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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: wiskyfog on January 02, 2012, 10:20:49 AM
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What joystick and joystick/combo have you found to be the best?
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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.
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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.
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Saitek AV8R. I'm left handed and it's ambidextrous, I like twisties and it's got dual throttles and a lot of buttons.
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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
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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 :salute.
semp
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MS Sidewinder precision Pro. Actually I have 3, latest bought from ebay australia. :joystick:
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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.
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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..
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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.
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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
:salute
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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 (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=xiwyBM7PXEo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZlUWwOJUN0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZlUWwOJUN0)
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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.
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that's my set up right there :). that 16 button switch panel is awesome :salute.
semp
Still working good I hope?
:salute
68valu
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Mouse. ftw.
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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 (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=xiwyBM7PXEo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZlUWwOJUN0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZlUWwOJUN0)
Thanks, I haven't had any trouble yet, but I'm not hard on sticks..
Took a little while to get so many options sorted out, super sweet tho!
It adds a lot to the game for me.. Would be hard to go without it now..
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Still working good I hope?
:salute
68valu
better than the ch stick lol :salute.
semp
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Thanks, I haven't had any trouble yet, but I'm not hard on sticks..
Took a little while to get so many options sorted out, super sweet tho!
It adds a lot to the game for me.. Would be hard to go without it now..
It's not a matter of being hard on it it's a matter of cheap wiring that is a little too short being used in the throttle.
Also the "reversal bug" is a problem in the stick's firmware. It's not a matter of it wearing down it's a matter of you noticing it.
Eventually you'll get to the point where you can't take it anymore and when that time comes you'll be wanting to mod it like I did.
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It's not a matter of being hard on it it's a matter of cheap wiring that is a little too short being used in the throttle.
Also the "reversal bug" is a problem in the stick's firmware. It's not a matter of it wearing down it's a matter of you noticing it.
Eventually you'll get to the point where you can't take it anymore and when that time comes you'll be wanting to mod it like I did.
I'll keep it in mind, if I have any trouble..
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With a female, Doggy style, I find it more comfortable. :banana:
Wrong forum?
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With a female, Doggy style, I find it more comfortable. :banana:
Wrong forum?
We need a "like" button... :aok :D
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I like CH Products the best. I think they have the best feel, and they are sturdy and last a long time.