Joystick round-ups?

[Myg]

Are there any joystick round-ups recently?

I went through a Saitek stick just recently as expected.

I know of the top tier stuff, but was curious about alternate/lesser known companies and newer products that might not be visible in the mainstream.

[FA_Refugee]

I have been using a Thrustmaster 16000 for about 18 months and until recently it has been very precise with no issues.  Lately it has been spiking on the X axis (aileron).  I calibrate every time I fly now but that is not a complete fix.  Calibrate = in windows with the game not running + the two in game calibration options.  Overall it's a great JS and I'm ordering another one.  Note:  I use a gaming keypad that adds about 16 buttons to supplement the inadequate number of JS buttons.

[gyrene81]

unfortunately there aren't a lot of companies making pc compatible joysticks like there used to be.

logitech has 1, the extreme 3d pro.

ch products have a couple.

thrustmaster has a few as well.

it looks like saitek is owned by mad catz now... 

[RedBull1]

In my 2 years in AH I've owned 5 3D Pro's, IMO the best damn joystick out there, especially at (when I got my last one) $15 ............Well.......that is......for 6 months or so...then you need a new one

[zack1234]

$15

Works out cheaper to throw it out and buy a new one

Redbull is awesome in a Jimmy Somerville sort of way

I have a awesome setup but still am poo in game

[MrRiplEy[H]]

In my 2 years in AH I've owned 5 3D Pro's, IMO the best damn joystick out there, especially at (when I got my last one) $15 ............Well.......that is......for 6 months or so...then you need a new one

Heh, I've only owned a single PC joystick during my life. Still in near perfect working condition after over 10 years of use.

[numb1]

I have used nothing but a Force feedback 2 for 11 years now..

[Bruv119]

rumble recently reviewed the hotas X



disclaimer video contains some drunken swearing. 

[Randy1]

The T16000 is not often discussed but it is a real good stick.

[Zacherof]

had the CH flight stick for like 7 years. I think Brooke had it for some time before it was given to me.
Best part, it's only spiked once(I think) and I've only calibrate once a year
 


Ps, it was bill paying time so I just played on top of the bills

[cattb]

I have been using a Thrustmaster 16000 for about 18 months and until recently it has been very precise with no issues.  Lately it has been spiking on the X axis (aileron).  I calibrate every time I fly now but that is not a complete fix.  Calibrate = in windows with the game not running + the two in game calibration options.  Overall it's a great JS and I'm ordering another one.  Note:  I use a gaming keypad that adds about 16 buttons to supplement the inadequate number of JS buttons.

I have a saitek x52 that was spiking so bad in ROF I could not even fly. I used some pot cleaner from radio shack, blew the dust and dirt out. Like new.

[guncrasher]

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had the CH flight stick for like 7 years. I think Brooke had it for some time before it was given to me.
Best part, it's only spiked once(I think) and I've only calibrate once a year
 


Ps, it was bill paying time so I just played on top of the bills

I had the fighterstich ch and it only spiked twice in fso yesterday.  was a good day.


semp

[Rich46yo]

I usually get 3 to 5 years out of my X52s, "more now that I dont play much". They are pretty cheap nowdays and while I'd lik to have warthogs i dont play enough to justify.

[asterix]

I have only used the Speedlink Black Widow joystick. One lasted about 4 years of intermittent gaming and the new one has been around for a few months. Had to take one back because of a malfunction.

It has its pros and cons, but I have no knowledge for comparing it with others.

[Bizman]

I have only used the Speedlink Black Widow joystick. One lasted about 4 years of intermittent gaming and the new one has been around for a few months. Had to take one back because of a malfunction.

It has its pros and cons, but I have no knowledge for comparing it with others.

Interesting one! Compared to the T-Flight Hotas X in the same price category it seems to have some kind of "Vibration" effect but isn't splittable. Does the vibration act like ForceFeedback, or is it just an annoying shaker? In any case, looks like a nice compact controller for both hands.