what joystick should i use for AH?

[DmdMac]

Originally posted by Duedel
Dont use MS Sidewinder. I've the feeling taht this thing is way to shaky (could someone plz approve this or is it just my feeling).

I don't think so.  I have a PPro from several years back that performs like a champ in a pinch.  But they have a smaller range of motion than a Saitek, Thrustmaster, CH branded stick, tried using it in the MA, but I would definately need to scale it more than my Saitek.  

One of my biggest problems with it is the lack of buttons/switches.  I prefer to stay off the keyboard as much as possible.

[steely07]

agreed,the MS stuff isn't bad,have had my origional MS precision pro (10 button one),for 3/4 yrs,never any prob.
 I would however reccommend staying away from logitech wingman,have friend's that have them,all 3 are faulty in different ways

[gofaster]

CH Products Combatstick.  Durability and customer support are superior.

[Dowding (Work)]

I've had my Saitek X-36 for a about 18 months and given it some real punishment. Still works fine, with no problems.

Regarding the Hats, one of the joystick hats 6-view is a bit worn - it doesn't click anymore - but it still works fine. Also the rubber coating on the throttle thumb switch (which I use for flaps up/down and left/right wheel breaks) has worn away. Hasn't lost any of it's functionality though.

IMO it's the best combo out there at that price - the rudder control on the throttle is a brilliant idea, I couldn't fight without it.

I couldn't justify spending money on something like a cougar, so the X-36 suits me just fine.

[straffo]

my X36 is in the exact same state after 2 year +

[Rotorian]

Originally posted by straffo
my X36 is in the exact same state after 2 year +

Cool, I am 'bout to get a X45 for my BD, and was starting to git skeered.

[Rude]

Be scared....very scared!

CH gear is the best built, highest quality controls made. Now this Cougar thingie looked and felt cool at the con, just am a bit wary of TM due to years of trouble that my friends have experienced...just not very reliable.

The reality of this thread is that money has alot to do with this type of decision...folks would of course buy the best gear if it were financially painless. Even more brutally true, is that whatever you buy, you will get used to it and learn to fly with it...I bet I've gotten my butt handed to me on many occasions by those using cheaper and less functional hardware than what I use myself.

Buy the best you can afford and learn how to use it well...there was a time when I played alot of 9 ball....$1000.00 sets were common and on a 9 foot Brunswick Gold Crown under those circumstances, I would use my a $1200.00 custom made cue...however, I could hit any bar and take off anyone with a bent house stick and never give it a thought.

Joysticks, golf clubs, tennis rackets, all the same. Just like Eric Clapton once said...it's in the way that you use it:)

Golly, I sure am deep for so early in the day.

Later and cyas up!

[OZkansas]

"Screw the saitek sticks! They work with win2k/XP, but only enough that saitek doesnt get sued. The sticks have absolutly no configuration utilities(unless they've released them recently) Even when it does work the saitek software is crap. With AH this isnt an issue, but not all games have such great joystick setup options."


This is overstated.  Saitek is the best for price($80.00) and function.  The only operating system to use for the Saitek products is Windoze 98se.  SGE 3.0 is a great system under 98se.  I would like to see all,Saitek, CH, Thrustmaster, start supporting other operating systems like linux etc.  I for one am getting tired of Microsoft as an operating system!

[Eagler]

the problem ain't with the X45 hats, it's your sweaty palms shorting/rusting out the contacts


wear playtex gloves & stop blaming the hardware

for $40 a set (buy the $10 CompUSA in store replacement service plan), they are disposable..

[guitargod9989]

i cant find the X36 on the saitek website

[Dowding (Work)]

The X-36 was replaced by the X-45, but it pretty much the same stick with a few minor modifications.

[airbull]

X45 replaced it, just about the same stick I think.

[AcId]

I have an X-45 with CH rudder pedals on XP. No problems at all with the pedals. The X-45 however, works but not to it's full potential. They are still working on the software/drivers and are getting closer. What doesn't work is now a shorter list than what does. So here is what does not work in XP, the Dials. All other functionality works in XP. I have used the profile creator and have mapped all the keys and have verified that the modes work as well. There is a little thumb mouse on the throttle that I have keypresses assigned to based on left-right-up-down (like a hatswitch) I don't think it was meant to work that way but thats the only way I can use it. The software is not without problems because it is still in development, but in my opinion they are getting close.

[guitargod9989]

if i get the x45 what would i use for flaps

[Eagler]

Originally posted by guitargod9989
if i get the x45 what would i use for flaps

I use the "A"   "B" buttons on top of the jstick