Input devices for Gaming

[Slick]

I use the logitech desktop for bluetooth set (the one with the mx900), along with a ratpadz GS. I've got a nostromo pad for fps games and a sidewinder pro I use for racing and sometimes platform games.

[jcoquillon]

Well I've used a fair range of devices over the years but my trusty keyboard and mouse always see me through. I use the keyboard from the Logitech cordless desktop optical set with an intellimouse explorer 3.0

I have a Logitech rumble pad for racing games etc, works great in mafia for the driving sections

As for joysticks I use an MS FF2 mostly, but I like using the ST90 (the portable fold up one) as it's so comfortable in my hand. Logitech joysticks are good as well

Used the Thrusmaster tactical board which is just too complex to learn to use really and set up. The claw is the easiest of this type of controllers to set up but has limited functionality but is very comfortable to play with. Works fantastically well for games like splinter cell without too many controls to master. The Belkin Nostromo game controller is he best though especially the new n52 which improves on the n50, it's not too much hassle to set up and has some useful extras like a scroll wheel and D-Pad

[BUFF]

CH Products Fighterstick & Pro Throttle
Saitek X36USB
Saitek PC Dash2
TrackIR2
E-Dimensional wireless glasses for when ATI sort out stereo drivers or I go back to nVidia

[Apex]

Intellimouse explorer 4a best mouse bar none

As for joystick, I have a few - I use an XFX ps2 style pad for general games, and I am looking at getting a decent joystick for flighty style games ( if I can get off the floor in IL-2 )

Lee

wats the v4 like to use ?

[Howard]

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=43451

Is this any good?

[Allen]

Looks good, reasonable price and made by Logitech.

[ed^chigliak]

My current gaming input devices are
Logitech formula force steering wheel
Logitech MX300 mouse
Cherry cybo@rd keyboard
Wacom A5 pen tablet
MS Sidewinder Pro Joystick
Game commander v2 voice recognition

Possible future additions & upgrades
Belkin nostromo speedpad N52
Cheap USB Gamepad
Saitek X45 Flight Stick

Voice recognition should be a standard feature in new games. It is ideal for issuing command orders and requesting status reports whilst simultaneously engaged in piloting or controling in the conventional way.

Motion detection should feature in more games via low cost web cam and used in conjunction with voice recognition. Certain games would benifit from a more relaxed and natural interface.

[Byatt]

logitech mx500 and black internet nav keyboard...
...and two logic3 dancemats ( my pride and joy ) through a PS2 to USB converter.

[panicos70]

Logitech MX700 Mouse.
Logitech Elite Black n Silver Keyboard.
Logitech Cordless Gamepad.

Trying to decide if a Boomslang/Icemat are worth the money.
Also wondering whether FF steering wheel for around £80.00 is a good investment.
And ditto with Joystick - are they worth it? I've never used one, Only flight sim I play is Secret Weapons Over Normandy.

Have bought the icemat and am using it with a MS Optical Mouse v1. Doesn't work vey well (twichy) but i think it the mouse. If anyone can suggest a good (wireless combo for this mat then let me know.

Cheers

[Vimeous]

Logitech Wingman Gaming Mouse
Clicky keyboard
A mouse mat
Saitek Cyborg 3d Digital (orig)

Damn mouse rocks, proper clicky keyboard mapped to the arrows 'cos I like it that way and plain 'ole mouse mat. The joystick is wonderfull but suffers a little drift so I could do with the USB version really.

I want:
My work Dell mousemat, easily the smoothest fabric pad I've ever used.
My Dads new Saitek Cyborg EVO joystick because it has all the best features of the original, is a joy to use and has a more stable base.

[Apex]

Might be upgrading to the N52 if i find a decent price

[Rythmic]

Am I the only one who uses the n52?

I did try the strategic commander (very limited programability) and the original n50 (not enough keys, wheel was useless) and didn't use either of them much.

The n52 is much better - can highly recommend it - doesn't suffer from the 'too many keys' problem the original n50 had either. Took a gamble ordering it from whatfraud, cause they had it first and a reasonable price (~25UKP IIRC). Keys are a bit stiff from new, but ease up with use. Use it for every game now (even C&C).

(link: http://www.savastore.com/products/pr...10273509&pid=1 £23.50inc - everywhere else seems to be 30)

Have a sidewinder FF Pro and a Cyborg 3d Digital in a cupboard somewhere - both gameport so no decent drivers, making the FF Pro useless, and the Cyborg has drift like Vimeous's.

Not forgetting them, a MS Natural Pro (can't go back to a non natural keyboard now) and a mx700 on a ratpad GS. Tried the Razor mice - and didn't like - don't think much of the new explorers either (like v.1 and v.3 - but v.4s non clicky wheel with the useless side scrolling - I don't).

[Apex]

Got the n50 at the mo m8...had a it a while just looking at the n52 now

[spazman]

I got an MX700 mouse a crappy microsoft keyboard and a gamecube congroller on a converter.

[DaBeeeenster]

I got a logitech MOMO a while back for playing GT Racing 2002 (a SUPERB GT car mod for f1 2002).



It rules...

[Tumble]

I need a USB device with at least 3 analogue wheel inputs - like a mouse wheel.. and a good few buttons on it.... everything else I can cope with on me Saitek Cyborg FFB....