Loyal LanOC event participants are likely to be familiar, and perhaps even have a product by the gaming peripheral specialists Thrustmaster. Having been a faithful sponsor of our events in the past, Thrustmaster may share the sole responsibility for hooking Wes on flight sims, and without a doubt aided in no way to his racing simulation addiction. Their booth at this year's CES was large enough to warrant the use of two neighboring locations, a good indicator of the full-sized peripherals they had to demo.I can't help but feel like Thrustmaster did a little homework on me, since within the first two minutes of our meeting I had an energy drink in my hand. Partner developer Hercules shared the booth showing off their latest in DJ equipment, and I had procured a special edition of a new line of energy drinks in that spirit. Now in possession of both caffeine and a collector's item, I was biased from the beginning.
Much of the booth was an array of products Thrustmaster already offers, such as the Ferrari Wireless Racing Wheel and the Cougar Hotas Flight Stick. Thrustmaster was not without their new product showcase, however, with an enthusiast grade, Playstation 3 racing wheel. The T-500 works closely with the much anticipated Gran Turismo 5, and includes technology that sets it apart in the realms of accuracy and feedback. The package also contains a full metal pedal system thatconverts to F1 or rally-style racing. Though the wheel is closely tied to GT5, plans for PC drivers as well as a gear shift are planned for release within the coming months.
Neighboring the T-500 was a replica cockpit of the A10-C, featuring the recently released Hotas Warthog, which replaces to Hotas Cougar. The main difference is the use of magnetic technology, that ensures longevity of the product.
Much of the booth was an array of products Thrustmaster already offers, such as the Ferrari Wireless Racing Wheel and the Cougar Hotas Flight Stick. Thrustmaster was not without their new product showcase, however, with an enthusiast grade, Playstation 3 racing wheel. The T-500 works closely with the much anticipated Gran Turismo 5, and includes technology that sets it apart in the realms of accuracy and feedback. The package also contains a full metal pedal system thatconverts to F1 or rally-style racing. Though the wheel is closely tied to GT5, plans for PC drivers as well as a gear shift are planned for release within the coming months.
Neighboring the T-500 was a replica cockpit of the A10-C, featuring the recently released Hotas Warthog, which replaces to Hotas Cougar. The main difference is the use of magnetic technology, that ensures longevity of the product.
