Shes dead jim...

2008-10-22 15:35:49

#1

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6198|Somewhere out in Space

Yes, after 12 years of use my Microsoft Precision Pro stick finally kicked the bucket. She was a great joystick, and easily the most underrated of all time. Sadly, they dont sell these anymore and used ones that still work are hard to come by, so for now i have a cheap Logitech Attack 3 sitting here until i get a better one. Basically a what-should-i-get thread.

https://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:4KK7l69PqRxcZM:https://i12.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/f4/b8/2e58_1.JPG

(currently browsing amazon)

Req:
- <100 bucks.
- Sold at retail stores is preferred. I can't get a credit card right now, and my parents are still reluctant to buy online, even if i pay them back. If the deal really is that good i will make an exception.
- Z-axis.
- Must have a hat-switch.
- The more thumb buttons the better.
- Is it "smooth"? Is it durable? etc. Basically personal experience if there is any.
- Righty, so does not need to be ambidextrous.
- Corded or not=irrelevent.

This will be used for Battlefield 2 Plane whoring and whatever else i can find for it.

OR, if you have more luck than me, and manage to find a reasonably priced (no more than 40) Precision Pro that ships to Canada and is not located overseas (massive S+H, CBA), you can bypass all of this.

Eyeing the Saitek's

Last edited by N00bkilla55404 (2008-10-22 15:47:06)

2008-10-22 15:37:52

#2

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6419|what

Get something with force feedback. If you don't your missing out.

I'd suggest extreme3d.

Last edited by TheAussieReaper (2008-10-22 15:53:32)

2008-10-22 15:52:40

#3

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6705|King Of The Islands

inb4Extreme3D

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2008-10-22 16:13:43

#4

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6578

http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=109007
Gotta trust the Irish expert

Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ebug122

2008-10-22 16:21:22

#5

aimless: Member; +166|6391|Texas

3dpro

2008-10-22 16:22:34

#6

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6767|so randum

N00bkilla55404 wrote:
Yes, after 12 years of use my Microsoft Precision Pro stick finally kicked the bucket. She was a great joystick, and easily the most underrated of all time. Sadly, they dont sell these anymore and used ones that still work are hard to come by, so for now i have a cheap Logitech Attack 3 sitting here until i get a better one. Basically a what-should-i-get thread.

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:4KK … 2e58_1.JPG

(currently browsing amazon)

Req:
- <100 bucks.
- Sold at retail stores is preferred. I can't get a credit card right now, and my parents are still reluctant to buy online, even if i pay them back. If the deal really is that good i will make an exception.
- Z-axis.
- Must have a hat-switch.
- The more thumb buttons the better.
- Is it "smooth"? Is it durable? etc. Basically personal experience if there is any.
- Righty, so does not need to be ambidextrous.
- Corded or not=irrelevent.

This will be used for Battlefield 2 Plane whoring and whatever else i can find for it.

OR, if you have more luck than me, and manage to find a reasonably priced (no more than 40) Precision Pro that ships to Canada and is not located overseas (massive S+H, CBA), you can bypass all of this.

Eyeing the Saitek's

MINE STILL WORKS!

i bought it for star wars podracer lol

Small hourglass island
Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella

2008-10-22 16:33:20

#7

CrazeD: Member; +368|6939|Maine

Extreme 3D Pro, it ownsface.

2008-10-22 17:04:29

#8

The_Sniper_NM: Official EVGA Fanboy; +94|6380|SC | USA |

Meh @ 3dPro. Doesn't feel right. I'd suggest the MS Sidewinder 2, but they don't make that anymore. I'm scared shitless as to what I'm going to do when my sw 2 shits itself. I've been using Sidewinders since i was born. (Original from 96) Amazon has em, but they are very expensive.

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Sidewin … B00005NIMB

2008-10-22 17:07:03

#9

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6198|Somewhere out in Space

Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.

hurr

2008-10-22 17:09:45

#10

The_Sniper_NM: Official EVGA Fanboy; +94|6380|SC | USA |

I'd take a look at some of the saiteks then. Granted, I haven't used one, but I'm sure they're great.

2008-10-22 17:11:12

#11

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6198|Somewhere out in Space

That basically applies to everything amazon mind you...

