Simviation Forum - Buying a used joystick...

	Search the archive:

Simviation Main Site | Site Search | Upload Images

Simviation Forum › Computer Hardware & Software Forum › Hardware › Buying a used joystick...

(Moderators: Mitch., Fly2e, ozzy72, beaky, Clipper, JBaymore, Bob70, BigTruck)

‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›

Pages: 1

Buying a used joystick... (Read 289 times)

Jan 5^th, 2004 at 2:25pm

ftlosm Offline
Lieutenant Colonel
FS2004 ROCKS!
Michigan

Gender:
Posts: 9

Hey all, just started out on FS2004 about 3-4 days ago and lovin it! Thinking about getting a flight stick, asked in another post and someone said go with the sidewinder, i went on ebay and was lookin around (figured i would pick one up cheap and try it) and there are SO many different versions and types i am a bit overwhelmed...

I have read in the descriptions of some that are for win 98 only and others that dont mention 2000, or usb etc, just wondering if I buy a used stick what models are the ones to stay away from or to look for in particular?

I am running windows 2000 pro on a athlon 2100 with 1 gig of 2700 ram, ati 8500dv video card, 120 gig hd, and using FS2004 COF.

Thanks for any input,

(these are not my auctions just ones i was looking at as reference)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3450405292&category=3666

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2777496279&category=170

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3068840489&category=3677

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2777427617&category=170

& many others that look similar but go by different models and or slightly different name or looks...

Bill

IP Logged

Reply #1 - Jan 5^th, 2004 at 2:54pm

ozzy72 Offline
Global Moderator
Pretty scary huh?
Madsville

Gender:
Posts: 37122

Hi Bill, well welcome to the forums and the mad world of SimV Wink

When I started out in 2k2 my first two sticks were second hand, and I got a good year out of each. I'm now running an M$ one (brand new 8)), and v.happy with it.
If you can afford it a new one its worth it, failing that there are plenty of places around where you can get a refurbished one, but hey eBay have some great bargins Wink

Personal preference will vary according to what people have Roll Eyes

Ozzy

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

IP Logged

Reply #2 - Jan 5^th, 2004 at 7:29pm

zeberdee Offline
Colonel
I love YaBB 1G - SP1!
Sunny Bradford Yorks uk

Gender:
Posts: 469

Hi Bill

Re the sidewinder joystick I think I am right in saying there are four versions two forcefeedback & two not. The early sidewinders were game port connection, and are ok with Windows upto I think 98, the later joysticks are usb and will work with the later windows ie XP. I use the early gameport force feed back with windows 98 (payed £70 five years ago!) I am upgrading to XP soon and will buy the usb version (£39.99) from Dixons. Microsoft are discontinuing their joysticks because there is too much compertition ! I hope this helps. Happy landings, Chris Grin

If your not part of the answer your part of the problem! &&I've often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming. &&&&

IP Logged

Reply #3 - Jan 7^th, 2004 at 12:47pm

Scottler Offline
Colonel
Albany, New York USA

Gender:
Posts: 5989

Admittedly, I haven't clicked your links yet, but FYI, a lot of folks 'round here (myself included) swear by the Saitek X-45 HOTAS.

Not a cheap stick, compared to a few, but not at all an expensive set up either (comparatively speaking). I think it's going now for about $70 to $80 in the box. Might be able to find it used for a bit less.

Great edit, Bob.&&&&&&Google it. &&&&www.google.com

IP Logged

Reply #4 - Jan 7^th, 2004 at 7:20pm

mailrail Offline
Major
I love YaBB 1G - SP1!

Posts: 4

Bill:

Saw your post and thought I'd let you know that I actually have a stick on Ebay right now. I put it up for bid a few days ago. I just upgraded to XP and bought me a new Logitech 3d pro. There's absolutely nothing wrong with my old Sidewinder, except that I'm not sure it's compatable with Windows XP. It worked great with Windows 2000; which is what I was running before. My new Dell computer doesn't have a gameport in the back and this model of Sidewinder doesn't have a USB connection, although you can get an adapter at Radio Shack. I'd love to see it go to a "Simviation pilot". The auction ends in 3 days. So far no bids. If you have any questions about it, let me know. Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3069699085&category=3677&rd=1

Sully

IP Logged

Pages: 1

‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›

« Home

‹ Board

Top of this page