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THRUSTMASTER Hotas Warthog Dual Throttles (PC DVD)(Black)

THRUSTMASTER Hotas Warthog Dual Throttles (PC DVD)(Black)

Bottom line: The THRUSTMASTER Hotas Warthog Dual Throttles ($278.93 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Hall-effect H.E.A.R.T sensors avoid the potentiometer drift that kills cheaper throttles; main trade-off: T.A.R.G.E.T programming has a steep learning curve for first-time HOTAS owners.

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By , Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For flight-sim yokes, throttles and rudder pedals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Hall-effect H.E.A.R.T sensors avoid the potentiometer drift that kills cheaper throttles
  • ✓ Dual replica throttles let you cut one engine independently in twin-engine sims
  • ✓ Push-pull throttle with disengageable afterburner detent for realistic mil-power staging
  • ✓ Control panel with 5 programmable LEDs for at-a-glance mode and system state
  • ✓ T.A.R.G.E.T software maps every axis and button across the Thrustmaster ecosystem

Cons

  • ✗ T.A.R.G.E.T programming has a steep learning curve for first-time HOTAS owners
  • ✗ Sold as a PC-only peripheral, so console flight sim players are excluded
  • ✗ Modest 275-review sample size compared with mainstream gaming peripherals
  • ✗ Full metal build makes desk or mount space a real planning consideration

Manufacturer description

THRUSTMASTER Hotas Warthog Dual Throttles

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Key Features

  • H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology
  • Dual replica throttles
  • Pull and Push Throttle System with Disengageable Afterburner
  • Control Panel with 5 Programmable LEDs
  • Thrustmaster expert flying ecosystem.T.A.R.G.E.T advanced programming software on PC

Full Specifications

ColorBlack
Model NameHotas Warthog Dual Throttles
Unit Count1 count
Model Number2960739
CompatibilityPC
Button Quantity34
Controller TypeThrottle Quadrant
Item Dimensions9.69 x 7.8 x 12.36 inches
Hardware Platformpc, windows_8
Compatible DevicesWindows
Additional FeaturesLightweight
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Manufacturer Part Number2960739
Item Dimensions D x W x H8.5"D x 13.3"W x 7.87"H
External Testing CertificationNão aplicável
Global Trade Identification Number03362932914341

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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