2008-10-22 18:34:05

#12

SpIk3y: Minister of Silly Walks; +67|6406|New Jersey

Saitek x52 flight control system. Might be overkill for BF2 flying, but it's the most advanced joystick/throttle combo on the market. Sells for about $100 in stores like Best Buy.

2008-10-22 18:37:20

#13

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|6231|London, England

then who was phone?

I like the logitech joysticks, they are cheaper but they work pretty well

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2008-10-22 22:05:22

#14

r2zoo: Knowledge is power, guard it well; +126|6863|Michigan, USA

Saitek ST290 Pro

Hat Switch? Check
Thumb Buttons? 5
Z Axis? Check
Retail item? I've seen them anywhere from Best Buy, to pc stores to Walmarts, pretty easy to find.

Also well under $100, coming in at the $30~ range. I currently have one, and concidently enough replaced my dying Attack 3 with it a few years back, great unit, pretty durable, and works well for the games I play(ed) with it(FS 9/X, BF2/2142). I would greatly recommend it.

On an offtopic note, has you Attack 3 developed the constant pull to the left or right? From my understanding its quite common amongst them, and difficult to correct as it doesnt show up in calabration or dead zone modifying, was what doomed mine

2008-10-22 22:22:17

#15

S3v3N: lolwut?; +685|6785|Montucky

r2zoo wrote:
Saitek ST290 Pro

http://www.hardwarebolt.hu/termekek/jat … -large.jpg

Hat Switch? Check
Thumb Buttons? 5
Z Axis? Check
Retail item? I've seen them anywhere from Best Buy, to pc stores to Walmarts, pretty easy to find.

Also well under $100, coming in at the $30~ range. I currently have one, and concidently enough replaced my dying Attack 3 with it a few years back, great unit, pretty durable, and works well for the games I play(ed) with it(FS 9/X, BF2/2142). I would greatly recommend it.

On an offtopic note, has you Attack 3 developed the constant pull to the left or right? From my understanding its quite common amongst them, and difficult to correct as it doesnt show up in calabration or dead zone modifying, was what doomed mine

I've got one and I've beat the tar outta her and she works great.

2008-10-22 23:10:55

#16

N00bkilla55404: Voices are calling...; +136|6198|Somewhere out in Space

r2zoo wrote:
Saitek ST290 Pro

http://www.hardwarebolt.hu/termekek/jat … -large.jpg

Hat Switch? Check
Thumb Buttons? 5
Z Axis? Check
Retail item? I've seen them anywhere from Best Buy, to pc stores to Walmarts, pretty easy to find.

Also well under $100, coming in at the $30~ range. I currently have one, and concidently enough replaced my dying Attack 3 with it a few years back, great unit, pretty durable, and works well for the games I play(ed) with it(FS 9/X, BF2/2142). I would greatly recommend it.

On an offtopic note, has you Attack 3 developed the constant pull to the left or right? From my understanding its quite common amongst them, and difficult to correct as it doesnt show up in calabration or dead zone modifying, was what doomed mine

I doubt that would happen right now seeing how i just got it today...

A problem i might have is with that throttle, it looks like it could catch your hand when you pull back.

Last edited by N00bkilla55404 (2008-10-22 23:12:08)

2008-10-22 23:36:57

#17

VicktorVauhn: Member; +319|6658|Southern California

CrazeD wrote:
Extreme 3D Pro, it ownsface.

Really? I think it kinda sucks... They are priced right, and pretty close to good enough for BF2... but thats about as enthusiastic as I could get. Mine needs a big dead zone to compensate for the typical cheap logitech potentiometers...

I can see why people would get them, but owns face seems a bit strong for such a meh product...

2008-10-23 03:55:52

#18

Benzin: Member; +576|6265

I have never heard a good thing reading reviews about Logitech's joysticks. Everyone said go to a Saitek. You can get those pretty much anywhere.

2008-10-23 13:27:16

#19

The_Sniper_NM: Official EVGA Fanboy; +94|6380|SC | USA |

VicktorVauhn wrote:
CrazeD wrote:
Extreme 3D Pro, it ownsface.
Really? I think it kinda sucks... They are priced right, and pretty close to good enough for BF2... but thats about as enthusiastic as I could get. Mine needs a big dead zone to compensate for the typical cheap logitech potentiometers...

I can see why people would get them, but owns face seems a bit strong for such a meh product...

This man speaks the truth.

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