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What's the best joystick???

Postby Dark Knight » Mon Jan 19, 2004 2:10 pm

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. ::)
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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Scottler » Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:03 pm

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???

Postby P-40_Warhawk » Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:09 pm

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
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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby terbert » Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:05 pm

Hi
I've got the same, Warhawk, got mine for 14 pounds sterling, special offer, does the works with no probs ;)

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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Poseidon » Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:15 am

I have the Saitek Cyborg which costed me about
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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Dark Knight » Tue Jan 20, 2004 10:22 am

Well i guess i'll try the Saitek X-45 HOTAS. :D
:) ;) :D ;D >:( :( :o 8) ??? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-/ :-* :'(

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P.S.Thanks hyperion. ;)
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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Zaphod » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:19 pm

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?

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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Dark Knight » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:49 pm

Thanks zaphod. ;D
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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Northall » Wed Jan 21, 2004 7:35 am

I have had several joysticks and the Saitek X45 is by far the best for realism and ease of use
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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Dark Knight » Wed Jan 21, 2004 8:21 am

Thanks guys, I ordered the Saitek X45. ;D
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I GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Postby Dark Knight » Sat Jan 24, 2004 8:40 am

I got the saitek X45 on the 23d, And it works graet,I don't no how I play'd with out it. ???

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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Sam 400 » Sat Jan 24, 2004 4:37 pm

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
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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Scottler » Sat Jan 24, 2004 9:34 pm

Nope, not a force feedback stick.  I personally don't like 'em.
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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Selbio » Sat Jan 24, 2004 11:17 pm

They have a Saitek Cyborg at walmart for about $35 and a Logitech for about the same. Which one should I go for?
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Re: What's the best joystick???

Postby Stratobat » Sun Jan 25, 2004 2:54 am

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 :)

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