Suggest a joystick for me!

[zarkov]

Hello, all.

Suggest a joystick for me.  I need a twisty joystick as I don't have rudder pedals (and am unlikely to purchase a set) and I need a joystick that's either got Vista drivers or whose drivers work in Vista.

'Nuff said.

Fire away and thanks in advance!

Z

[1pLUs44]

Saitek Av8r

'nuff said. 

[MachFly]

Well I dont have vista but I use the X52.  



I been using it for almost 3 years, works great!  

Joystick

    * Precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability
    * 2-stage metal trigger; 2 primary buttons in 1 convenient position
    * 4 fire buttons including missile launcher with spring-loaded safety cover for instant access
    * Conveniently positioned metal pinkie switch provides shift functionality to double up on programmable commands
    * 2 X 8-way Hat Switches
    * 3D rudder twist
    * 3-position rotary mode selector switch with LED indicators
    * 3 spring-loaded, base-mounted toggle switches for up to 6 programmable flight commands
    * 5-position handle adjustment system to suit all hand sizes

 
Throttle

    * Progressive throttle with tension adjustment, detents for afterburner and idle
    * 2 fire buttons
    * Scroll wheel with built-in button
    * Mouse controller / hat switch with left mouse button
    * 8-way hat switch
    * 2 x rotary controls
    * Smooth-action slider control
    * Clutch button initiates ‘safe mode’ to allow on-the-fly profile selection, or to display button functionality without activating

 

[AKP]

Saitek Av8r

'nuff said. 

Yup... I use the same one:



2 throttle controls that you can lock together or move independently.
4 - 2way toggle switches giving you 8 buttons on the base
8 position hat switch on the stick
2 position mode switch
"twisty stick"
large main trigger
3 buttons on top of the stick, one of which has a "trigger guard" you can use to prevent unwanted bomb drops.

Think I picked mine up for around $40.00 US at Best Buy. 

[Ratpack1]

X52

Get the pedals too!

[B4Buster]

I use the Saitek Av8r but don't care for it much.

Before my Av8r, I used a Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro. It lasted about 10 years. Not sure if it is made anymore, but that would be my first suggestion

[lyric1]

Having used Saitek's of various types & switching to CH I would have to go with CH. Then again I don't use Vista?

[VooWho]

I use the Saitek Av8r but don't care for it much.

Before my Av8r, I used a Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro. It lasted about 10 years. Not sure if it is made anymore, but that would be my first suggestion

I got the Sidewinder and I've had it for a good 5 years or so and I've never had an issue with it.

[sunfan1121]

CH gives you the most for the money. CH products are a long term investment. You hear very few stories of CH products crapping out, the same cant be said about saitek.

[zarkov]

I've actually got a MS Sidewinder Precision 2 but its drivers are only partially compatible with Vista and I occasionally get weird problems with it and new drivers are unavailable (thanks for nothing MS!).

Sooo...time to buy a new joystick and retire an old and faithful soldier.

[1701E]

Seeing as he said he was unlikely to buy Rudder Pedals, isn't CH out?  I've never used CH, but I have always heard they do not make Twisty Stick.

I personally, wish Logitech had better life-spans, that's their fallback.  Saitek, from the ones I've used had a slightly higher durability, but the tensions normally sucked, example: X-52 I used had no tension at all past 5-10%, but that 5-10% was like fighting an Ox.

But honestly, since there aren't really any really really durable Twisty stick, your best bet would find the one that fits your hand best.

[5PointOh]

I use the X-52Pro and I actually do have Vista.  I have had this stick for a about year and a half.  I wish there was a way to have my ammo counters show up on the MFD.  But none the less, no complaints on its function.

[BiPoLaR]

I use the $20 st290 pro and i pwn 99% of the people that have and will post in this thread 

Go cheap bro

[Masherbrum]

CH Fighterstick, Pro Pedals here and I use Vista. 

[Dragon]

X52's on 2 computers, both running Visturd, no problems with the old set my son uses and it's about 5 years old, had some issues with the new set I'm using, but after taking it apart and tightening the sensors(which were loose from the factory) and making sure the wires were all connected fully, I haven't had a problem with it for 2 years now.