Im looking to buy a joystick for flight sims. I want to spend up to the value of Logitech Freedom and I was almost sure I'll get that but I heard about an issue in the twist handle (supposedly it breaks down really quick).
I want a joystick that can be used for simulator games but is at the same time compact (so no separate yoke or pedals). Force feedback is not necessary, I don't really like it. Twist handle is a necessity, since I used to play things like IL-2 and FS2004 really often back in the day.
Can someone recommend me something worthy? Im a fan of Logitech products but I was really put off about negative comments on Extreme 3D Pro and Freedom, so Im inclined to look elsewhere.
Recommend me a joystick
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Re: Recommend me a joystick
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I've got a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and it's probably the best joystick I've owned. It's been solidly reliable and is a nice feeling stick.
I've got a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and it's probably the best joystick I've owned. It's been solidly reliable and is a nice feeling stick.
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I love my Microsoft Sidewinder, and it meets your requirements of compact and twist handle. The only criticism I could level at it is that it's right hand specific, which may or may not be a problem for you.
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Odd. I love my Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. It's quite a nice stick for flight sims, and it feels quite solid. And it's been very reliable so far.
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I'm a Saitek fan. Currently I have a Cyborg, my previous joystick was a st290. I like them partly because you can adjust everything on the handle.
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Re: Recommend me a joystick
I have a Force 3D Pro, which is mostly identical to the Extreme 3D Pro, and I love it dearly so chalk up another vote. Part of me prefers my old MIDI-connection MS Sidewinder joysticks, but Logitech's 3D Pro line is very much a worthy successor.
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Re: Recommend me a joystick
Chalk up another vote for the Logitech 3D Force or Pro. I've got that and it works quite well.
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Re: Recommend me a joystick
Yet another recommendation of the Extreme 3D Pro here. Not only is it an overall excellent stick, but it can be had for only around $25, so in the unlikely event that you manage to break it, it's easily replaced.
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Re: Recommend me a joystick
I've bought a Logitech Freedom. Thanks for the input guys, Im crash testing it right now.