I use the cyborg evo and the sidewinder forcefeedback joystick. i wanted to buy the x45 saitek but it was all over sold out. so i am waiting for the X52. My only problem with the evo is that sometimes the fighter tends to yaw to the left. otherwise a good product.
saitek has nice price/quality factor.
the cyborg evo
my future joystick, saitek x52
http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x52.htm
Joystick:
-Precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability
-2-stage metal trigger; 2 primary buttons in 1 convenient position
-4 fire buttons including missile launcher with spring-loaded safety cover for instant access
-Conveniently positioned metal pinkie switch provides shift functionality to double up on programmable commands
-2 X 8-way Hat Switches
-3D rudder twist
-3-position rotary mode selector switch with LED indicators
-3 spring-loaded, base-mounted toggle switches for up to 6 programmable flight commands
-5-position handle adjustment system to suit all hand sizes
throttle:
-Progressive throttle with tension adjustment, detents for afterburner and idle
-2 fire buttons
-Scroll wheel with built-in button
-Mouse controller / hat switch with left mouse buttonl
-8-way hat switch
-2 x rotary controls
-Smooth-action slider control
-Clutch button initiates ‘safe mode’ to allow on-the-fly profile selection, or to display button functionality without activating
By: Kye - 11th September 2004 at 01:03
The X52 will be around 75 pound, which i think is great value considering what can be done with this stick, what it has etc etc, and that for my MS SW FFB 2 i paid £100 four or 5 years ago.
By: Arshad - 10th September 2004 at 20:22
SO X-52 coming out in november, i see that a lot of you use the Sidewinder Force Feedback 2. i didnt like that one because there were not many buttons on it 😀 , it didnt seem like a hotas joystick. Also very expensive with its price/quality ratio (around 60 dollars ? wasnt it) . the X-45 has a very good pirce/quality ratio, i hope the X-52 will have that to.
The cougar can’t be considerd if you are a student or don’t work. the cougar comes at a price of around 400 dollars. But the u get the best joystick around also.
By: Kye - 9th September 2004 at 01:42
MS FFB sidewinder 2
Next stick WILL be the X-52 which comes out in November. Not quite the sept/oct period dabs said. I spoke to saitek about that and they gave dabs a telling off lol
By: Paul Rix - 8th September 2004 at 13:51
I have a CH Flight Sim Yoke and CH pedals (both USB) for civilian sims.. I swap out the yoke for an original MS FF stick (but still use the pedals) for combat sims. Works great. The MS FF stick is now maybe 4 or 5 years old and is still going strong. Great stick.
By: google - 8th September 2004 at 04:43
Joystick eh? I use the big one that counts, wink wink. :diablo:
By: andrewm - 7th September 2004 at 23:53
Saitek Cyborg Evo every time. I use two for my sim and love em to bits
By: Phil Foster - 6th September 2004 at 15:52
Saitek X45 replacing an X35/36 combo. In fact I have a question. I find the X45 squeaky rather than stiff, scuse the smutty pun but I like the stiffness. Now I know that some have greased their sticks (this thread is going down hill fast) 😀 😀 😀 😀 but what grease is safe to use? If anybody says KY jelly I will be unable to contain myself.
By: Stieglitz - 1st September 2004 at 16:09
I use the Sidewinder Force Feedback2 and I love it. 🙂 My father uses a Thrustmaster topgun fox 2 pro. I prefer the one I have. 😮
J.V.
By: Comet - 1st September 2004 at 14:37
I have a Sidewinder. Usually okay as well.
By: Jeanske_SN - 1st September 2004 at 14:13
I use the Microsoft Force Feedback 2, but a few months ago the system that detects if your hand is on the joke failed. It now detects it all the time, so when I’m flying on autopilot or when I don’t wont the FF, I have to pull out the power. But I’m already using it for about two (or is it three?) years, so it worked fine very long.
EDIT: I cleaned it with a toothpick and it works now. Dirty work!
By: BlueRobin - 28th August 2004 at 12:26
Well it’s all okay if you have money to burn. Have had a Saitek in the past but parts kept detaching themselves, not even through overuse or abuse. My mate had 3 Wingman sticks all decided to stop working.
So on the basis of this, I bought the MS FF2 stick. Again shame they stop making them. Everything else you can use the keyboard for.
By: adwwebber - 27th August 2004 at 21:38
I have a wingman attack 2 at the end of its usefulll life is ok as long as you dont turn right …………………………..
By: Arshad - 27th August 2004 at 20:10
😮 x52 coming out next week ?
By: BigJet - 27th August 2004 at 17:19
Hi i have the sidewinder forcefeedback joystick and its brilliant!
By: solent-steve - 27th August 2004 at 16:49
i use the m/s ffb2 ,just love the forcefeedback shame m/s have stopped making sticks.should have brought a spare when toys r us had them for £30…
simply computers still have x45’s instock @£56,dabs have x52 next week @£75
By: snakeman - 27th August 2004 at 13:18
Hi,
I have a Logitech Wingman Force 3d force feed back stick which is good but after a while the rudder twist on the handle fails and you can’t get full rudder both ways. This happened on a previous stick i owned and has happened to several friends. It seems to be a design fault !
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