Simviation Forum - What's the best joystick???

Jan 19^th, 2004 at 2:10pm

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Hey what's up. 8)
I'm new Grin

and my dad said i need a joystick to play. Undecided

So i have FS2002 but i can't play with out a joystick. Cry

What's the best one. ??? ??? ???

P.S.It has to be with in $100.00. Roll Eyes

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Reply #1 - Jan 19^th, 2004 at 5:03pm

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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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Reply #2 - Jan 19^th, 2004 at 5:09pm

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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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Reply #3 - Jan 19^th, 2004 at 7:05pm

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

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Reply #4 - Jan 20^th, 2004 at 4:15am

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I have the Saitek Cyborg which costed me about €30. It is very reliable and more hardy than the Sidewinder. It is also easily adjustable for left handed people and for all sizes of hands.

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Reply #5 - Jan 20^th, 2004 at 10:22am

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Well i guess i'll try the Saitek X-45 HOTAS. Cheesy

8) ???

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P.S.Thanks hyperion. Wink

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Reply #6 - Jan 20^th, 2004 at 1:19pm

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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.
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Reply #7 - Jan 20^th, 2004 at 1:49pm

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Thanks zaphod. Grin

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Reply #8 - Jan 21^st, 2004 at 7:35am

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I have had several joysticks and the Saitek X45 is by far the best for realism and ease of use

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Reply #9 - Jan 21^st, 2004 at 8:21am

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Thanks guys, I ordered the Saitek X45. Grin

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Reply #10 - Jan 24^th, 2004 at 8:40am

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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. Wink

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Reply #11 - Jan 24^th, 2004 at 4:37pm

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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)

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Reply #12 - Jan 24^th, 2004 at 9:34pm