Twisty Joystick recommand?

[batdog]

Hello, havent played in forever and have no desire to mess w/my x45 again. I use to use a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick, but I cant rem if I had issues or not... I think not. I just need simple, reliable I guess.

Feedback please.

[bbosen]

I use the Logitech Extreme 3dPro with pretty good success. I like having all those buttons. Others have had reliability problems with the stick, and it has a reputation for wearing out within a year or so. But I've consistently had 2 or 3 years of good service from each one I've used (I've been flying a long time, with multiple machines). Here's a link to some pictures and clips of my setup:


http://techvideoreview.com/FlightSimMovies/General/ControlsAndCockpits/JoysticksControlsAndFlightSimCockpitsFullPage.htm

[AKP]

simple, rugged, and low priced... SaiTek AV8R

http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/av360.html

[AHTbolt]

Saitek Cyborg X, throttle has button you push to make it a dual throttle 11 programmable buttons  adjustable grip tilting head for hand fit and 50.00 at Best Buy.

[BaldEagl]

I use a Saitek AV8R but I always keep either a spare one of those or a spare ST-290 on hand because they are prone to early failure.

I used to get them at Best Buy and pay the extra $10 for the extended warranty but Best Buy dropped them.  Thankfully MadCatz will honor the warrany though so if it breaks soon enough they'll repair or replace it while you use the back-up.  I figure that way I get a couple of years out of one and my back-up gets very little use before I have to replace the AV8R again and it's a nice stick when it's working.

[Gooss]

I'm happy with my Thrustmaster (I love that) T16000M.

$30.13 on Amazon.  http://www.amazon.com/Hercules-2960706-Thrustmaster-T-16000M-Flight/dp/B001S0RTU0

HONK!
Gooss

[Bizman]

I have been using the Thrustmaster T-flight Hotas for some years now, and like it. It's not perfect, but it gives a lot of bang for the buck. Besides the twisty there's also a rudder controller in the throttle. What I like most in a Hotas, is having a bunch of buttons for both hands.

[icepac]

I really like the feel of the thrustmaster "T flight stick" series which is derived from the former "top gun fox" series and I pick them over much more expensive sticks.

It might not be the most accurate but the feel more than makes up for it.

Since humans are not calibrated in pounds per square inch of pressure, I would definately audition any proposed stick purchase for feel if at all possible.

[Pigslilspaz]

Saitek 290 Pro, have had mine for well over 5 years and works as good as new. Very cheap too.