Aces High Bulletin Board

General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: StokesAk on July 26, 2010, 08:13:35 PM

Title: Thrustmaster?
Post by: StokesAk on July 26, 2010, 08:13:35 PM
I was looking to order a Thrustmaster T-16000.

Looks like a good stick, but then again so did the last Saitek I bought and that one is having major issues.

Does anyone have and thoughts on the Thrustmaster? How will it ware.

The one I was looking to but will only put me out $30 so if it does break it wont be that much of a problem.

Any information would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Thrustmaster?
Post by: gyrene81 on July 26, 2010, 08:25:45 PM
I'm liking Thrustmaster, for an econo stick it's better than any of my logitechs or saiteks.

I have this one right now:

http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T-Flight-Hotas-X/dp/B001CXYMFS (http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T-Flight-Hotas-X/dp/B001CXYMFS)

Lots of features. I'm considering buying another for spare, can't afford CH right now.
Title: Re: Thrustmaster?
Post by: StokesAk on July 26, 2010, 08:27:58 PM
That looks nice, I was looking at that but my desk is small and may not fit that.

I saw that the throttle is detachable, does it still work once detached?
Title: Re: Thrustmaster?
Post by: gyrene81 on July 26, 2010, 08:37:35 PM
I saw that the throttle is detachable, does it still work once detached?
Yeah, it's hard wired to the stick. Doesn't go far though. I only have 6 or 7 inches separating the pieces on my desk.
Title: Re: Thrustmaster?
Post by: StokesAk on July 26, 2010, 08:38:29 PM
Yeah, it's hard wired to the stick. Doesn't go far though. I only have 6 or 7 inches separating the pieces on my desk.

Alright, thanks. Think ill go with the T-16000. This Saitek is going south FAST.
Title: Re: Thrustmaster?
Post by: Reschke on July 28, 2010, 07:48:34 AM
It isn't a bad stick and it works well. I bought one for my oldest son to get used to before I stepped him up to a true HOTAS later this year and in my time on it the thing has great response and seems to be pretty good overall.
Title: Re: Thrustmaster?
Post by: Bruv119 on July 29, 2010, 06:54:15 PM
if you love the game and you love yourself just go get a CH stick and be done with all the worry and niggling issues.  Is my stick spiking? 

pffft  it's spiking all over your 6 !    :D
Title: Re: Thrustmaster?
Post by: Gooss on July 31, 2010, 10:57:29 AM
Yes, it's a good stick.  I recommend it.

Feels solid.  Has a few more buttons than my dearly departed MSFF2.  I like twisty sticks.

Once you use it, you'll wonder why it's so inexpensive.

HONK!
Gooss