Suggest A Good Joystick

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levg79
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Suggest A Good Joystick

Sun Jun 20, 2004 10:28 pm

Hello everyone!

I was wondering, what model joystick everyone uses for their FS and if you're satisfied with it. I want to upgrade so any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
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Cadet985
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:13 am

I use a Logitech Attack 3. I have no complaints with it. It works very well with Flight SImulator 2004.

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dl757md
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:42 am

Thrustmaster Cougar. The best. Expensive but worth it.

http://us.thrustmaster.com/products/dsp_fam.php

Also it can modified in numerous and some very expensive way.

http://cougar.frugalsworld.com/

The saitek X45 is almost as capable but far less money.

http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x45.htm

It too can be programmed.

http://saitekhelp.simhq.com/Dhauz_Start.htm

Or you might wait for the new Saitek X52 due out in Sep/Oct 2004

http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x52.htm

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eclipseflight7
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:41 am

I have a Logitec something, but I hate it. It always goes to the right on rudder and ailerons. My MS Force Feedback Pro 2 was better, but unfortunatly I snapped the handle off that. It tells ya don't make sharp right turns.
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greaser
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Mon Jun 21, 2004 7:49 am

Dl757md, r u sure the X52 comes out in sep/oct?? Seems awfully long for such a good joystick, any idea of the costs of the X52 and the Cougar???
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dl757md
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:47 am

r u sure the X52 comes out in sep/oct??
I'm not positive about avial on the X52. I got sep/oct fromthis site.
http://www.dabs.com/uk/shopbybrand/saitek/ProductView.htm?quicklinx=362Q
They're also taking pre-orders for it but I'm not sure how much it would be with shipping and the exchange rate.



The best price I could find for the cougar is $284.85 at Amazon.com.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000062SSB/qid=1087774715/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl23/104-9207892-8051155?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846
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flymia
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:24 pm

I use a Stitek X45 which comes with a realistic Throttle. Has lots of buttons so you can make them what ever you want them to do. But when I am not Flying Airbuses Helicopters or Fighters I use my CH Products Flight Sim Yoke Which Is Great espsecilly since I have a Throttle and Yoke. I even got the Rudder Pedals too.
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Cadet985
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:14 am

Hey EclipseFlight7, could you get the model of that joystick? I had the same problem on my old Logitech. It's a Wingman Force 3D. I had a friend of mine who fixes computers and accessories take a look at it, and he said that there was a defect in the manufacturing of it.
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eclipseflight7
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:37 am

Logitec Extreme 3D Pro. I really wish I had saved my money and found a better one.
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NWADC9
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Wed Jun 23, 2004 2:38 am

I use what FlyMIA has, the Saitek X45. It has a seperate throttle, rudder controls, and all sorts of good stuff. I got mine for $79.99 at Best Buy.
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BritPilot777
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Fri Jun 25, 2004 1:31 am

I use the Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 Joystick. Not the best but not the worst.
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A3204eva
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RE: Suggest A Good Joystick

Fri Jun 25, 2004 2:52 am

I have a Microsoft Sidewinder Precison 2 Joystick too.

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I think it's the best Smile

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