Anyone use or know of a good force feedback joystick?

10-09-08, 08:35 PM

I was looking at the logitech 3D, not a bad price. Anyone use this or know of others. Nothing too old or expensive, so that probably leaves out microshaft, alll they care about anymore is their ****ty XBOX.

Task Force · 10-09-08, 08:37 PM

Ive got a Logitech 3D, Works good.

10-09-08, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Task Force

Ive got a Logitech 3D, Works good.

That's the one I am thinking. How often does it feedback? Just guns? Landing, stalls etc? I want to rock and roll!

Task Force · 10-09-08, 09:21 PM

Mainly when in flight, like in turns, You sometimes have to fight it when doing some things. Well its starting to get late here, See you all tomorrow.

Fincuan · 10-09-08, 10:47 PM

I know you said MS might be out of question, but still many people think MS Forcefeedback 2 is the best ff stick ever made. It's old but not too old and wasn't very expensive vs. the quality when I bought it back in 2001, though I have no idea what it costs today. I'm quite sure MS doesn't make them anymore, but I've seen several new and used being sold once in a while. I haven't tried the Logitech or Saitek ff sticks so I can't comment on them or do comparisons.

You get different ff-effects when firing guns and rockets, dropping bombs, colliding, running into turbulence or over bumps on the ground and stalling. The stick is also very "loose" when you're slow or stalling and stiffens when you're plane picks up speed. You can edit the effects to your liking with Microsoft's forcefeedback editor(FEdit), no matter what stick you choose.

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 10-10-08, 01:36 AM

I've got a Logitech Extreme 3d pro joystick, I find that it works really well. I've had it for a few years and still have no plans on getting rid of it!! I got it from Newegg.

Raptor1 · 10-10-08, 06:21 AM

My stick is a Logitech 3D and it works great too

HunterICX · 10-10-08, 06:40 AM

Logitech Force 3D pro or the Saitek Cyborg evo Force Feedback

are 2 good options and for a good price too

HunterICX

10-10-08, 08:23 AM

Does the MS sidewinder 2 use a USB? I don't want to get an old big multi pin connector. I use Vista 64 so I am worried about a lack of support.

HunterICX · 10-10-08, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Flamingboat

Does the MS sidewinder 2 use a USB? I don't want to get an old big multi pin connector. I use Vista 64 so I am worried about a lack of support.

Checked amazon,

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Side.../dp/B00005NIMB
Technical Details

16 programmable functions; 8 buttons plus 8-direction hat
Rotating handle gives precise rudder control
16-bit 25-MHz on-board processor delivers 100 different forces
Save and download programmed game commands into game-specific controller profiles
USB connection for plug-and-play ease

HunterICX

Fincuan · 10-10-08, 08:53 AM

Yep, as Hunter posted it does use USB, or should. There are older gameport versions still around, but the majority are USB.

kenijaru · 10-10-08, 09:49 AM

i don't mean to hijack the thread but...
is the Saitek Cyborg evo Force Feedback really worth it? because at ~300$ is not what i would call "cheap" (specially compared to my... *cof* *cof*... 35$ genius fightersomething... not so joyfull joystick)
so... i can get a Saitek Cyborg evo FF for 335$
or... a Logitech Extreme 3d PRO for 165$
what should i do?

note: $ ARS not to be confused with $ USD.

Dowly · 10-10-08, 09:59 AM

My Saitek Cyborg Evo was ~50€. Great joystick!

10-09-08, 08:35 PM	#1
Flamingboat Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Anyone use or know of a good force feedback joystick? I was looking at the logitech 3D, not a bad price. Anyone use this or know of others. Nothing too old or expensive, so that probably leaves out microshaft, alll they care about anymore is their ****ty XBOX.

10-09-08, 08:37 PM	#2
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Ive got a Logitech 3D, Works good. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

10-09-08, 09:21 PM	#4
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Mainly when in flight, like in turns, You sometimes have to fight it when doing some things. Well its starting to get late here, See you all tomorrow. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

10-10-08, 01:36 AM	#6
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,251 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	I've got a Logitech Extreme 3d pro joystick, I find that it works really well. I've had it for a few years and still have no plans on getting rid of it!! I got it from Newegg. __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

10-10-08, 06:21 AM	#7
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	My stick is a Logitech 3D and it works great too __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

10-09-08, 10:47 PM	#5
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I know you said MS might be out of question, but still many people think MS Forcefeedback 2 is the best ff stick ever made. It's old but not too old and wasn't very expensive vs. the quality when I bought it back in 2001, though I have no idea what it costs today. I'm quite sure MS doesn't make them anymore, but I've seen several new and used being sold once in a while. I haven't tried the Logitech or Saitek ff sticks so I can't comment on them or do comparisons. You get different ff-effects when firing guns and rockets, dropping bombs, colliding, running into turbulence or over bumps on the ground and stalling. The stick is also very "loose" when you're slow or stalling and stiffens when you're plane picks up speed. You can edit the effects to your liking with Microsoft's forcefeedback editor(FEdit), no matter what stick you choose.

10-10-08, 06:40 AM	#8
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Logitech Force 3D pro or the Saitek Cyborg evo Force Feedback are 2 good options and for a good price too HunterICX __________________

10-10-08, 08:23 AM	#9
Flamingboat Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Does the MS sidewinder 2 use a USB? I don't want to get an old big multi pin connector. I use Vista 64 so I am worried about a lack of support.

10-10-08, 08:53 AM	#11
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Yep, as Hunter posted it does use USB, or should. There are older gameport versions still around, but the majority are USB.

10-10-08, 09:59 AM	#13
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	My Saitek Cyborg Evo was ~50€. Great joystick!