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What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 2:10 pm
by Dark Knight
Hey what's up. 8)
I'm new ;D and my dad said i need a joystick to play. :-/
So i have FS2002 but i can't play with out a joystick. :'(
What's the best one. ??? ??? ???

P.S.It has to be with in $100.00. ::)

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:03 pm
by Scottler
I personally love my Saitek X-45 HOTAS....very popular stick here at SimV, and it only runs about $70 USD.


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Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:09 pm
by P-40_Warhawk
My Microsoft Sidewinder is reliable, easy to use, and cheap. I got it on sale for about 25 bucks but its prob 50 reg. price

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:05 pm
by terbert
Hi
I've got the same, Warhawk, got mine for 14 pounds sterling, special offer, does the works with no probs ;)

Tony C  Bucks, England

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:15 am
by Poseidon
I have the Saitek Cyborg which costed me about

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 10:22 am
by Dark Knight
Well i guess i'll try the Saitek X-45 HOTAS. :D
:) ;) :D ;D >:( :( :o 8) ??? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-/ :-* :'(

I'M O.U.T. OUT!

P.S.Thanks hyperion. ;)

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:19 pm
by Zaphod
I have a sidewinder as well, and it's reliable if not very exciting. A bit sloppy around the middle (if you know what I mean). :)
I've just read an article in the excellent "PC Pilot" mag, that says that Microsoft are to discontinue the Sidewinder range of joysticks, so good deals will almost certainly be available!!. I'm not sure about continued support though?

Wish you luck.
Zaphod.

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:49 pm
by Dark Knight
Thanks zaphod. ;D

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 7:35 am
by Northall
I have had several joysticks and the Saitek X45 is by far the best for realism and ease of use

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 8:21 am
by Dark Knight
Thanks guys, I ordered the Saitek X45. ;D

I GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 8:40 am
by Dark Knight
I got the saitek X45 on the 23d, And it works graet,I don't no how I play'd with out it. ???

Thanks guys. ;)

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 4:37 pm
by Sam 400
Hey, just wondered. Does that have force feedback. Because I would have really recommended one with that as I just brought a basic one with that and think it's the bomb! lol
Sam 8)

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 9:34 pm
by Scottler
Nope, not a force feedback stick.  I personally don't like 'em.

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 11:17 pm
by Selbio
They have a Saitek Cyborg at walmart for about $35 and a Logitech for about the same. Which one should I go for?

Re: What's the best joystick???

PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 2:54 am
by Stratobat
Selbio,

I'm using a Saitek Cyborg 3D Gold stick, haven't had any problems with it. It's pretty good ;D

Ultimately though, you need to go with something that feels right for you :)

Regards,
Stratobat