CH Products joysticks

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I thinking of getting a new joystick to replace my worn-out Wingman. Does anyone use CH Products joysticks? If so, would they recommend them? DougD

[JBaymore]

I have had their usb Yoke and Pedals for quite a while.  I have been very happy with the quality and the ease of setup.    Don't know anything about theior joysticks though.

best,

.....................john

[Saitek]

I've heard they are in thing for the serious simmer. I prefer to spend just

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Saitek, what is that? I can't seem to find matching pictures to tell me. I went to saitekusa.com.

[Saitek]

It is a Saitek Cyborg 3D Rumble Force. They also do it in a force feedback version and a basic version I believe. It is a cracking joystick and, when I bought mine, came with a 2 year guarentee. Rather unusual as most only come with 1.
Lovely to use. You can turn the Rumble Force off if you don't like it, but it is in one respect more realistic than force feedback as real planes don't kick about nearly as much!
If you have lots of money then go for a yoke - though I have never used one - as it is much more realistic. (But you may find you need to practise using it).

Here is a review (rather old ) - but their criticisms seem rather over the top to me.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,689608,00.asp

Unfortunately they don't seem to be selling them now, at least i can't see them. The Saitek site used to sell loads of types - now I can barely see any.  :-X If you look down at your local PC store they'll probably still sell them. I know them sell them at our local PC superstore

Ben

[|| Andy ||]

Saitek Cyborg Evo Force is miles better..

The best joystick imo..

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Thanks fellas, I'm seriously thinking about saitek sticks also.

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Andy, Where's the throttle? It says it has a slide throttle.



And what all those other nobby things?

[IndioBlack]

The CH Products Joysticks are of excellent quality. They have a very light touch, so you can make fine manouevres very easily.

My friend has a Saitek - the

[Jakemaster]

I use the Ch yoke and pedals, definately very high quality, so if their stick is anywhere near as good, then it would probably be amazing.  But they are expensive, but probably worth it.  

[IndioBlack]

Yes, I forgot to mention the cost. But if Flight Simming is a major hobby for you, then you tend to pump your spare cash into it.
You can pay around