What is your preference and why?

[wiskyfog]

What joystick and joystick/combo have you found to be the best?

[fuzeman]

Once I got past eh cheapie do you like this game part, I went CH all the way. Had the old analog stuff past it's prime and migrated to USB whilst converting my old analog pedals to USB to save a few bucks.

[The Fugitive]

I've had a number of stick set-ups. See here http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,325168.msg4251623.html#msg4251623 for more info.

[BaldEagl]

Saitek AV8R.  I'm left handed and it's ambidextrous, I like twisties and it's got dual throttles and a lot of buttons.

[68valu]

I use Saitek rudder pedals because the feet are spaced far enough to make it comfortable (4 years no problems). I use a x52 throttle. I had the whole x52 setup, but the joystick gave up, so I now use a CH Fighterstick. I also have a 16 button switch panel I made for the most common used game functions, because I hate using the keyboard especially for multibutton commands.


                                                                                           68valu

[guncrasher]

I use Saitek rudder pedals because the feet are spaced far enough to make it comfortable (4 years no problems). I use a x52 throttle. I had the whole x52 setup, but the joystick gave up, so I now use a CH Fighterstick. I also have a 16 button switch panel I made for the most common used game functions, because I hate using the keyboard especially for multibutton commands.


                                                                                           68valu

that's my set up right there .  that 16 button switch panel is awesome  .


semp

[mipoikel]

MS Sidewinder precision Pro. Actually I have 3, latest bought from ebay australia. 

[Getback]

CH Products. Has quite a few buttons, requires a bit more coordination, built solid, and gives more control. Not a lazy man's setup for sure.

[PAKFRONT]

G940 for flying.. But I like the old Logitech X3Dpro for GV's, just works good!
Tried a friends rumble stick version on another game, worked great for tanks..
When my current X3D frags, (not long) I'm gonna try the rumble..

I would still love to play completely keyboard free, not there yet..

[coombz]

CH stick, Saitek pedals and a cheapie stick (Saitek Black Widow) for its included throttle and the extra buttons

CH sticks came highly recommended and after using mine I can see why! the CH pedals seem to have a bad design fault though and a lot of them break.

[bbosen]

Logitech Extreme 3d Pro and programmable, 144-key cockpit key panel. See it here and watch the brief video clips. Works great, and relatively cheap to own.

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

[Tigger29]

G940 for flying..

When you decide that you require more precision and/or when your throttle starts doing goofy things take a look at the G940 mod thread here: http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3323724/G940_MOD_Warning_large_picture.html

If you want to see the junk the G940 is doing to you look at these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiwyBM7PXEo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZlUWwOJUN0

[caldera]

Too uncoordinated for pedals, but tried both and prefer Saitek over CH.  CH sticks are better quality, but X-52 is much more comfortable. 
Currently on X-52 #3 and have more fun than using any other setup.

[68valu]

that's my set up right there .  that 16 button switch panel is awesome  .


semp

Still working good I hope?

                             

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[skorpion]

Mouse. ftw.