Upgrade Help

[the_autopilot]

I'm the last person you'd expect to need help with upgrades (or need an upgrade at all), but here I am.

I'm looking for a good joystick. It's main use will be for fs2004, but it must work (well) with other (not necessiarily flying) games.

Price isn't really a problem for me, but I do have some requirements.
-It must use USB. I don't have any ports available unless there is such a thing as a firewire joystick.
-It was must be small. <---Big issue
I don't have a lot of room for a joystick becuase my entire room is filled with moniters, tv's, computers, workstations, servers, projectors, surround sound speakers, etc. Any space I do have is reserved for my workspace (like assembling comps, etc.)
-It must be wireless. I have too many wires from ethernet (I don't like wireless networks) to optical fiber.
-It must use USB power. I don't think i have an extra outlet and if I did, i will probably use it for a new peice of equiment very soon. Yes, I have extension cords, but again, they will probably get used up by other stuff.


Thanks in advance for any help.

[the_autopilot]

Could I have some help please?

I heard saitek's are good, but I don't know if they meet my req's (above).

[Skittles]

I've not seen any small wireless joysticks, but I'm piping in to make sure you've balanced the Amp usage of all that equipment? If you'd like to know more PM me.

[the_autopilot]

Yeah, the amps are balenced.

I have several power lines that go into this house (each a seperate bill).

[Skittles]

Yeah, the amps are balenced.

I have several power lines that go into this house (each a seperate bill).

Whew! Just hoping you weren't heading into disaster. Sorry I can't help fill your joystick request though.

[BrittMac]

Autopilot.........

Saitek does make a wireless version of the Cyborg evo joystick.  Uses 2.4 Ghz too.  BUT, I dont know if it is USB or not.  The stick itself uses batteries (of course), so I dont think that it has any other power issues.  Here is a link, hope it works......

http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/cybor ... reless.htm

I dont think it is a very large joystick either.  It is about the same size as the old Wingman sticks, give or take a little.  Hope this helped.

[the_autopilot]

Thank you.

I will look into it. BTW, does anyone have this joystick. It is easy to use, accurate, etc.?

[zeberdee]

A while back PC PILOT did a review of a cordless joystick, I don't remember any more than that. I will try to find the report for you if your interested, BUT it may take a few days as everything is still packed away (had builders in) Regards Chris

[BrittMac]

Autopilot....

I know a couple people that have the corded version of the Saitek Cyborg Evo and they like it alot.  I dont know about the wireless version.  You have to be careful with most wireless sticks though because they will go into a sleep mode when they arent used for a few seconds.  Your intial inputs will wake up the stick, but wont do anything.  Freaks some people out, but it only takes a heartbeat for the stick to "wake up"  Just be prepared for that with a wireless.

[the_autopilot]

Ok, thanks.