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Offline GWDJRR

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« on: February 13, 2004, 06:47:14 AM »
What do you all think is the best stick?
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Offline SirLoin

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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2004, 06:51:14 AM »
Logitech Extreem 3D Pro..It's value priced and great ergonomics/programability...The jury's still out though on it's durabillity.
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Offline neckbone

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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2004, 07:07:45 AM »
Saitek x45!  Best stick out there.  Seperate throttle and stick combo, integrated rudder that's not a twisty stick, and TONS of buttons/hats.  Durability is great, had mine for over 2 years.

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Offline Delirium

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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2004, 07:08:32 AM »
Logitech isn't worth the money it has the longevity of a 90 year old man with a super-model. If you're a gamer (or a aviation enthusiast) go for the CH stuff, it is high price equipment, but with a guarantee fix/replacement for stuff that goes wrong for 2 years. Afterwards its about $15 to have them do a total overhaul of your stick.

They are all I have used since 1994, well worth it, but pricey.

http://chproducts.com/retail/index.html
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Offline AKCasca

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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2004, 07:59:04 AM »
TM Cougar.... but with Hall Sensors replacing the pots all around.
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Offline gofaster

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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2004, 09:11:02 AM »
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If you're a gamer (or a aviation enthusiast) go for the CH stuff, it is high price equipment, but with a guarantee fix/replacement for stuff that goes wrong for 2 years. Afterwards its about $15 to have them do a total overhaul of your stick.

They are all I have used since 1994, well worth it, but pricey.

http://chproducts.com/retail/index.html


I gotta push the CH stick, too.  After 6 years of continuous combat and 2 sets of pots, I finally retired my perfectly good CH Combatstick and pedals for the USB CH Fighterstick and CH Pro pedals.  I'm probably using only 25% of this stick's capabilities.  I don't even use the Control Manager.

You can expect to pay money for the stick and pedals, but if you'll be in the hobby for 3 years or more, you'll be glad you splurged for the best.  If you go cheap, you may end up going through a bunch of cheap sticks in that time.

I got mine here.

Amazon.Com also has them, but it'll cost you a little more.  If you do decide to buy from Amazon, you might as well pick up this video too.
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Offline beet1e

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« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2004, 09:11:19 AM »
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Logitech Extreem 3D Pro..It's value priced and great ergonomics/programability...The jury's still out though on it's durabillity.
Glad you like yours, Sirloin. I had to return mine after a few weeks when the pots started acting up. Now got a Saitek Cyborg. I love the stick (very accurate in the middle where you need the accuracy) but the thumb buttons are too big and clunky, and I have issues with the profile software, which doesn't seem to want me to program the buttons with AH commands.
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Offline WldThing

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« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2004, 09:22:03 AM »
TM Fox2 .. $30 bucks off of Ebay,  worth every cent,  far better than MS or Logitech IMO.  Never tried CH.
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Offline Sway

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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2004, 09:24:07 AM »
I friend gave me a Logitech Wingman Attack 2, haven't even bothered to try hooking it up yet, is it worth it?
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2004, 09:56:26 AM »
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I friend gave me a Logitech Wingman Attack 2, haven't even bothered to try hooking it up yet, is it worth it?


nope just gonna tick u off...trust me
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Offline TweetyBird

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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2004, 10:06:40 AM »
>>Logitech Extreem 3D Pro..It's value priced and great ergonomics/programability<<

Its a shame to hear this stick doesn't last long (if true). You're right, the ergonomic design is just great. Probably the most comfortable stick I've ever tried.
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Offline SirLoin

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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2004, 10:28:15 AM »
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>>Logitech Extreem 3D Pro..It's value priced and great ergonomics/programability<<

Its a shame to hear this stick doesn't last long (if true). You're right, the ergonomic design is just great. Probably the most comfortable stick I've ever tried.


I'm on my second 3D Pro stick in 2 months..That's why I said da jury's out.:confused:
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Offline Sway

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« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2004, 10:32:02 AM »
lol.. just dinked around with it offline, You were right.  Threw it in the trash.
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« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2004, 10:34:51 AM »
I have had the same X45 for over 2 years.Saitek sent me a free set of pots when I wore my POV hat out just before Xmas.

I didn't like the rocker rudder so have CH pro pedals.


Beetle saitek trick is to change all the buttons to default direct x functions. The switch off the saitek Profiler and set it up under AH.

Use the two "shift" functions to switch JS setting in AH. I had a Cyborg prior to the X45 and would vouch that its short axis fidelity is very good. Plus a long handle that gives good feel.
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Offline killnu

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« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2004, 10:43:40 AM »
MS precision pro 2, had it for 4 years now, i love it and wont use anything else.  

of course, ive never tried anything else either.  :D
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