In 5 years I've had almost every joy stick on the market. Only one CH which I didn't care for. Even the heavy metal Thrustmaster. at $500.00! The best one I've had, which I bought about a year ago. The Thrustmaster 1600. It works on magnets and has no moving parts to break. You just have to get use to a small throttle attached to the stick. Or you can add a completely different throttle which will give you more button and switches. It's the best and only around $50.00. Kimosabe!