Thrustmaster’s HOTAS WARTHOG joystick has just rolled out, where flight enthusiasts and their souped-up computers will definitely appreciate what it has to offer right out of the box. This is definitely not in impulse purchase territory at $499.99, but good thing it comes with the build-up that might resemble what an actual pilot has to deal with. We’re talking about 19 action buttons, a “Point Of View” hat, the H.E.A.R.T (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) magnetic sensor system that delivers 16-bit precision, actual airplane button resistance, a detachable joystick and base, letting you install it in a cockpit if you want to for that ultimate gaming experience. If you still get shot down in a virtual dogfight with this, either your opponent is more skilful than you with the same hardware, or you might want to reconsider your previous vocation of being a baker. [Press Release]
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