Simviation Forum - Need New Joystick

Nov 27^th, 2004 at 12:04pm

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Iam currently runn ing a Microsoft 3D pro joystick but i have been told they no longer make them. Can anyone recommend a good joystick similar to the sidewinder pro? I use the twist grip rudder for flying helo's.
Thanks Allen

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Reply #1 - Nov 27^th, 2004 at 4:21pm

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Try the MS Sidewinder, it works well for me on Helo's

Later, RD

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Reply #2 - Nov 27^th, 2004 at 4:30pm

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Well I maybe pretty biased, but........ Grin

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Reply #3 - Nov 27^th, 2004 at 4:55pm

RollerBall Ex Member

I have a Logitech Wingman. I am appalled by its poor quality and even more by the response I got from Logitech when I went back to them about it. Also there are many posts on the forum here about Logitech problems.

My recommendation based on my own experience is - avoid anything that has the Logitech name on it.

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Reply #4 - Nov 27^th, 2004 at 4:58pm

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I would agree with you there, Logitech stuff sux IMO too. Like you said it just feels badly put together and generally shabby. My old Logitech Joystick I had years ago broke very quickly so I just went a brought a decent one. Had an M$ Sidewinder for ages but that finally died Sad

Woulda got another only M$ has stopped making them DOH.

I have gone to Saitek now too and the build quality and feel is quite good IMO at the moment!

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Reply #5 - Nov 27^th, 2004 at 5:14pm

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I've had two Logitech Wingman Extreme. Both rubbish. One lasted just under a year and the other about 5 months. I treated them really well and only flew about 150 hours between them.
Saitek is so good. Wink

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Flying FSX with Saitek's pro flight range:
Radio
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Yoke and throttle quad
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Reply #6 - Nov 27^th, 2004 at 5:42pm

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I used the Logitech briefly (anyone want it?) Now I use the Saitek X45, I couldn't believe the build quality it's so good. One minor criticism is it's a tad sticky for precision stuff like helos. I've tried using lube, but I'm thinking of replacing the washer or maybe using a spring clamp to relieve pressure. Anyway, it's a million times better than the Logitech and maybe 500,000 times better than the MS.

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