| FLCS & TQS | Combatstick & Pro Throttle | |
|---|---|---|
| Features & Design | ||
| # Hat Switches | 4 / 1 | 2 / 4 |
| # 3-Way Switches | 0 / 1 | 0 / 0 |
| # 2-Way Switches | 0 / 1 | 0 / 0 |
| Total Buttons w/ Trigger(s) | 6 / 2 | 5 / 4 |
| Total Base Functions(s) | 54, Plus RNG & ANT Knobs, And Mouse Cursor Control or Programmable 4-Way | 33 | Dual Stage Trigger | Yes | No |
| Programmable Radar & Antenna Knobs | Yes, on the F16 TQS | No |
| Arching Throttle Movement | Yes | No |
| Idle & Max Military Power Throttle Detents | Yes | No |
| Mouse Cursor Control | Yes, on the F16 TQS | No |
| Realistic Design | Yes | No |
| Full Force ABS Plastic Case | Yes | Yes |
| Compatility | ||
| Widely Supported in Flight Sims and Games | Yes w/ Everything | Yes w/ Select few |
| Programmability | ||
| Number of Possible Functions Programmed at Once | 1,400+ | 934 |
| Includes complete computer menu shell | Yes | No |
| 9 way Hat programming possible | Yes | No |
| Ability to program Rudders Digitally | Yes | No |
| Program and Download in Windows & Win 95 | Yes | No |
| Windows & Win 95 Interfaces Available | Yes | No |
| Allows for Toggle Options /T | Yes, Up to 64 on 8 Buttons | No |
| Press and Release Codes /P /R | Yes, Unlimited | Yes, 1 each button |
| Force Single Character Generation /N | Yes | Yes |
| Double Functions Holding One Button in /I/O | Yes | No |
| Triple Functions with 3-Way in /U/M/D | Yes | No |
| Ability to HOLD keys /H | Yes | No |
| Force BOTH Analog and Digital Buttons Simeltaneously | Yes | No |
| Force Analog or Digital Buttons | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to Swap Triggers | Yes | No, Nothing to Swap |
| Ability to Program Groups of Characters | Yes | No |
| Ability to Control Key Character RATE Generation | Yes | No |
| Repeat command for set # of Repeats | Yes | No |
| Ability to Program Delays Between Keys | Yes | No |
| Program Pitch and Roll as Digital Keys | Yes | No |
| Ability to Key Key Output to Game Frame Rate | Yes | No |
| Ability to Program Keyboard RAW Scan Codes | Yes | No |
| Ability to Program Units without Units Hooked Up | Yes | No |
| Ability to Edit a Program File In a Basic Text Editor | Yes | No |
| Additional Programming Choice of 3rd Party Editors | Yes | No |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Made in | USA | USA |
| Approximate Street Price | $119 / $119 | $ 79 / $ 99 |
| Release Date | Sept 94 / Jan 95 | Sept 95 / Jan 96 |