Joystick Reccomendations

corsaire · 03-17-07, 12:06 PM

Hey guys, I just got Pacific Storm and the controls are just so hard to fly a plane that I decided to get a joystick, but I don't know which to buy or if I'm getting ripped off, any tips?

MobyGrape · 03-17-07, 01:07 PM

Saitek x45 or x52..then u b set for flight sim in future
http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x45.htm

simple FS with muti engine control
http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/av8r.htm

review good bargain Sticks
http://www.gameplasma.com/articles,id,101.html

What ever you buy Best of Luck and enjoyment

GlobalExplorer · 03-17-07, 01:18 PM

I am very happy with the Saitek X45 and it was a real bargain, at 70 Euro I believe. Though I dont know if it can still be found.

corsaire · 03-17-07, 01:33 PM

Thank you for the reccomendation, I think I will buy the Siatek X45 since I'm planning on buying Flight Sim anyway plus it looks cool as hell(cheaper than the X52.. over $100 in ebay!).

SUBMAN1 · 03-17-07, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by corsaire

Thank you for the reccomendation, I think I will buy the Siatek X45 since I'm planning on buying Flight Sim anyway plus it looks cool as hell(cheaper than the X52.. over $100 in ebay!).

The best is the Cougar from Thrustmaster, but its pricey. I have one. If you don't plan on playing heavy sims like Falcon 4, then stick with the Saitek - its a good stick.

-S

Hellcat · 03-22-07, 03:57 PM

I've had the Saitek X45 for a little over 2 years and have to say that I have mixed feelings on it's longevity.

The throttle unit is great and will be used with my new stick... now the stick is starting to really annoy me. I dont fly too much, lets say less than occasionally but the saitek has developed about 1" of slack along the Y-Axis. This is enough for me to find a replacement. (i'm pretty nice to the thing, no yanking and banking stuff) I've been really getting back in to IL2 lately and with enemy engaged 2 coming out soon I need something more solid....

I dont want another saitek and I dont have the money for the cougar so in my case I'm leaning towards a CH Products Fighterstick. Ugly but apparently is tough as brick. I'll be able to still use the saitek throttle too in games that support multiple devices.

I suggest you do some more research via google, the x52 is suppose to be significantly more durable than the x45 but does not have the rocker for rudders on the throttle, rather it uses a twisty stick which is not so good imho.

regards,

03-17-07, 12:06 PM	#1
corsaire Nub Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Joystick Reccomendations Hey guys, I just got Pacific Storm and the controls are just so hard to fly a plane that I decided to get a joystick, but I don't know which to buy or if I'm getting ripped off, any tips?

03-17-07, 01:18 PM	#3
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	I am very happy with the Saitek X45 and it was a real bargain, at 70 Euro I believe. Though I dont know if it can still be found. __________________

03-22-07, 03:57 PM	#6
Hellcat Ensign Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 224 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I've had the Saitek X45 for a little over 2 years and have to say that I have mixed feelings on it's longevity. The throttle unit is great and will be used with my new stick... now the stick is starting to really annoy me. I dont fly too much, lets say less than occasionally but the saitek has developed about 1" of slack along the Y-Axis. This is enough for me to find a replacement. (i'm pretty nice to the thing, no yanking and banking stuff) I've been really getting back in to IL2 lately and with enemy engaged 2 coming out soon I need something more solid.... I dont want another saitek and I dont have the money for the cougar so in my case I'm leaning towards a CH Products Fighterstick. Ugly but apparently is tough as brick. I'll be able to still use the saitek throttle too in games that support multiple devices. I suggest you do some more research via google, the x52 is suppose to be significantly more durable than the x45 but does not have the rocker for rudders on the throttle, rather it uses a twisty stick which is not so good imho. regards, __________________ "readiness is only accomplished when the need for it is over" Last edited by Hellcat; 03-22-07 at 06:36 PM.

03-17-07, 01:07 PM	#2
MobyGrape Frogman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mid Pacific Posts: 292 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Saitek x45 or x52..then u b set for flight sim in future http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x45.htm simple FS with muti engine control http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/av8r.htm review good bargain Sticks http://www.gameplasma.com/articles,id,101.html What ever you buy Best of Luck and enjoyment

03-17-07, 01:33 PM	#4
corsaire Nub Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you for the reccomendation, I think I will buy the Siatek X45 since I'm planning on buying Flight Sim anyway plus it looks cool as hell(cheaper than the X52.. over $100 in ebay!).