Joystick Information

[Nick]

This thread details the most popular sticks out there at the minute and what people think of them.

Generally Saitek are the manufacturer of choice for most people.

www.saitek.com

It seems most people have a Cyborg 3D Gold

Though some of us have an X45 Throttle and Stick

That said, there's such a massive range out there, the best advice anyone can give is go to the shop and play with the sticks on the shelves.

As a guide, you want a stick that has, (as well as basic up, down etc), the basic functions of :

Throttle
Hat switch
Rudder axis
8 buttons

Some people like a force feedback stick, as things like stall flutter are transmitted to the stick, others prefer a smoother flight with less hunting on the keyboard for buttons and go for the all singing, all dancing X45.

If you're REALLY minted, then the Thrustmaster HOTAS set-up is for you, knocking a £250 pound hole in your pocket.

Thrustmaster Cougar HOTAS

Some people also invest in rudder pedals, taking the strain off of doing everything by hand. CH Products have a large range of flight sim accessories which inlcudes the best rudder pedals on the market.

CH rudder pedals

Of course, if you REALLY get into it, you could go all the way and get yourself a Throttle Quadrant. Though more suited to multi-engined jets, there are multi-engined bombers in the game, so if you have more money than sense, one of these might be for you.

Thottle Quadrant

Other than that, check out the old stikcy for joysticks HERE

[Hat]

on my second cyborg platinum here

[Shogun]

Anywhere you can buy these online? Been searching for ages but can't find any saiteks.

[luke313]

PC World & Dabs do Saitek sticks...

[iNsChris]

Logitech Wingman Force 3D Force Feedback here!

Doesnt seem to bad, Just need to lower sensitivity maybe because aiming i jump all over the victim!

iNsChris

[jeNK^]

To top the "If you have more money than sense" shopping list, you might want to add this companies products:

http://www.goflightinc.com/products.html

I am sorely tempted to get a Cougar HOTAS, there is a slim possibility I can get hold of a brand new set for £145 from the states.. but that is still FAR too much to warrant spending on a Joystick imo.. especially as there will be no warranty :/

[Lee H]

To top the "If you have more money than sense" shopping list, you might want to add this companies products:

http://www.goflightinc.com/products.html

I am sorely tempted to get a Cougar HOTAS, there is a slim possibility I can get hold of a brand new set for £145 from the states.. but that is still FAR too much to warrant spending on a Joystick imo.. especially as there will be no warranty :/

I've played with their equipment - AWESOME is an understatement as they can get it as real as you like ( apart from the shrapnel and bulletholes, oh and the flaming engine as well )

Pricey but worth it if you live for flying

[lancer12]

Still using MS sidewinder feedback pro, lol.

[b0redom]

Wow, this necro has to be some sort of record?

[colincliff]

for some reason yesterday I was wondering what the oldest ever thread resurrection on Hexus was. this could be it.... any other offers?

[Whalefish]

Still using MS sidewinder feedback pro, lol.

He did mention the best thing MS have ever made though.