Recommend me a joystick

2008-06-04 17:22:09

#1

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6582

I was looking at the Logitech Extreme™ 3D Pro

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gamin … p;cl=ca,en

I found that one on ebay Buy it Now for $10...is it worth it?

Apparently Saitek's got some good ones. I'm just not sure which ones are better than others.

I'm looking to keep it under $60CAD

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2008-06-04 17:22:54

#2

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|6977|67.222.138.85

Microsoft Sidewinder

edit: well hot damn it looks like they don't sell it anymore, at least the version I have. I hope it doesn't break.

2008-06-04 17:27:02

#3

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6582

Yeah...I can only find the MS Sidewinder mouse and not the joystick.

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2008-06-04 17:27:46

#4

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6808|Long Island, New York

Saitek X52...I'm picking it up before HAWX comes out in September.

I know you can't use Newegg, but use this for reference:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6826102507

Don't get the pro version. That's more for people in training to be pilots (like me) or the hardcore aviation enthusiasts. That's the only reason why I'm getting the pro version over the normal.

2008-06-04 17:29:04

#5

Defiance: Member; +438|6941

I've used a Saitek ST290 for a while. It's nothing special but it's cheap and it works.

2008-06-04 17:35:10

#6

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|6235|London, England

Poseidon wrote:
Saitek X52...I'm picking it up before HAWX comes out in September.

I know you can't use Newegg, but use this for reference:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6826102507

Don't get the pro version. That's more for people in training to be pilots (like me) or the hardcore aviation enthusiasts. That's the only reason why I'm getting the pro version over the normal.

Im just going to play HAWX with the controller, im not buying anything that expensive just to make it "cool" to play a flying game. I can play much easier and cheaper with the controller

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2008-06-04 18:00:04

#7

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6808|Long Island, New York

Mutantsteak wrote:
Poseidon wrote:
Saitek X52...I'm picking it up before HAWX comes out in September.

I know you can't use Newegg, but use this for reference:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6826102507

Don't get the pro version. That's more for people in training to be pilots (like me) or the hardcore aviation enthusiasts. That's the only reason why I'm getting the pro version over the normal.
Im just going to play HAWX with the controller, im not buying anything that expensive just to make it "cool" to play a flying game. I can play much easier and cheaper with the controller

The X52 isn't about looking "cool". It's about being able to control your jet/plane easier and more realistically.

Last edited by Poseidon (2008-06-04 18:00:23)

2008-06-04 18:04:03

#8

The_Sniper_NM: Official EVGA Fanboy; +94|6384|SC | USA |

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Microsoft Sidewinder

edit: well hot damn it looks like they don't sell it anymore, at least the version I have. I hope it doesn't break.

Been using the original, then the Sidewinder 2, since '99

2008-06-04 18:12:16

#9

CaptainSpaulding71: Member; +119|6627|CA, USA

logitech extreme 3d pro is ok. i have it and it works fine. tons of buttons to customize with. i didn't like the saitech since it looked flimsy. if you take your stick to lan parties, consider the ways in which it might get abused in transit (stuffed in backpack, thrown in backseat of car, etc). i paid about 30 bucks for mine at the store. if you can get it for 10 on ebay, go for it.

2008-06-04 18:14:40

#10

csmag: Member; +92|6717|Canada

The x-52 is really awesome but is definitely not required for a game like HAWX. The Logitek extreme 3d pro is perfectly fine for what you'd be using it for.

2008-06-04 18:45:09

#11

DefCon-17: Maple Syrup Faggot; +362|6426|Vancouver | Canada

I use the Saitek Aviator.

Works great, but starts sliding around a little after a while.
I hold it down with my left hand anyways, so that doesn't matter much.

2008-06-04 18:47:14

#12

aimless: Member; +166|6395|Texas

I love my 3d Pro. It's all plug and play right from the start. Real easy to use with bf2.

2008-06-04 20:29:28

#13

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6582

Thanks for the suggestions. As much as I'd like the X52, it's out of my price range. I think I'm gonna go with the 3D pro from TigerDirect (Total price: $50.34)

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2008-06-04 20:31:46

#14

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6838|Mountains of NC

mine

https://static.bf2s.com/files/user/17445/carhartt.jpg

2008-06-04 20:36:20

#15

r2zoo: Knowledge is power, guard it well; +126|6866|Michigan, USA

Defiance wrote:
I've used a Saitek ST290 for a while. It's nothing special but it's cheap and it works.

This man speaks the truth, use a Saitek st290 PRo right now, and its great, not as fancy as the X52, but its pretty cheap right now, $30 USD

2008-06-04 20:37:20

#16

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6808|Long Island, New York

ebug9 wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions. As much as I'd like the X52, it's out of my price range. I think I'm gonna go with the 3D pro from TigerDirect (Total price: $50.34)

Can't go wrong with Logitech.

2008-06-05 00:50:28

#17

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7026|Scotland

Yes you can.

Saitek Cyborg Evo > Logitech. It's completely adjustable ( meaning you can move everything ) and it's incredibly responsive.

2008-06-05 01:49:41

#18

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6723|The Twilight Zone

ebug9 wrote:
I was looking at the Logitech Extreme™ 3D Pro

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gamin … p;cl=ca,en

I found that one on ebay Buy it Now for $10...is it worth it?

Apparently Saitek's got some good ones. I'm just not sure which ones are better than others.

I'm looking to keep it under $60CAD

get that.

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2008-06-05 02:26:08

#19

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6763|N. Ireland

I have a Saitek 3D Rumble Force which I picked up for a grand total of, including postage £4.04. (or was it £3.04) It's fantastic! As the title suggests, force feedback too..

2008-06-05 07:25:45

#20

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7006|Salt Lake City

I'm in agreement with Zimmer here. The Logitech stick is well known for being a good stick at first, but over time loses calibration and can't be fixed. Eventually you will have a slight pull to the left or right that will get worse over time until you can no longer fly a straight line.

I've had two, and both did it. My buddy had one that did it as well. A hardware forum where I moderate has had at least a dozen people report the same issue, as well as Logitech's own forums being full of this complaint.

Just do a Google search for calibration problems on that Logitech stick and watch the results come flooding back.

2008-06-05 07:43:36

#21

Bell: Frosties > Cornflakes; +362|6819|UK

Like has been said, I have the Extreme 3D Pro, this is my second, and it is now having the same issue my first had, just becomes unusable. I got about a year out of each of them. My current one isnt so bad, but it is like flying with the rudder constantly turning, need to opposite lock just to go in a straight line :\

Martyn

2008-06-05 07:47:17

#22

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7002|St. Andrews / Oslo

I like my Saitek Cyborg Evo - Never had a problem with it and it works great

https://static.bf2s.com/files/user/26774/flickricon.png

2008-06-05 14:42:06

#23

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6582

After looking at reviews and remembering how my old Logitech joystick's calibration fked up after about a couple years of storage, I think I'm gonna go for the Saitek Cyborg Evo instead.

Is this a good price? $52.14 after 19.99 shipping to Canada

edit...I looked on ebay cause Canadian retail stores would probably be selling the thing for close to $100

Last edited by ebug9 (2008-06-05 14:44:27)

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