Author Topic: I'm buying a new joystick is this one good ?? (Read 960 times)

FiLtH · « **Reply #15 on:** August 05, 2005, 12:14:00 AM »

Goob ever use MSFFB? Ive tried a bunch too. CH,Saitek,MS and out of them all nothing compares to the FFB. Everything else is a stick on a spring. If someone never tried the FFB, they dont know what they are missing. In my opinion of course.

Toad · « **Reply #16 on:** August 05, 2005, 12:32:47 AM »

I've got an old TM rudder pedal setup that I could be induced to part with................

Worked last time it was hooked up... maybe 6-7 years ago.

Kerago · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2005, 12:54:34 AM »

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Originally posted by FiLtH
Goob ever use MSFFB? Ive tried a bunch too. CH,Saitek,MS and out of them all nothing compares to the FFB. Everything else is a stick on a spring. If someone never tried the FFB, they dont know what they are missing. In my opinion of course.

I live in constant fear of the day my FFB2 dies. Fracking M$, they make a product that actually works really really well and then decide "Meh, Joysticks are too hard, lets stop making them."

Many of the best sticks in Jumpgate (space sim) swore/swear by them, and it's served me fine in Aces High (not that I'm a good enough pilot for the joystick to ever be a limiting factor).

DrDea · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2005, 01:03:38 AM »

No.It sux's.Get CH.

BTW · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2005, 05:32:26 AM »

>>the hat switches on the X45 won't last a year under normal use.

Are the hat switches on the x52 any better?

Seeker · « **Reply #20 on:** August 05, 2005, 05:56:29 AM »

I've had an X-45 for a year and was happy with it.

Just replaced it with an X-52 which is even nicer.

Eagler · « **Reply #21 on:** August 05, 2005, 06:13:10 AM »

what FiLtH & Widewing said

I have had both - my X52 is in the closet while the x45 is on my desk

here are some Saitek profiles

Max · « **Reply #22 on:** August 05, 2005, 06:33:35 AM »

The x45 is a very decent, well built stick except for the rocker switch rudder input. If you're not already conditioned to using a twist handle or pedals, go for it. Otherwise you'll probably have a hard time adjusting.

DmdMax

g00b · « **Reply #23 on:** August 05, 2005, 02:32:26 PM »

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Originally posted by FiLtH
Goob ever use MSFFB? Ive tried a bunch too. CH,Saitek,MS and out of them all nothing compares to the FFB. Everything else is a stick on a spring. If someone never tried the FFB, they dont know what they are missing. In my opinion of course.

I have tried the MSFFB. It's a decent stick. However, have you tried the CH F16 Fighterstick? I really like the way they do the gimbals, really allows you to isolate your roll and pitch movements. Very easy to do a clean roll with no elevator accidentaly added in. Jump in the AH calibration window and try to move any joystick, MSFFB included, without seperate gimbals/springs for each axis and see how hard it is to actually input just one axis or the the other.

I know lots of people swear by the MSFFB, but the early generation TM F-16's and the current CH F-16's are the best IMHO. My 1st TM f-16 lasted over 2 years. I bought another which died in 2weeks, they sent me a new one, died in 2 weeks. I bought an F22, it died in 2 weeks, they sent me another, it died in 2 weeks! Bought a CH F-16, it lasted a good 2 years. Bought another, it lasted a good long while too. The X-45 was a nice stick and lasted me about a year, though it permanently deformed my pinky

The X-52 is by far and away the best all-in-one stick I have ever tried. If it lasts a year it'll be worth it. It is extremely precise and I have it adjusted to fit my hand perfectly, very comfortable.

My pile of dead sticks! And a fully functional rock'n'ride chair. Anyone want?

g00b

Eagler · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2005, 03:24:38 PM »

compressor and all?

DrDea · « **Reply #25 on:** August 05, 2005, 04:03:38 PM »

Ive had the CH f 16 and pro pedals for going well over 4 years.No probs yet and at about 200 shipped for the pair it was well worth it.The right toe brake went out but I havnt torn it apart to fix it yet.

g00b · « **Reply #26 on:** August 05, 2005, 08:58:33 PM »

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Originally posted by Eagler
compressor and all?

Yup! It's fun, but to be totally honest it makes me sick and gives me wip-lash. Keep trying to figure out a good application for the mechanicals. Full size Mechwarrior?

g00b

Curval · « **Reply #27 on:** August 09, 2005, 08:10:30 AM »

I am on the verge of switching back to my X45 after trying since January to get used to the X52. Admittedly I haven't flown much but I've come to the realisation that I can only really fly bombers effectively with the X52...and I can do that with the X45.

I do have a deadzone problem with the X52 and even after tweaking & tweaking the setup when the j/s does "kick in" it is WAAAAAAAAAY too sensitive. I go from nothing to oversensitive somewhere in the middle of a stick pull...I just can't get used to it.

I've never stalled fighter planes so much with any j/s than with the X52.

Winker · « **Reply #28 on:** August 09, 2005, 09:50:59 AM »

Thank you for all the Replys to this post.
You all have been a big help

Eagler · « **Reply #29 on:** August 09, 2005, 10:22:33 AM »

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Originally posted by g00b
Yup! It's fun, but to be totally honest it makes me sick and gives me wip-lash. Keep trying to figure out a good application for the mechanicals. Full size Mechwarrior?

g00b

so is it jerky and not smooth?
where are you located?

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