Author Topic: Logitech Extreme 3D Pro a good beginner's stick? (Read 749 times)

llama · « **on:** February 06, 2006, 12:26:34 AM »

All,

So my nephew has heard me talking about AH (and WB) for about a decade now, and he surprised me this week and asked how he could play.

Obviously he needs a stick. One with a throttle, rudder control (via twisty seems ok with the kids these days), and a hat, along with a bunch of programable buttons.

Logitech offers a $30 stick here (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2221,CONTENTID=6954) that seems to fit the bill perfectly.

Can anyone here tell me if there are any problems with this stick?

Thanks,
Llama

Mulligan · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2006, 02:25:59 AM »

Not recommended,,,,,,I had numerous problems with logitech! Best lower cost sticks Saitek.... by far! barring that I would look for a used CH or Saitek on eBay

Mulligan

Ghosth · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2006, 07:23:44 AM »

Logitech has had extreme problems the last couple of years with quality.

The pots spike, or the hats quit after a few months, etc.

Better to spend that 30 $, find a MS sidewinder Prec 2 on ebay for about that.

Or, pony up a few more and get an x52. Been hearing lots of good things about it with few problems.

Krusty · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2006, 12:26:34 PM »

NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Noo!

No!

No.

Do not EVER buy logitech, EVER.

buzkill · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2006, 11:41:40 AM »

no...i've had 2 and same problems with both...can't keep it calibrated and it has real spiky pots...do not buy

Mustaine · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2006, 12:01:44 PM »

alot of people bash the logitec, but mine was ok to learn on.

yeah i did take it back to best buy every 4-6 months for a free new one (God bless that replacement waranty for $7)

i actually love the feel of that stick, and it's ergonomics.

just my anecdote.

buzkill · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2006, 03:33:57 PM »

din't say it wasn't good to learn on and i love the ergo too....and the button layout....but spiking when you are on the edge of a stall sucks

RTR · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2006, 03:51:56 PM »

I have had 3 logitech sticks. I will never own another one. If they aren't spiking right out of the box they will be spiking within a couple of weeks. All 3 of mine went like this (usually the rudder was first to go).

For just about the same cost you can pick up a Saitek EVO. It has everything you need. Twisty rudder, hat switch and several programmable buttons. Been using the same one for a year now with no problems.

Saitek EVO, best bang for your buck if you are looking for an inexpensive stick. Just my $.02

cheers,
RTR

WindX · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2006, 03:38:36 AM »

logitech sticks are the devil. Wal Mart has the saitek st290 pro sticks for around $20.00. I bought one a while back before I got my X52 setup. BTW... you can get the X52 refurb setup directly from Saitek for 69.00. I bought 2 of them.

Krusty · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2006, 02:49:59 PM »

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Originally posted by Mustaine

i actually love the feel of that stick, and it's ergonomics.

just my anecdote.

Have to agree. LOVED the feel and layout of the stick. HATED the innards!!

LYNX · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2006, 05:59:53 PM »

Just say no

Had 2 of um. Self calibration fancy doo daa hates Aces High. You end up calibrating the &^%$# thing every flight and thast before the twisty gives out on one side.

Saitek evo same price ...yes

ClevMan · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2006, 06:17:34 PM »

I'm with everyone else.... Started in AH in August, so I bought the Pro at Target for $30... Already going bad... Saitek Evo at Radio Shack is like $10 more and will last longer...

AApache · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2006, 09:41:06 AM »

That was my 1st stick and I'd recomend against it. Go with a Saitek for the same price.

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2006, 11:32:13 AM »

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Originally posted by Ghosth
Logitech has had extreme problems the last couple of years with quality.

The pots spike, or the hats quit after a few months, etc.

Last couple of years??

I had a Logitech Extreme 3D back in Air Warrior and I wouldnt wish that POS on my ....... wait I WOULD wish that POS on my worst enemies. Then I'd have a chance to shoot them down.

I tried the regular Extreme. I tried the Extreme 3D. I tried the Extreme 3D Force Feedback. I've tried at one point or another, every stick Logitech makes I think (because I kept swapping them on the returns). THEY DONT MAKE A GOOD STICK AND HAVENT EVER AS FAR AS I CAN TELL.

Logitech cranks out tons of CHEAP computer accessories. Nothing durable, nothing dependable, but affordable. Great for the keyboard or mouse on your desktop you use to balance your checkbook, check your email once a day, and maybe do your taxes. Not what you want for a joystick.

Halo · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2006, 12:11:39 PM »

My Logitech Extreme 3D Pro has the best ergonomics I've ever seen -- stick fits me perfectly.

However, gotta admit it tends to lose the right rudder. Have to do a lot of recalibrating sometimes to make it behave.

I looked at a bunch Saitek again but to me they're kinda big and gawky. Some reviews here and there on the net were not universally favorable either. Different strokes for different folks.