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Dec 5^th, 2011 at 9:10pm

F35LightningII Offline
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My current Force 3D Pro has gone faulty so I'll probably be getting a new joystick at Christmas. Any recommendations on which one to get?

It should be under NZD $100.

Use this site to check prices in NZ: www.pricespy.co.nz

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Reply #1 - Dec 6^th, 2011 at 2:17am

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My personal recommendation...>>> http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/fly5.html

A low cost, all-rounder...

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Reply #2 - Dec 9^th, 2011 at 4:15am

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Thanks, I'll consider that one.

How's the Extreme 3D Pro? Are its controls pretty good (not going right or left when the stick is centered etc.)? Will it not lose calibration in under a year?

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Reply #3 - Dec 9^th, 2011 at 4:31am

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I have had the Extreme 3D Pro for 2 to 3 years since my old joystick broke and the controls are good & I haven't calibrated it ever.

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Reply #4 - Dec 9^th, 2011 at 6:40am

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andy190 wrote on Dec 9^th, 2011 at 4:31am:

I have had the Extreme 3D Pro for 2 to 3 years since my old joystick broke and the controls are good & I haven't calibrated it ever.

I've had mine for nearly 7 years. While it hasn't really needed any recalibration since it's initial setup, I have had to increase the null zones in my sims a bit over the years. (getting a little sloppy) However, for the money, it has been well worth it imho.

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Reply #5 - Dec 16^th, 2011 at 8:53am

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Saitek X52, separate throatal and joystick

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