ThrustMaster F16 FLCS vs. Suncom F15E Eagle vs. CH Products Combat Stick
| FLCS | F15E Eagle | Combat Stick |
|
Features & Design |
|
# Hat Switches |
4 |
2 |
2 |
Dual Stage Trigger |
Yes |
No |
No |
Realistic Design |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Total Buttons w/ Trigger(s) |
6 |
4 |
5 |
Offset Geared Pot |
Yes |
No |
No |
Fiberglass Electronic Circuit Boards |
Yes |
No ( phenolic ) |
No |
Full Force ABS Plastic Case |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Compatility |
|
Works with ThrustMaster WCS |
Yes |
Yes w/ Limitations |
Yes w/ Limitations |
Works with ThrustMaster TQS |
Yes |
No |
No |
Widely Supported in Flight Sims and Games |
Yes w/ Everything |
Yes w/ Select few |
Yes w/ Select few |
|
Programmability |
|
Number of Possible Functions Programmed at Once |
400 + |
240 (*) |
Non Programmable |
Includes complete computer menu shell |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
9 way Hat programming possible |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Program and Download in Windows & Win 95 |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Windows & Win 95 Interfaces Available |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Allows for Toggle Options /T |
Up to 64 on 8 Buttons |
No |
N/A |
Press and Release Codes /P /R |
Yes - Unlimited # |
Yes - Up to 10 each |
N/A |
Force Single Character Generation /N |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Double Functions Holding One Button in /I/O |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Ability to HOLD keys /H |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Force BOTH Analog and Digital Buttons |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Ability to Swap Triggers |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Ability to Program Groups of Characters |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Ability to Control Key Character RATE Generation |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Repeat command for set # of Repeats |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Ability to Program Delays Between Keys |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Program Pitch and Roll as Digital Keys |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Ability to Key Key Output to Game Frame Rate |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
Ability to Program Keyboard RAW Scan Codes |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
|
Miscellaneous |
|
Made in |
USA |
China |
USA |
Approximate Street Price |
$ 139 |
$ 149 |
$ 69 |
Release Date |
Sept. 1994 |
June. 1995 |
Nov. 1995 |
( * ) Because of the need for {keyups}, etc. in most
cases max. possible is really closer to 100 - 120 possible functions
* Note * If any of the Information on this Page in regard to
either Suncom's F15 Eagle or Ch Products Combat Stick are false. Please contact TechSupp @Thrustmaster.com
and Thrustmaster will be glad to change that information
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