I brought a Microsoft Sidewinder FFB2 in mint condition for... wait for it...

[Disturbd]

Just back from unwanted vacation, I picked 1 up even cheaper ...FREE!!! my friend had no idea what he had. I have never used FF and getting alot of nose bounce, any suggestions  besides the obvious, learn howto fly   to all, looking forward to you shooting me down

[Ghosth]

Pitch scaling, MS sticks tend to need some nice low curve scaling set up.

[Kazaa]

My review of MS Sidewinder will have to wait because there are currently a few bugs with AH2 and force feedback.

[715]

One bug can be overcome by disabling all force feedback, selecting Apply, then immediately re-enabling and clicking Apply again.  Otherwise the forces are all maximum (which can make it hard to do anything).  You have to do this once every time you log into an arena or start AH.

[Kazaa]

cc 715, I found that I needed to do this twice in a row to get trim working as intended.

[Kazaa]

Hey guys, a quick update:

I've fully adopted the FFB2 as my stick of choice even though the FFB effects don't work 100% with Aces High. I even went back to my CH Combatstick to give it a second chance but found myself going right back to the FFB2 after a couple of days.

It's a shame Microsoft discontinued this fantastic piece of hardward, having FFB seems like cheating almost. Maybe a petition is in order.

[Tordon22]

What're the advantages of the ffb stick? I've only ever used a ch stick

[Kazaa]

What're the advantages of the ffb stick? I've only ever used a ch stick

Having FFB allows me to adjust the sensitivity needed to move the stick, this is more of a convenience. Most importantly, I can feel the stall buffet through the stick.

[mechanic]

I had nothing to do with it, my browser opened automatically and up came this listing   maybe it was the ghost of Lynx or Wilbuz guiding me  

It really is in top notch condition I'm jealous mate! I'll have to post a few pics of my stick, I think to many sweaty hand fights over the years have taken there toll on it   that being said I'd hate to see what Batfinks looks like  

 Oh man it's getting kind of mucky I will have to take it apart and deep clean soon. I was sent mine by a very kind squaddie about 3 years ago. It's still in perfect working order but handle has a worn down smooth patch where my hand sits  

[Tordon22]

That's actually really neat. I like everything but the base of the stick. Might have to look into one of these.

[Spikes]

Hey guys, a quick update:

I've fully adopted the FFB2 as my stick of choice even though the FFB effects don't work 100% with Aces High. I even went back to my CH Combatstick to give it a second chance but found myself going right back to the FFB2 after a couple of days.

It's a shame Microsoft discontinued this fantastic piece of hardward, having FFB seems like cheating almost. Maybe a petition is in order.

It seems whenever Microshaft makes a good product it gets discontinued.

[pervert]

 Oh man it's getting kind of mucky I will have to take it apart and deep clean soon. I was sent mine by a very kind squaddie about 3 years ago. It's still in perfect working order but handle has a worn down smooth patch where my hand sits  

Think the sweat takes it toll! 

Having FFB allows me to adjust the sensitivity needed to move the stick, this is more of a convenience. Most importantly, I can feel the stall buffet through the stick.

Turning a K4 with the FF2 is hilarous loose grip on the stick and it firing of in every direction like a caged animal, thats when you know your turning it right 

[Kazaa]

It seems whenever Microshaft makes a good product it gets discontinued.

This is true. However, Microsoft did start reproducing their world famous Intelli Mouse Explorer 3.0 to FPS gamers delight.

[Flench]

Is there anyone that fixes these stick's . I rather pay someone to fix mine than try to myself . If I try to fix it , it mite never work again , lol .