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Review on Thrustmaster TPR Pedals Windows Pc by Dave Neal

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Game Changer is good for PC

After several hours of research comparing MFG and Slavs I settled on TPR. In summary, my only regret is that I did not purchase a set of Saitek Pro pedals two weeks prior to this review. The gliding of these pedals never seemed natural to me (a private RW pilot) so I stayed away from the MFG. I immediately felt more comfortable and more immersed in TPR. After half an hour of getting used to it, I took off in a DCS Spitfire, which, as is well known, relies almost exclusively on precise rudder control. I could never be as specific as I wanted with Saiteks and I always had to chase the ball. With TPR, the action is smooth and repeatable. I can easily turn into turns with the DCS F14 and have no problem taking off and landing the DCS warbirds. I feel like some of the negative reviews are very minor and picky at the time of publication. Brake feel is not as metallic and harsh as intended. I would never have noticed if the YouTube video hadn't mentioned it. The initial setup can be a little tedious, but be patient and get it right. For most, this will never touch again. Despite their weight, they glide across the carpet like any other set. During the initial setup, the position of the brake sensor ball joints must be observed, among other things. You can easily leave them in a position that loads them from the side during action and is likely to cause them to break. I believe one review shows such a gap. After adjusting the brakes, I made sure to loosen the lock nut and re-true the ball joints. Sounds complicated, but it's not when you actually make adjustments. If you are looking for a more natural, precise action and don't want to invest a small fortune in a personal offshore bank account and wait more than 6 months (Slavs), here are the pedals for you!

Pros
  • Brilliantly done
Cons
  • A number of factors