CH Products question..

[Mox]

I'm getting tired of waiting for the new USB version of the CH F-16 Flightstick and Pro throttle (USB).  I was told they would be out "sometime" after April by a CH sales rep.  I since heard rumors that they might be much further out on the release date than what CH is saying.  Does any one have any inside information on the release dates?

I'm tired of waiting and thinking about getting the USB Pro Pedals and the USB F-16 Combatstick.

Is there really much of a difference in the F-16 Fighterstick and the F-16 Combatstick?  I know the fighterstick has more programmable buttons (when used with the pro throttle) but I've never configed all those button combo's and doubt I'd ever use them all.  Any other differences I’m missing?

Thanks

Mox
The Wrecking Crew

[Vermillion]

The first difference I can think of Mox is that the Fighterstick has a 8 way hat (and several other 4 ways), while the Combatstick only has 4 way hats.

It don't sound like a big deal, but a 8 way hat for primary view settings is very very very nice in comparison to trying to use 2 4 ways.

I suggest the Fighterstick personally.

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Vermillion
**MOL**, Men of Leisure
 
 

[This message has been edited by Vermillion (edited 03-10-2000).]

[Tern]

 

...Fighterstick has a 8 way hat (and several other 4 ways), while the Combatstick only has 4 way hats.

It don't sound like a big deal, but a 8 way hat for primary view settings is very very very nice in comparison to trying to use 2 4 ways.

I suggest the Fighterstick personally.

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I have to agree with Verm on this.  I use the Combatstick and have THREE hats and ONE button set to differnt combinations of views.
When the Fighterstick comes available in my area, I'll upgrade to it in a heartbeat, just for that single 8 way hat!
If ya need the PTX files for CH-PRO throttle/Combatstick lemme know.  I'll zip em up and send it off to you with details on what switch does what.
That way you can modify or leave alone to your hearts content.
 mailto:Ozprey@hotmail.com
Oh!  The problem with the USB stuff is CH broke their testing equipment, (From their mouth, not mine).  Check out the article at http://www.DailyRadar.com   It's in April's issue of PC Gamer.
Good hunting,



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Tern
"Live to Fly!  Fly to Fight!  Fight to Live!"

[Westy]

 I have every button programmed on my Pro throttle and F16 fighterstick. There is so much more to manipulate in AH than in your run of the mill WWII flight sims. Trim for one: 3 different manual keys PLUS 3 different auto-trim control keys. That takes up 2 and a half 4-way hats alone.
 I do not like taking my hands off the throttle or stick so I have everything I would need to use on the hotas system and I still use the keyboard for engine and gear up/down.
 You can never have enough buttons to program!    

 Now, as to that less than desirable 4-way hat-switch on some of the CH gear? Just make the damn thing an 8-way hat yourself. Either call CH and tell them your F16 fighterstick 8 way has died and get one from them or do it the easy way. Here is how:
 http://www.zeb.clara.net/jstick.html

 -Westy


[This message has been edited by Westy (edited 03-28-2000).]