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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Saito on August 12, 2013, 03:35:52 PM
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I am thinking of investing in a new joystick. I currently us the logitech extreme 3d pro. Any suggestions?
Cheech :salute
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(http://www.hardwarelook.com/images/uploads/REVIEWS/PERIPHERALS/Thrustmaster_Hotus_Warthog_Review/Hotas_Warthog.jpg)
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Saitek X52 Pro Flight System.
It's a little expensive with the rudder pedals included (~$250), but I've had mine since January 2010 and it hasn't failed me since.
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The one caution I'll give on the x52 is, if you've got heavy hands/tend to be hard on equipment, it may not stand up. I've got a soft touch and mine's been good since 2007. Only quibbles I have with it is a couple of the rotaries/sliders on the throttle are spiky most likely because I've been too lazy to open it up and clean them. Other than that, it works just fine.
If I had the pennies, I'd go with a Warthog though. YMMV.
Wiley.
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Adding the Pro Combat Flight Rudder Pedals by Saitek that list for $199:
(http://www.saitek.com/uk/imgs/gallery/combat1.jpg)
...and yes, the whole package can have a hefty price tag ($433.99+$199.00 plus shipping, if not free).
I have squadies that are equipped with this and if I get around to building a pit, I'll probably do like-wise.
Other than that, my Saitek ST290 Pro ($28.00 used on Amazon) is on 5 plus years and still going strong.
I anticipate it will be my backup stick when I buy anything new.
(http://gadgets.softpedia.com/images/gadgets/gallery/large/Saitek-ST290-Pro-Joystick-1.jpg)
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CH Products are my favorite and have used them for 20 years of online flying.
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Adding the Pro Combat Flight Rudder Pedals by Saitek that list for $199:
(http://www.saitek.com/uk/imgs/gallery/combat1.jpg)
...and yes, the whole package can have a hefty price tag ($433.99+$199.00 plus shipping, if not free).
I have squadies that are equipped with this and if I get around to building a pit, I'll probably do like-wise.
Other than that, my Saitek ST290 Pro ($28.00 used on Amazon) is on 5 plus years and still going strong.
I anticipate it will be my backup stick when I buy anything new.
(http://gadgets.softpedia.com/images/gadgets/gallery/large/Saitek-ST290-Pro-Joystick-1.jpg)
like others have said...Saitek is only good for light handed people....
I went through 2 X52 and 3 cyborgs....in 2 years....1 cyborg literally broke in 1 day...from looking around... :rofl :rofl :rofl
CH is far more durable. 1 CH fighter stick for the last 3 years.
the Saitek peddles are good...although mine have come of track, so I had to open and fix 3 times (I believe)
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Ink, do you have the standard Saitek pedals or the combat pedals?
Oh, and to answer the op's question the Thrustmaster T16000 stick seems to get good marks at a reasonable price. (around $50)
I used a CH Fighterstick for many years, and I had no problems with it. They can be found new for around $100.
I now use a Warthog, and it's a nice stick, but very expensive. They can be found for around $430.
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Standard
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Thanks, just satisfying my own curiosity.
:salute
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Had this baby for 7-8 years. And only now the hat switch gets funky checking my 6 and looking over the nose :uhoh
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b629/Zacherof/image_zps8aa36abe.jpg)
I highly recomend this CH flight stick
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Had this baby for 7-8 years. And only now the hat switch gets funky checking my 6 and looking over the nose :uhoh
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b629/Zacherof/image_zps8aa36abe.jpg)
I highly recomend this
What is it?
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What is it?
Fixed :aok
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I thought it looked like a CH base, but I wasn't familiar with the stick design. :aok
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I thought it looked like a CH base, but I wasn't familiar with the stick design. :aok
Doesn't help it was bill/tax paying time :rofl
From what I understand, this is an old school design. But It's a basic design and is cheap at $100
Had no other joystick.
IMO, it's also reasonably rage proof(short of it actually getting thrown),drunk proof, and easy to clean.
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I picked up the Thrustmaster T.16000M for now. I will be saving for the Hotas. Thanks guys
:salute
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I like the feel of the thrustmaster over the other brands.........hope they don't change it.
I've been flying without working hat switch, spiky elevators, and throttle but was able to replace the bad potentiometers and micro switches when I found parts from a 10 year old thrustmaster top gun stick sitting in a box.
I was able to solder in the 10 year old microswitches for the hat and replace pots on my 1 year old stick and it's as good as new now.
Kind of like a kid getting heart transplant from a geezer but everything worked great.
All of the pots were the same value except for the throttle and I'll bet you can get them from mouser or digikey for a couple of bucks each.
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I like the Thrustmaster T.16000M on my first test flight. The only thing that bothers me is the hat switch is only 4 way instead of 8 way. At least as far as I can tell.
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I like the Thrustmaster T.16000M on my first test flight. The only thing that bothers me is the hat switch is only 4 way instead of 8 way. At least as far as I can tell.
Mine's 8 way, check in Windows calibration utility
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I am not sure how to find windows calibration on windows 8
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T16000 is eight way and good choice Sir.
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I am not sure how to find windows calibration on windows 8
Good point. Had to do some research for a valid looking answer (appr. 1 minute): http://www.wikihow.com/Setup-USB-Game-Controllers-on-Windows-8 (http://www.wikihow.com/Setup-USB-Game-Controllers-on-Windows-8)
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I fixed it. :aok
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good choice. add a CH throttle and saitek pro pedals and you'll be set :)
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From what I understand, this is an old school design. But It's a basic design and is cheap at $100
Had no other joystick.
You paid a $100 for a FS Pro? PT Barnum was correct, there is a sucker born every minute.
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