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Thread: Who's buying a Joystick, Throttle Controller and what controller do you plan on using for JTL?
jedi730
Mon Sep 13, 2004 5:15 pm
#14
doh theres a X52 coming out??? i just bought the X45! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Haan-Salan
Mon Sep 13, 2004 7:02 pm
#16
Been a Gravis Gamepad Pro user for years, would never go with anything else. I did own a Sidewinder once tho and hated it. 
Rebiv
Mon Sep 13, 2004 7:18 pm
#17
I had an X-45 for a year and more I think...cant remember when I got it. I was very happy with it, especially since it take some force to move it, and isnt easy to move, and give more accurate turns, etc, but it wouldnt be a smart choice for JTL due to the fact that the keyboard will probably be used a lot more than people think...
I am happy with my decision of using a Saitek EVO, as it is light, smaller, fits good on my desk, and it fully moveable.
Tremk_Stryder
Mon Sep 13, 2004 7:30 pm
#18
while flying and in combat..i doubt ull use keyboard as mcuh as when ur chatting or cruising around..lol
Nim_Cross
Mon Sep 13, 2004 8:55 pm
#19
I've got a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. It's got a little throddle thingy on it, so I'll probobly just use that... but I've also got an Act Labs Racing Pedals from when I use to play NASCAR Racing 2003 Season... I was thinking I could get REALLY nerdy and somehow hook that up to a throddle/breaking system... and if my ship requires manual shifting, I've got an Act-Labs 4/5/6 Speed shifter and a clutch pedal attachment just sitting here waiting to get used again...
Voodoo2484
Mon Sep 13, 2004 9:20 pm
#20
Cougar? Are you serious? Thrustmaster makes the most overprices biggest POS sticks ever. The servos wear out super quick and you have to run the equipment through a friggin buggy program to configure it. I've owned two f-22 sticks from thrustmaster and both broke within 6 months of buying them without heavy use. One problem was bad servos causing the stick to "twitch" all over the place and the 2nd was a broken chip so I couldn't even calibrate the joystick. I read the review and I'd say dont pay attention to it. The guy reviewed the stick after 24 hours, every stick will work perfectly in that time frame. If you haven't already please do not waste your money on that bs. get CH or Saitek avoid trustmaster.
Message Edited by Voodoo2484 on 09-14-2004 01:01 AM
darkmeh
Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:03 am
#21
silversaber wrote:
Logitech Wingman Force 3D here.
Its gona rock, since force feedback is supported
Same here 
BTW, what's with that image under 'PA', XCommCaptain? Looks like something that could get you in some trouble...
-MAUL-
Tue Sep 14, 2004 8:37 am
#22
Coming from a long line of flight sims. I can say Ive used most.
Wore or 2 CH Products stick.
I tried FF and couldnt stand it.
My last stick was a X45. We wont need all its features. Dang good set up.
I like to change sticks ever 2 years. So My X45 is out the door.
In all my years of flying, Id never heard anything bad about Thurstmaster stuff until today. About 70% of my flight buds use them still.
The upper end sticks work and last for years.
I just bought on E-Bay a Afterburner II. At half price, If I dont like it, Ill wait for the X-52!
Wore or 2 CH Products stick.
I tried FF and couldnt stand it.
My last stick was a X45. We wont need all its features. Dang good set up.
I like to change sticks ever 2 years. So My X45 is out the door.
In all my years of flying, Id never heard anything bad about Thurstmaster stuff until today. About 70% of my flight buds use them still.
The upper end sticks work and last for years.
I just bought on E-Bay a Afterburner II. At half price, If I dont like it, Ill wait for the X-52!
AsrosDafari
Tue Sep 14, 2004 8:50 am
#23
mgoblue3829 wrote:I'm planning on picking up the Saitek X52, lots of useless buttons, and better than that a useless digital clock, and flashy lights! Doesn't come out til October though
Me as well. It just looks like a flight controller used in SW ships.
silversaber
Tue Sep 14, 2004 9:35 am
#24
darkmeh wrote:
silversaber wrote:
Logitech Wingman Force 3D here.
Its gona rock, since force feedback is supported
Same here
BTW, what's with that image under 'PA', XCommCaptain? Looks like something that could get you in some trouble...
Hmm dont understand the question. XcommCaptain?
RedDragon133
Tue Sep 14, 2004 9:38 am
#25
siderwinder series wis great. I also think about thrustmaster.
Hanny69
Tue Sep 14, 2004 9:56 am
#26
Voodoo2484 wrote:
Cougar? Are you serious? Thrustmaster makes the most overprices biggest POS sticks ever. The servos wear out super quick and you have to run the equipment through a friggin buggy program to configure it. I've owned two f-22 sticks from thrustmaster and both broke within 6 months of buying them without heavy use. One problem was bad servos causing the stick to "twitch" all over the place and the 2nd was a broken chip so I couldn't even calibrate the joystick. I read the review and I'd say dont pay attention to it. 09-14-2004 01:01 AM
Well, i've had the cougar since the day it's come out. The only problem i've ever had with it was when one of the pots (potentiometers, not servos) started acting up. Simple solution was, open up the stick, remove the offending pot, blow all the crap out of it, put it back in, and put it all back together. That was 4 months ago and it' been fine ever since. I use it almost every day while playing a little Falcon 4. It's too bad that you've had bad luck with thrustmaster products in the past. I've been using them for years with no problems.
Maybe take a look at the Pots on your F22 and clean them out...could be as simple as that.