Joystick recommendations

Onkel Neal · 02-01-10, 09:36 AM

I decided to order ROF through Amazon, and got Blackshark while I was at it. I need to book some time to play games, no more putting it off!

Now, I probably need to anew joystick, my 1999 MS Sidewinder Pro is still my preferred stick, but I am guessing I need a "DirectX 9" compatible stick? What is that?

What stick do you use and why?
Recommendations?

Dowly · 02-01-10, 10:06 AM

Saitek EVO Cyborg

Sturdy, can be adjusted for left-handed use, buttons in the stick can be lowered/moved to sides, rudder twist. Only complaint is that the #1 trigger button broke, but then again I tend to squeeze the trigger a bit hard at times.

Ow and you want to get the force feedback one, FF is a must.

http://www.saitek.com/UK/PROD/evoforce.htm

Or if you want to go cheaper, then you can always get the Logitech 3d Extreme. But that felt abit toy-ish when I had it, especially compared to the EVO.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga...s/291&cl=us,en

Onkel Neal · 02-01-10, 10:28 AM

So, this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-Cyborg-.../dp/B00068P3O4

Dowly · 02-01-10, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

So, this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-Cyborg-.../dp/B00068P3O4

Yes, Sir.

HunterICX · 02-01-10, 11:10 AM

I got that Cyborg Evo Force too, loving it

HunterICX

Onkel Neal · 02-01-10, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dowly

Yes, Sir.

Bah, no one stocks it

Highbury · 02-01-10, 10:36 PM

If you are looking for a -$100 stick I recommend the Thrustmaster T.1600M. It is one of the only sticks on the market (and BY FAR the cheapest) that has Hall Effect magnetic sensors that give 256x the precision of regular sticks. It has a heavy base, good feel, can be adapted for right or left hand.... the only thing that is poor on it is the throttle slider. It is a NON-FF stick, just so you know. I have not tried the latest generation of FF sticks but the last ones I tried I did not like the feel of.

I went from a Saitek Evo to this stick playing RoF and the difference was night and day. ROF is quite dependent on a good peripheral setup to get the most out of it. Going a bit less on the stick will save money if you want to add pedals... throttle quadrant... TrackIR etc.

You will have to register on the forums as part of their SHV-like DRM Neal, if you have any questions about it feel free to look me up there. I am a moderator under the name Bleddyn.

Spike88 · 02-01-10, 02:39 PM

I use the Logitech Attack 3. Mostly because its cheap.

Only $14-20 dollars depending on where you get it and its really durable. It has eleven buttons and a throttle.

I would like to get the Saitek X52 pro.
http://www.saitek.com/UK/prod/x52.htm

FIREWALL · 02-01-10, 03:26 PM

Logitech G940 Hands down the best.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Fligh...5056017&sr=8-1

02-01-10, 10:28 AM	#3
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	So, this one? http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-Cyborg-.../dp/B00068P3O4 __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

02-01-10, 11:10 AM	#5
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I got that Cyborg Evo Force too, loving it HunterICX __________________

02-01-10, 02:39 PM	#8
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I use the Logitech Attack 3. Mostly because its cheap. Only $14-20 dollars depending on where you get it and its really durable. It has eleven buttons and a throttle. I would like to get the Saitek X52 pro. http://www.saitek.com/UK/prod/x52.htm __________________

02-01-10, 03:26 PM	#9
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Logitech G940 Hands down the best. http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Fligh...5056017&sr=8-1 __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-01-10, 09:36 AM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Joystick recommendations I decided to order ROF through Amazon, and got Blackshark while I was at it. I need to book some time to play games, no more putting it off! Now, I probably need to anew joystick, my 1999 MS Sidewinder Pro is still my preferred stick, but I am guessing I need a "DirectX 9" compatible stick? What is that? What stick do you use and why? Recommendations? __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

02-01-10, 10:06 AM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,055 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Saitek EVO Cyborg Sturdy, can be adjusted for left-handed use, buttons in the stick can be lowered/moved to sides, rudder twist. Only complaint is that the #1 trigger button broke, but then again I tend to squeeze the trigger a bit hard at times. Ow and you want to get the force feedback one, FF is a must. http://www.saitek.com/UK/PROD/evoforce.htm Or if you want to go cheaper, then you can always get the Logitech 3d Extreme. But that felt abit toy-ish when I had it, especially compared to the EVO. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga...s/291&cl=us,en

02-01-10, 10:36 PM	#7
Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	If you are looking for a -$100 stick I recommend the Thrustmaster T.1600M. It is one of the only sticks on the market (and BY FAR the cheapest) that has Hall Effect magnetic sensors that give 256x the precision of regular sticks. It has a heavy base, good feel, can be adapted for right or left hand.... the only thing that is poor on it is the throttle slider. It is a NON-FF stick, just so you know. I have not tried the latest generation of FF sticks but the last ones I tried I did not like the feel of. I went from a Saitek Evo to this stick playing RoF and the difference was night and day. ROF is quite dependent on a good peripheral setup to get the most out of it. Going a bit less on the stick will save money if you want to add pedals... throttle quadrant... TrackIR etc. You will have to register on the forums as part of their SHV-like DRM Neal, if you have any questions about it feel free to look me up there. I am a moderator under the name Bleddyn.