Author Topic: Anyone recommend a good twist stick? (Read 276 times)

YUCCA · « **on:** July 30, 2004, 07:45:13 AM »

Well i've decided that wingman digital extreme 3d's are crap. And they stopped making my beloved MS Precision pro 2. So i figured i'd ask before i fork out my money

Kaz · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2004, 10:21:32 AM »

You can still get a Precision Pro 2 on amazon.com or ebay(amazon more likely). Last I checked, new in the box was around $50. Up to you if that's a good price or not for a stick no longer made.

Saitek Cyborg Evolution is a good stick alternative if you want a warranty.
Heard about the Thrustmaster twisty sticks(Thrustmaster Fox 2 Pro might be the best in their lineup), never tried them though. I can only vouch for Saitek.

YUCCA · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2004, 10:39:22 AM »

I hear saitek has crappy hat switches that go out easily.

Kaz · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2004, 10:57:30 AM »

I don't have that problem with my current stick, a saitek cyborg 3d gold, 3 years old. Maybe I got lucky, who knows, as with everything else YMMV.

United · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2004, 05:57:24 PM »

They stopped making precision 2s? Ive been using one for nearly 5 years now and cant bear the thought of losing it.

Halo · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2004, 09:44:19 PM »

Yucca, what went wrong with your Logitechs? I've had two (current the Extreme 3D Pro) and prefer them to any others.

YUCCA · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2004, 11:33:08 AM »

Well i did play alot when i used em. But i found that the hat switches got soft easily, i found problems such as the rudder would spike the roll or pitch axis and so would the throttle. A overall pain in the butt

Ghosth · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2004, 08:45:17 PM »

I got my spare Prec 2 (usb) on ebay for 28 $ including shipping.

New ones (unopened) will run 50 - 60.

Mine had been opened, but the software/book was still in the original wrapper, cord still tied from the factory, etc.