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Title: stick choices
Post by: xNUTSOx on April 11, 2002, 07:36:35 PM

I used a precision pro in RRPAC1 and was happy with it till it wore out.  What is best choice for AH with rudder on stick?
I will practice a bit b4 I auger into AH.
A few may remember da nutty1 from Az land RRbigpac.
Hope my F6 didn't get  too rusty :)

Title: stick choices
Post by: bikekil on April 12, 2002, 03:04:01 AM

check out this site:
http://www.saitek.com

as far as i know this sticks are working nice and are durable ;)

Title: stick choices
Post by: FulzGold on April 12, 2002, 03:16:08 AM

MS sidewinder Twisty
$50.00

Title: stick choices
Post by: SKurj on April 12, 2002, 09:10:23 AM

i used to use Ms Ppro but I found it just a tad too sensitive for AH

I prefer the saitek cyborg 3d usb


SKurj

Title: Re: stick choices
Post by: Widewing on April 12, 2002, 10:20:22 AM

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Originally posted by xNUTSOx
I used a precision pro in RRPAC1 and was happy with it till it wore out.  What is best choice for AH with rudder on stick?
I will practice a bit b4 I auger into AH.
A few may remember da nutty1 from Az land RRbigpac.
Hope my F6 didn't get  too rusty :)

Consider the Thrustmaster Topgun Afterburner joystick/throttle system. Under $60 retail. Twisty stick or rocker on throttle. Works well. See attached image below.

My regards,

Widewing

Title: stick choices
Post by: Airscrew on April 12, 2002, 10:47:29 AM

Yes, Thrustmaster Afterburner is a very good stick for the money, I got one in Sept.   Even though it runs about $59-60, I have seen just the stick on sale (with out the throttle/rudder control) at Fry's Electronics for $10

Title: stick choices
Post by: guttboy on April 12, 2002, 01:07:24 PM

I swear by my Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro...not the PP@ but the precision pro version.  I have 3 of them. (Sim addict that has taken them all over the world).  As for sensitivity, I dont find that it is too sensitive at all.  You can adjust your stick settings in Setup off the clipboard to help.

My 2 cents :)

Title: stick choices
Post by: xNUTSOx on April 12, 2002, 08:04:24 PM

Thanks 4 the input. That afterburner looks good.

I've been browsing some of the postings. :rolleyes:  wow! some take this game tooooooooo serious :p   set up looks like its about as big a pain as AW was and then some.:confused:

Title: stick choices
Post by: Tac on April 12, 2002, 09:32:23 PM

The problem with the Top Gun Afterburner is that its a SERIAL stick.

Aka, in a few months it will be spiking like bush's throat when he met "the" pretzel.

Get USB, they are very good. I have MS FF2 Pro and I swear by it, its an excellent stick (MS? good? MIRACLE!).

Title: stick choices
Post by: SirLoin on April 12, 2002, 09:50:49 PM

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Title: stick choices
Post by: Widewing on April 13, 2002, 06:01:28 AM

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Originally posted by Tac
The problem with the Top Gun Afterburner is that its a SERIAL stick.

Aka, in a few months it will be spiking like bush's throat when he met "the" pretzel.

Get USB, they are very good. I have MS FF2 Pro and I swear by it, its an excellent stick (MS? good? MIRACLE!).

Latest Afterburner is USB, mine certainly is.

My regards,

Widewing

Title: stick choices
Post by: majic on April 13, 2002, 01:38:57 PM

I swear by my Saitek Cyborg 3D Gold USB stick.  It configures for lefties or righties, has a twist rudder (nice if you don't want to go for pedals, and its very comfortable.  Just my suggestion.

Title: stick choices
Post by: SKurj on April 13, 2002, 03:42:20 PM

Cyborg is also cheaper than the MS stick


SKurj

Title: Not a perfect stick out there...
Post by: cp52 on April 13, 2002, 07:32:56 PM

I would love to find a stick with lots of buttons where you can reach them easily and a separate throttle and joystick control but I haven't found it yet.
The best I have seen is the Saitek- I use the X36 but I believe it is upgraded now.  It has the most buttons for functions, a rudder control (I hate the twisty things) , throttle and  separate joystick.  It could be better but I think it has the most functionality out there now. :)

Title: stick choices
Post by: majic on April 14, 2002, 01:07:14 AM

"(I hate the twisty things) "

Well, I'm sure the twisty things hate you too.   :D

Title: Re: Not a perfect stick out there...
Post by: GunnerCAF on April 14, 2002, 09:20:11 AM

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Originally posted by cp52
I would love to find a stick with lots of buttons where you can reach them easily and a separate throttle and joystick control but I haven't found it yet.
The best I have seen is the Saitek- I use the X36 but I believe it is upgraded now.  It has the most buttons for functions, a rudder control (I hate the twisty things) , throttle and  separate joystick.  It could be better but I think it has the most functionality out there now. :)

Here is one, losts of buttons, no twisty grip:

TM Cougar (http://us.thrustmaster.com/products/hotas.php3?skin=Hotas)

Gunner

Title: stick choices
Post by: Af1 Gen Lee on April 20, 2002, 06:43:44 AM

So any who have msn ff2 can give me the pitch, roll and yaw settings?

Title: stick choices
Post by: qts on April 21, 2002, 08:22:26 AM

Go for the Cougar if you can afford it. Otherwise the Saitek is good.

Title: stick choices
Post by: Apar on April 22, 2002, 06:06:50 AM

I had pre-ordered the Cougar, but got tired waiting for delivery.

I had a Saitek x36, the HAT wore out in 1,5 year. But stick has very good response and I like the programming options.

Hence I ordered a x45. I can buy 3 of those for the price of one Cougar.

I use the Saitek HOTAS with CHPro Pedals (USB)

Apar

Title: stick choices
Post by: airspro on April 22, 2002, 02:57:47 PM

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Originally posted by Af1 Gen Lee
So any who have msn ff2 can give me the pitch, roll and yaw settings?

Ok but I use a CH Pro pedals USB for Yaw .

Title: stick choices
Post by: airspro on April 22, 2002, 02:59:06 PM

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Title: stick choices
Post by: Runtly on April 24, 2002, 02:25:30 PM

I use the Logitec Digital Extreme 3D. I've been using it for about 8 months now, and it seems to work great in AH, CFS, CFS2. It has 7 preprogramable buttons, as well as an 8 way hat switch, and the twist handle for rudder control. It is affordable at $35.00 at most Wal-Marts or through Logitec's website. I had a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback P-2 for about 6 months, but it died on me and MS wouldn't stand behind the warranty. I miss the feedback aspect, but for $35 vs. $105 and one less programable button, I'll stick with my Logitec.:)

Title: stick choices
Post by: Rude on April 26, 2002, 09:55:34 AM

CH is the Cadillac of Joysticks....all that other stuff is for kids:)


http://www.chproducts.com

Title: stick choices
Post by: qts on April 26, 2002, 01:50:44 PM

But for the Rolls Royce, you need the Cougar.

Title: stick choices
Post by: RDSaustinTX on April 29, 2002, 09:38:24 PM

cougar is still vaporware, no?

Title: stick choices
Post by: fffreeze220 on April 30, 2002, 05:40:08 AM

Saitek X45 the best for that price. !!!!

Title: RDS
Post by: GunnerCAF on April 30, 2002, 06:50:03 AM

The Cougar is shipping.  The US seems to be one of the last places it is shipping.  Right now the only people in the US have ordered theirs from an over-seas distributer.  I expect they will start shipping in the us this week.  

I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas to come :)