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Well, it's May 19th at 1000hrs EDT and no update yet.

Release has been pushed back "2 weeks"

The data page is still the same...but the TM mainpage flash is updated.

Still the same as of 5:32pm Central Time US...I appreciate the updated information but there is NOTHING detailing software or possible rudder connectivity...kinda disappointing but honestly it was also expected.

I do find it interesting that the Cougar HOTAS on Amazon.com is now listed for a sales price of $195 now. Although they do not have anything up regarding the Warthog at all.

http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Hotas...8618&sr=8-2

Well so far I'm impressed with what I've seen, really like to read a firsthand impression though. Guess we have to wait and see on breakfast making capabilities................

It's May 19, 2010, 7:29pm EST.

No updates on the page like they promised?

EDIT: Okay, they didn't update this page, but there's a new Flash teaser.

Also, I somehow managed to skip the earlier post that said that. Sorry, but it really goes to show that Guillemot/Thrustmaster PR could handle this better.

Yeah that statement really held a lot of water didn't it?

I am not complaining about what they did update with the flash portion of their site but that is stuff that they could have told us WEEKS ago. I am sure from my limited time working with Flash graphics that it doesn't take all that long to update a website with stuff like that.

Just did a quick search on their site for press releases...negative but the thing is listed as a HOTAS Warthog.

Also did a search on where to buy...there are no places listed as resellers for that item.

Yep. It will be nice when those who have flown them are able to speak on the matter.

I'll go out on a limb and say breakfast making will not be in the feature set.

Just noticed something in the new flash graphic..."Direct Input"...isn't that a M$ term dealing with how the joysticks are recognized within windows? If so that could mean there is NO software like the Cougar to setup macros, etc... Didn't they go the same route with the T.16000 as well?

Hell I don't know I am tired...drove too much in the last 48 hours.

Not too concerned there, Reschke....assuming this still stands:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=794537&postcount=168

Remember - the Cougar works in "windows mode" too - it's selectable between that and user mode (foxy programming).

Well they did update the actual product page and removed the line about 5/19/2010 that I quoted above. Still not anything about retailers or an ETA on availability. They did remove the Spring 2010 from all the information as well.

Quite a let down.

Guess the release didn't work as planned as has been delayed.

A little information to that effect would have been nice. I mean it isn't like they are having to compete with CH for the race to have the first A-10 based HOTAS out on the consumer market or anything.

CH is not in this race:

http://www.ch-hangar.com/forum/showthread.php?7204-CH-products-2010

Sokol1

I know that they aren't in the race for an A-10 setup to the consumers. That to me probably tells a lot about why we aren't getting information that we wanted to see or hear.

Does this hint at a all in one, combined programming suite for TM controllers? Wonder if it will go so far as to have the ability to combine controllers into a single device like the CH control manager software to allow older titles that only look for one device to benefit...?

So what Nutty meant is, that we are going to see a release right after the E3 at best, if not later?
That really sucks. That would mean a release around late summer. So far about Spring 2010.

I would rather the date be pushed back than have a HOTAS with issues. Let them get it right and when they are ready they'll release it.

I have to agree with Panther. If TM releases the stick too early, there will be fallout. People will complain and we will have another TM Cougar scenario. If they wait until it's done, then the people will be happy (except for the usual characters of course). If the price point that is being advertised is accurate, then I believe the people will want a product that is thoroughly done.

just my two cents.

--T