Just a quick video showing what the first production run of the Total Controls Multi-Function Button Box looks like and how the buttons and switches move. Comparing to the VPC MongoosT-50CM3 Throttle, which I think is fair since they are in similar price ranges.

I've only had it for a few days, but so far I like it. It is fantastic with the F/A-18 in DCS, and is great in a lot of other modules too. I am slightly disappointed in the buttons on the Total Controls box compared to the Virpil buttons. I think the Total Controls box would be amazing if it came with the same buttons as the Virpil Throttle, with the removable clear top and customizable backlighting. Maybe in a future version?

Anyway, the buttons look great, and they function just fine. The lighting and labels are great, since I fly in VR and keep my room dark. I can just make out what I need to press if I peek through the gap in the nose. All of the other switches and dials seem seem solid and smooth, except for the landing gear and hook switches. The switch on the inside is fine, it's the locking collar that causes the wobble. I have not found it to cause any problems so far, and it is really cool to use them when coming in for a landing. I the only other thing I could wish for would be if the F-16 dobber hat at the top was clicky, like the Virpil hats. I'm a sucker for clicky buttons.

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