« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3 4 5   Go Down

Author Topic: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system  (Read 2863 times)

Offline Lye-El

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1466
Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« on: June 02, 2009, 11:22:08 AM »
Stick, rudder pedals, dual throttle control, and force feedback. $299

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10254338-1.html?tag=contentBody;stories
Logged


i dont got enough perkies as it is and i like upen my lancs to kill 1 dang t 34 or wirble its fun droping 42 bombs

Offline Reschke

  • Platinum Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 7724
      • VF-17 "The Jolly Rogers"
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2009, 12:01:23 PM »
Looks like they put some thought into the setup. Can't wait to hear about some hands on usage in the upcoming months.
Logged
Buckshot
Reschke from March 2001 till tour 146
Founder and CO VF-17 Jolly Rogers September 2002 - December 2006
"I'm baaaaccccckkk!"

Offline Denholm

  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 9667
      • No. 603 Squadron
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2009, 12:05:57 PM »
I'm still weary about the joystick. Other than that I like the look of things.
Logged
Get your Daily Dose of Flame!
FlameThink.com
No. 603 Squadron... Visit us on the web, if you dare.

Drug addicts are always disappointed after eating Pot Pies.

Offline alskahawk

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 877
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2009, 12:10:47 PM »
 Looks like you can hard mount very easily which is good. All depends on durability and stick feel. If it can't take five or 6 hours of AH a day then its not that good.
Logged

Offline 1701E

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1896
      • VBF-18 Bearcats
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2009, 12:21:47 PM »
About time.  Been using this annoying Saitek one ever since my Logitech wore out, and I will never understand why people suggest Saitek.  Used the Av8tr and an X52 (not mine) and both are annoying, tension is non-existent.

Maybe soon enough I can go back to my all Logitech setup, assuming the stick lasts longer then then other Logitech ones.  Course now I will have no place for my current "Rudder pedals" (Steering wheel set). :D

Features look to be great, plenty of buttons (Will confuse the crud outta me), glad they kept the Carpet grip on the pedals.
« Last Edit: June 02, 2009, 01:01:08 PM by 1701E »
Logged
ID: Xcelsior
R.I.P. Fallen Friends & Family

"The only ones who should kill are those prepared to be killed"

Offline Kazaa

  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 8371
      • http://www.thefewsquadron.co.uk
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2009, 12:49:25 PM »
Logicrap released what now?
Logged



"If you learn from defeat, you haven't really lost."

Offline llama

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 819
      • http://www.warrenernst.com/
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2009, 01:05:03 PM »
There's a short video that goes over all the features over at:

http://www.viddler.com/explore/blogitech/videos/12/0.038/

All I can say is, if this is built well and force feedback feels good, then WOW!

-Llama
Logged

Interesting server at 69.12.181.171

Offline BaldEagl

  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 10791
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2009, 06:42:52 PM »
Quote from: Denholm on June 02, 2009, 12:05:57 PM
I'm still weary about the joystick. Other than that I like the look of things.

leary

Sorry, couldn't help myself.

And wouldn't you know they made it only for right handers... haruph!
« Last Edit: June 02, 2009, 06:45:59 PM by BaldEagl »
Logged
I edit a lot of my posts.  Get used to it.

Offline Bruv119

  • Aces High CM Staff
  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 15678
      • http://www.thefewsquadron.co.uk
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2009, 01:35:00 AM »
Is it made in China or USA?
Logged
The Few ***
F.P.H

Offline Delirium

  • Platinum Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 7276
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2009, 01:47:24 AM »
I'd like to try it, unfortunately the history with logitech's joysticks has been very bad. Not worth spending $300 just to experiment with it...
Logged
Delirium
80th "Headhunters"
Retired AH Trainer (but still teach the P38 selectively)

I found an air leak in my inflatable sheep and plugged the hole! Honest!

Offline froger

  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 838
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2009, 01:50:56 AM »
Looks very cool and the promo vid was cool too.
I'M thinking if it wears out as fast as the 3Dxtreem pro it wont be worth the cash.

I burn through a 3Dpro at the rate of 5 a year.


froger
Logged
frogs are people too

Offline RTHolmes

  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 8260
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2009, 05:22:30 AM »
i recognise that hatswitch from the 3D pro, which means it will wear out after 6 months, rendering the setup almost useless (unless you use trackIR i suppose). the nasty "clack" when he flips out the carpet grip says alot about the build quality. it wont be getting any of my hard-earned.
Logged
71 (Eagle) Squadron

What most of us want to do is simply shoot stuff and look good doing it - Chilli

Offline Max

  • Platinum Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 7814
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2009, 08:25:15 AM »
Quote from: Bruv119 on June 03, 2009, 01:35:00 AM
Is it made in China or USA?

Nothing gets made in the USA anymore. Well, aside from multi-trillion dollar deficits that is.
Logged

Offline hlbly

  • Persona Non Grata
  • Silver Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1013
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2009, 08:35:07 AM »
Hate to say it but it would be a waste in here . FFB buffet doesn't work in AH2 .
Logged

Offline Denholm

  • Plutonium Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 9667
      • No. 603 Squadron
Re: Logitech coming out with new HOTAS system
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2009, 12:27:37 PM »
Quote from: BaldEagl on June 02, 2009, 06:42:52 PM
leary

Sorry, couldn't help myself.

And wouldn't you know they made it only for right handers... haruph!
Well looky there!

I learned something new! :)


The only part of the setup I would care to try is the throttle. Looks good and has some interesting features.
Logged
Get your Daily Dose of Flame!
FlameThink.com
No. 603 Squadron... Visit us on the web, if you dare.

Drug addicts are always disappointed after eating Pot Pies.
Pages: [1] 2 3 4 5   Go Up
« previous next »