Microsoft twisty stick

[VWE]

Anyone have an old twisty stick or sidewinder 2 laying around that they don't use and would be willing to sell me? I'm in Iraq, just got internet hooked up and would love to get back into the game. I'll even let you beat me in a 1 on 1 dogfight then come here to the boards and tell every peelot how great of a virtual peelot you are. <--- take note Rip, your chance to win a 1 on 1!

[TW9]

i got a couple ms precision pro II's

[VWE]

Whatcha want for it?

[storch]

ask tankman2 I gave him my old one two years ago and his still works.  he doesn't post on the BBS though

[Slash27]

Originally posted by VWE
Anyone have an old twisty stick or sidewinder 2 laying around that they don't use and would be willing to sell me? I'm in Iraq, just got internet hooked up and would love to get back into the game. I'll even let you beat me in a 1 on 1 dogfight then come here to the boards and tell every peelot how great of a virtual peelot you are. <--- take note Rip, your chance to win a 1 on 1!

I have one I'll give to you. Where do I ship it?

[VWE]

SPC Skierski Navy C-RAM
130th FA BDE, unit 42027
Camp Victory Complex
APO AE 09342

Just do regular U.S. Postal, i'd be happy to re-emburse you for shipping.

[FiLtH]

I have 3 but none are 100%

   One has no force feedback, one the hat views only work part of the time, and the third one will kick in rudder any old time it feels like. Wont even hold auto pilot.

[VWE]

I had heard a rumor, probably on this board, that someone had bought the right to produce those sticks and were getting ready to re-release them. Course I'm still waiting... I think for the money those things were the best sticks I ever bought. And I got so used to the rudder on the stick that it was almost a sub-conscious thing to tweak it a little to line up that shot.

[storch]

ya they were pretty good sticks, durable too.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Originally posted by storch
ya they were pretty good sticks, durable too.

Were? It's the only stick I'll use. 5 years and running.

[FiLtH]

I hope they do start making them again. Nothing else compares, and Ive tried a bunch. To me CH stuff feels really plastic and flimsy.

[Krusty]

Shipping to Iraq might be a biotch!

I've got the first generation (with the twisting dome throttle) gameport. Eventually I'll need to replace it, as after a couple years of solid use my hat's acting up.

I'm curious if the USB versions offer any added stability or longevity over the first generation of analog ones. Anybody know if there's any appreciable difference?

[Irwink!]

I think I've had my usb version for about eight years and it works great. I haven't used it every day for eight years but its still seen a lot of use. I was in a puter store today and stopped to look at an X-52. Looked okay but I still love my Sidewinder and hope it continues to live long and prosper! Fortunately, when my passions are inflamed mid-game I still manage to maintain enough control of my right hand to not unduly stress the stick!

[Sincraft]

I find that my Saitek ps33 is very similar in feel.  The hat is almost exact in precision too.  As in, not very.  The slightest slip and it reverts to the next pos or center.  Not bad but , like I said - the stick is almost the same really.  The benefit of the ps33 is it has lotsa buttons that I used up for all my in game functions.  
Even has a little flip down flap that covers the red light bomb or sec weapon button  

Here is the BEST part of this stick however.  There is a larger button below the hat button that normally would annoy, BUT if you set it up for look up - using the base of your thumb AND the hat allows you to look all over teh place really quick!

I'm liking it, and until I find something that could double my look up that has more precision to it, that doesn't break the bank...I'll be using this stick.

I guess I could use another button from the left hand on the joy base that would allow me to have that upper view also, but I have all of those set to flaps, gears, voice global and range, and map.

I would seriously consider this as the best stick for the money for THIS game at least.

Saitek ps 33 - ~ $40.

GL

[VWE]

What I don't like about the Saitek is... can't they make the frikin thing any larger? I know, I know its go lots o buttons but all I want is a few buttons and something that feels comfortable to hold. Those frikin Saiteks almost feel like I have to strap it on and no Saitek has even half the durability of the old sidewinder. Just my .02 cents...