Moza AB6 Combo and MTQ Throttle

[CJsRevolt]

A quick review and first thoughts from a noob.

I recently upgraded to this setup after starting out on a second hand Saitek X-55 Rhino. The Rhino was nice, but suffered the infamous ghost inputs on the throttle and some potentiometer drift on the stick. The MTQ is a game changer for me. Enough buttons to map everything I can meaningfully use. I love the dual mapping ability with the throttle base, being able to set the idle detent on the throttle axis, being able to set a finger reachable modifier to double up the potential mapping options, two slew axis thumb sticks available to me for target designator, etc. etc. If anyone is looking for a reasonably priced HOTAS setup, I would say seriously consider Moza gear.

The stick on the AB6 base is sooooo smooth and feels totally connected to the aircraft. Precise too. I had previously entered the Moza ecosystem with the R12 Base for sim racing and was very impressed with it, so figured best to stay with what I know and I have zero regrets. 

Not sure what else comes in a review but these are my initial impressions.

 

 

[Goob113870]

i'm glad people can afford those expensive sticks and throttles. im still on my Logitech X-52 Pro HOTAS.

[CJsRevolt]

Goob, They weren't too expensive. The MTQ throttle is only AU$350 which is very reasonable considering the quality. The AB6 combo was a little dearer at AU$619. Under AU$1000 for a pretty high end setup is fairly reasonable. At the end of the day, if you are having fun with your current setup, then it is good enough to do the trick. Keep playing on the X-52 and work towards the goal of upgrading. I am nearly 50 mate, so I have worked for many years to be able to get my hands on nice stuff.....

[Flanker562]

I think my TM HOTAS One is like 169 bucks, so I like it a lot myself, but that's pretty decent, and Logitech isn't bad quality, but yeah save up for a better stick though.

[Goob113870]

13 hours ago, CJsRevolt said:

Goob, They weren't too expensive. The MTQ throttle is only AU$350 which is very reasonable considering the quality. The AB6 combo was a little dearer at AU$619. Under AU$1000 for a pretty high end setup is fairly reasonable. At the end of the day, if you are having fun with your current setup, then it is good enough to do the trick. Keep playing on the X-52 and work towards the goal of upgrading. I am nearly 50 mate, so I have worked for many years to be able to get my hands on nice stuff.....

I do want to upgrade my HOTAS so I guess I'm going to start saving for one that's better or i might try a GO-Fund Me LOL. But I am glad you have a really awesome setup. 

[streakeagle]

I had pre-ordered the WinCtrl FFB stick and rudder pedals. But WinCtrl seems to have problems with quality control, production schedules, communication, and customer support. So, I canceled the order and got a MOZA AB9. I have been using a VKB Gunfighter Mk2 upgraded to a Mk3 for years. I didn't want to give up the MCG Ultimate grip, so I got an adapter. The AB9 provides the force feedback, the VKB grip is connected to the VKB USB black box and retains the custom configuration I love so much. The VKB was the smoothest, most precise stick I ever owned, but the AB9 equals that and adds force feedback. But force feedback is only as good as the software profile driving it. It turns out the two aircraft that I love and fly the most, the DCS F-4E and DCS UH-1H also happen to have the best in-game profiles. Both are an absolute joy to fly with the FFB stick. In the meantime, I have learned how to customize the MOZA profiles to accommodate DCS modules that have poor native profiles. I have also been using a vibrating seat pad for many years. The force feedback stick complements the seat pad very well. I have waited a long time for a decent force feedback solution. The MOZA options are somewhat affordable and have established a record for decent quality/reliability with decent customer support.

After the WinCtrl FFB stick and rudder pedals have been around long enough to work out the bugs in the software and hardware, I may end up getting them just to compare. By the time that happens, my bank account should be in a position to afford it.

[Goob113870]

i make my own force feedback in my seat when i break wind in it . 

Seriously the last FFB stick i had was microsofts Sidewinder 2 FFB many decades ago. Wish I still had that one.

[ravenclaw_007]

i still use my HOTAS Warthog stick , throttle and pedals but if one day i got enough money i try the Moza one , it looks very interesting but the price is very high considering you need the stick , throttle and pedals