Simviation Forum - is IT worth it???

May 2^nd, 2005 at 8:50am

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What make of joystick is the best and is it worth buying a force feedback???

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Reply #1 - May 2^nd, 2005 at 1:17pm

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I picked up the Saitek X45 a month ago, it's by far the best stick I've used (comes with a separate throttle). Only thing is, haven't had time to learn how to configure all the buttons yet. This one doesn't have force feedback but the feel is very realistic as it is, featuring exceptional precision. The Saitek is pricey at around $150 CDN but well worth it - you probably won't ever have to buy another joystick unless this one dies of old age. Can't say the same for the 3 Logitecs I went through...

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Reply #2 - May 2^nd, 2005 at 3:39pm

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I brought a FF joystick. A week later I turned the Force Feedback off. Damn annoying. Tongue

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Reply #3 - May 2^nd, 2005 at 5:38pm

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Go half way and get the rumble force. Probably more realistic too. Here is what I have. Lovely stick. 8)

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Reply #4 - May 3^rd, 2005 at 9:54am

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I'd also strongly encourage you to pick up the Saitek X-45. Beautiful stick!

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Reply #5 - May 3^rd, 2005 at 8:23pm

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If you dont mind parting with the stick. I reccomend CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB.

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Reply #6 - May 4^th, 2005 at 5:16pm

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Thanks been helpful!!! --- surprised logitech didnt live up to its quality brand name in your reports. Shocked

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Reply #7 - May 4^th, 2005 at 5:40pm

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Logitech and FS generally don't mix. I had a wingman for years and was constantly struggling with it. Gotta Saitek Cyborg Evo and suddenly everything was all better Grin

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Reply #8 - May 6^th, 2005 at 8:29am

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Saitek Evo for me. When I can afford it, I'm either moving up to the Evo cordless or the Evo Force Feedback. Probably the cordless...

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Reply #9 - May 8^th, 2005 at 4:50pm

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Hi,

I admit I'm not a very frequent user of FS, but I've never had a problem with my logitech joystick (other than having to change the batteries every now and then which gets annoying: it's cordless).

What problems do logitech joysticks normally have?

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Reply #10 - May 8^th, 2005 at 11:17pm

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They never (mine didn't) really calibrate. The rudder was ALWAYS off, even after having calibrated it hundreds of times. Also, in the Wingman FF 3D (I think thats what it was called), it was impossible to increase the center spring strength, meaning that the thing just kind of lolled about and created problems in the air.

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Reply #11 - Aug 31^st, 2005 at 1:39pm

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Thanks to ALLL>

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Reply #12 - Aug 31^st, 2005 at 2:42pm

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I don't know how much you want to spend on it, but if you have enough money, I'd buy a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick. It's very expensive, but it's made for the MS flightsims.

Features:

USB connection for plug-and-play ease
16 programmable functions; 8 buttons plus 8-direction hat
Rotating handle gives precise rudder control
16-bit 25-MHz on-board processor delivers 100 different forces
Save and download programmed game commands into game-specific controller profiles

Got this from amazon.com

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Reply #13 - Aug 31^st, 2005 at 6:07pm

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Get a Saitek Cyborg Evo Force, Brilliant joystick.. prefer it over a X-52 or X-42 anyday Grin

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Reply #14 - Sep 1^st, 2005 at 1:49am

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I don't know how much you want to spend on it, but if you have enough money, I'd buy a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick. It's very expensive, but it's made for the MS flightsims.

Got this from amazon.com

Pidgeon,

That's a pretty neat trick since MS haven't manufactured a stick for years now. Could you post a link to the device if it's still available?

There are a lot of fans of MS sticks who would like one.

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