I'm sure it's been asked thousands of times...

[etrigan420]

...but what joystick are you all using?

Ages and ages ago I played AirWarriorIII online (told ya it was ages ago, might be nice to be a n00b again) and back then most of us used MS stuff, Sidewinders, etal.  Decent enough stuff without getting too elaborate or pricey.

And since now Joysticks are one of the things that Gates *doesn't* make, what is a good brand/model to look at?

Something with a hat switch, on stick rudder, you know, the basics.  Foot pedals might be a bit over the top, but you know what I'm getting at.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

~>Etrigan420<~

[OOZ662]

The Sidewinders, though now out of production, still get raves about how good they are. I wish I still had mine, but it died after six years of abuse by a kid (me ). I use an X52 now. I rather like it.

Avoid Logitech.

CH products are known to last for years and years with great reliability, but are pretty pricey too.

[Schatzi]

http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=183531

http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=169503&highlight=joystick+AND+throttle+AND+spend


Best is you do a search for "joystick" in this forum and Tech Support as well as hardware/software forum. Youll find plenty info on all different kinds of JS.

It really depends on how much money you want to spend.


What you NEED is:

8-way hatswitch
rudder control (rocker or twisty or even pedals)
Throttle control
as many buttons as you can stand

Stay away from Logitech sticks. While some have been lucky, they generally dont last long.


A very good beginners stick is the Thrustmaster After Burner II (rocker rudder), Saitek Evo (twisty), or Speedlink Black Widow (rocker). (about 20-30 USD)

If you can spend a little more money think about Saitek X45 (rocker) or Saitek X52 (twisty and more loose springs). (around 80-100 USD)

If you want to stick with flight sims in the long run and dont mind spending a few hundred bucks: CH Setup (Throttle, Stick and Pedals). (300+ USD)






PS: Rocker rudder or Twisty is a matter of personal preference, even though the twisty has a lot more danger of involuntary (and innappropriate) rudder input.

[OOZ662]

What the heck Schatzi, I got three emails about replies to threads and all three were you...you stalkin' me or something?

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[Schatzi]

Originally posted by OOZ662
What the heck Schatzi, I got three emails about replies to threads and all three were you...you stalkin' me or something?

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Yes.

[OOZ662]