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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