Thrustmaster Viper TQS: Metal Throttle Quadrant System, 21 Action Buttons, 5 Axes, Iconic Chaff/Flare Functions, Licensed by the U.S. Air Force (Compatible with PC)

Way better than expected. While getting the LEDs to work with non-supported software requires some fiddling with some command scripting, they do provide you with the tools and there are guides on how to easily program and modify commands using the Viper panel.I made a basic LED tmc that I run before playing any games with it, so all of the buttons and backpanel lighting are activated, making it easy to see and read, especially when playing at night with the lights off.Other programs read it as a standard button-based USB device, so I was able to apply a bunch of system commands and flight controls to it in games like Star Citizen. Definitely useful for things like hailing, operator modes, ATC, and other logistics. Really adds to the immersion.Plus, this thing is VERY sturdy. Thrustmaster has developed a reputation for products that don't last long (and I can attest to that from firsthand experience with their controllers), but this thing was built to last. Very well rounded. The buttons have a good tactile feel, and the switches have good resistance so they feel nice and weighty.Only thing is I have not been able to get the landing gear toggle to work properly as a button -- you have to lift it up first and then pull the lever. While it reads as a button in the system software, it doesn't read it as a button in-game. I never bothered fiddling with it anymore, but overall I'm very happy with the results and it adds a ton of playability to the games.

A very nice throttle of high quality, with buttons of equally high quality. You can really hear and feel when they go in. Nothing has been spared on the Klitén here! You can enjoy, look forward to using this.

Works as intended quality build.

I love this throttle and shipping was fast

Compared to the winwing model, this one is DCS friendly without having to bind every button, switch, and throttle. It does have a slight delay on cold and dark start to go to idle, but works great after. Easy to get used to in VR. It's overkill for war thunder players. Haven't tried MSFS 2020, but I'd imagine the 2024 will benefit.

I wanted the TQS as I've been flying the F16 pretty much exclusively in DCS. It's great for that purpose, better than using the TM Warthog (which is an incredibly good device for all others). The throttle moves smoothly & the buttons all work well. The ergonomics are excellent. Compared to the TM Warthog, in terms of quality of build, I have to say the TQS does not feel as well made. It's lighter & has more plastic in it. A couple of the buttons that you turn (counter measures) feel excessively stiff, but they do work. I haven't been able to get the LED lights for the gear to work yet (submitted to TM support), but everything else is good. Be sure to activate the virtual buttons through the TM software that you download, otherwise, it won't take advantage of all of its potential. I have it sitting on a desk top, which I found that it tends to move a bit, which is annoying. I fixed this by using some strong 3M adhesive strips (rather like Velcro). Works fine at keeping it stable, otherwise you may want to consider a mounting option. I don't have space for that. Is the TQS worth the steep price? If you want to fly other planes in DCS, I'd suggest using the TM Warthog. However, if the F16 is "your plane of choice," I've found it to be worth it. Just a little disappointed in the build quality at this price point.Update: After a few weeks, still feel the same. However, TM support has not provided much help re the LED lights. While it's a minor issue, it really should be "plug & play" for this price. They just referred me to the TM T.A.R.G.E.T software, which is not exactly user friendly. I'm not a computer expert, but I'm also not completely ignorant w/them. After several attempts to get the LED's to work, I've given up. TM SHOULD have a video available to show how to do it, or better yet, have them work from the beginning. There are quite a few others I've seen online w/the same issue.

When you rest your hand on the throttle it just fits. All the switches are right there. I worked on the F-16 for many years and it just feels right in your hand. The lower assembly has a lot of switches and knobs all are programable. The gear handle is handy especially with VR. I may print an extension for the zoom lever to make it easier to move, it’s a bit short. There’s a lot more to talk about than I will comment on here. It is an investment and I personally think it’s worth it. Time will tell how well it holds up. It’s not quite the beast the Warthog is but then again it’s for and entirely different aircraft. .