Classic British Flight Sim

Hi Chaps,

I may be in the market for a new Joystick to replace my sidewinder 2. I'm just after a stick, not a yoke or any of the other odds and sods. I'm using Windows 7 x64 and will only be using it with FSX / FS9 / P3D.

What would you suggest?

Update,

I'm about to go for one of these in the next hour, has anyone had any good (or bad) experiences with it?

Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick

Hi Ben

That's what I have...always liked it.

Never had any probs with it at all.

Blimey Ben.. I recently gave a brand new (factory reconditioned) one away. I couldn't get on with it I'm afraid.. spring tension too high for my liking. Still, you may find it ok

ATB
DaveB

I have the Logitech Pro Ben, as well as the Saitek X-52 Pro. I use the Logitech one for simple aircraft or quick circuit & bump sessions, whilst the Saitek one is currently getting the FSUIPC treatment as regards axis and buttons.

Can't fault the Logitech though as Dave B says, it is a bit stiff in the X and Y axis, so I haven't tried it with helicopters. In fixed wing however, I've found that stiffness allows for some pretty precise control inputs, so I reckon you will be happy.

Thanks for the feedback chaps, I'll give this one a go, but won't bin the Sidewinder just yet

[EDIT] I've just cancelled my order as I worked out how to make the force feedback work on my sidewinder in Win7!! Plug in the Mains lead!!!!

Ah.. a tricky one that

ATB
DaveB

Been known to fix all manner of problems at times

TSR2 wrote:[EDIT] I've just cancelled my order as I worked out how to make the force feedback work on my sidewinder in Win7!! Plug in the Mains lead!!!!

Gawd, you technology-geek, you !