I managed to get a nearly new CH Combatstick at a steal. I will be mainly using it with DCS A-10 & Huey (using the throttle of a T. Flight Hotas) and as a joystick for MWOnline and Steel Beasts.


While I am waiting for it to be delivered I was wondering if others use this stick? I see plenty of love for the fighterstick but not so much for this model. I sthere a reason?


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The FighterStick has four way hats whereas the CombatStick has buttons.

CombatStick Features:

Three axes and 18 buttons
– X, Y and Z for aileron, elevator and throttle control
– 6 traditional push buttons, 1 4-way hat switch and 1 8-way POV hat switch
Total of 128 programmable functions with Control Manager software (included)
Stylized F-16 handle
Dual rotary trim wheels for precise adjustment of ailerons and elevators
Side throttle wheel
Large, sturdy base with non-slide feet
Plug and Play driverless USB installation with 7 foot USB cable for both PC and Macintosh
Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OSX


FighterStick Features:

Three axes and 24 buttons
– X, Y and Z for aileron, elevator and throttle control
– three traditional push buttons, three 4-way hat switches, one 8-way POV hat switch and one mode switch button
Total of 128 programmable functions with Control Manager software (included)
Three color mode indicator LED's on base
Stylized F-16 handle
Dual rotary trim wheels for precise adjustment of ailerons and elevators
Side throttle wheel
Large, sturdy base with non-slide feet
Plug and Play driverless USB installation with 7 foot USB cable for both PC and Macintosh
Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and Mac OSX

I feel for civilian and WWI simulations the Combatstick is absoutely great unless you want/need force feedback and you probably have no use for additional coolie hats anyway. Fighterstick (I never used it) might be superior for current era fighter sims and that's what more people play.

I have a fighter stick, a buddy has the combat stick. We both love them. I think you'll enjoy either one, they are great devices!

got my stick a couple of days ago, its bigger than i thought it would be but i love it!

CH Products are the Best.
the programming software is wonders