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Title: Joystick for low budget
Post by: nonoht on February 26, 2001, 08:57:00 AM

i've actually the wingman 3D extrem USB
but the stick rudder seems to spike alot (was obliged to higher the dead band value)

I'm looking for a cheap one , less than 70$

tx for reply

Title: Joystick for low budget
Post by: NHFoxtro on February 26, 2001, 09:39:00 AM

   The Microsoft Procission Pro is a nice stick w/ Rudders in the Handle, and is about 69.00 dollars with a 20 buck mail in rebate   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

[This message has been edited by NHFoxtro (edited 02-26-2001).]

Title: Joystick for low budget
Post by: Beurling on February 26, 2001, 10:36:00 AM

Get a saitek x36 for 60 to 80 usd. Its what i have i think its great. Its usb stick +throttle. Just make sure you get the latest software for it.

EYE

Title: Joystick for low budget
Post by: TheWobble on February 26, 2001, 11:09:00 AM

Cyborg 3d GOLD for about 49.99 at Best Buy, LOVE IT.

PS I had a Logitech Wingman Digital 3d and its a PILE OF CRAP!

Title: Joystick for low budget
Post by: Animal on February 26, 2001, 11:16:00 AM

Cheap joystick there is no substitute for the Saitek X36
others may be $20 cheaper but the saitek is actually a separate throttle and stick.

Title: Joystick for low budget
Post by: Eagler on February 26, 2001, 03:50:00 PM

buyer beware...

you get what you pay for  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Eagler

Title: Joystick for low budget
Post by: Staga on February 26, 2001, 04:19:00 PM

Microsoft PrecisionPro here:
About 3years old but no spikes.
Stick don't have any potentiometers (throttle maybe?) so all movements are really smooth  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Title: Joystick for low budget
Post by: nonoht on February 26, 2001, 04:35:00 PM

thanks all for replies...

i'll try to make my choice

Title: Joystick for low budget
Post by: -lynx- on February 27, 2001, 03:34:00 AM

Just bought MS Precision Pro 2 (USB) as a substitute stick for my gf office when I'm there (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) - £25, that's less than $40...

And no, no potentiometers at all in MS sticks - it's all (including throttle) feeding of one quartz crystal, truly amazing how they did it.