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I recommend damn near anything by Logitech, but this little baby is especially nice:

WIRED
http://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/2213.jpg

WIRELESS
http://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/911.gif

The twist-control on it is the smoothest and most accurate I have ever felt on a stick. I can get the best adjustments, by far. If you opt for the wireless (which is the one I use, because at the time, they didn't MAKE a wired version), the batteries last about 40 hours or so, so I'd recommend getting a rechargable set. The feel of the device is outstanding, it's sturdy, tip-free without being clunky, and the trigger action absolutely rocks.

If you like the Xbox controller, you can do what I did and order a $12 USB Xbox to PC controller adapter from Lik-Sang.
Works great

Message Edited by Karteepy on 11-17-2004 09:37 AM

I have the Extreme 3D Pro from the picture above, but mine is not wireless.

Best tactile feel and sturdyness of all the ones I groped at the store. Only thing with it is that there is a known problem where calibration can drift and you need to unplug it to reset.

Have been really happy with it so far except once when calibration drifted and I was stuck spinning in space before I figured out how to fix it.

The axis on my beloved Saitek CYBORD 3D Gold has gone out today. I guess I've been playing more JtL than I thought.

So now I need to buy a new one and I'd like to hear what everyone recommends.

And, yes, I'm really really into flight/space sims.

i use the saitek cyborg evo. very nice stick and not too expensive either. It has a ton of buttons so I dont really have to use the keyboard at all

I'm still a big fan of the Microsoft Sidewinder, though I know many hate it.

im using a saitek set-290 i belive its called. Feels really nice, has a twist for rolling and has a throttle on the base too, very cheap and i love using it, however its my first ever joystick and i suck

Ive got a Logitech 3D Extreme Pro. I just installed it the other day and have never really used a flight stick for any game before, so i really dont know if its any good. I like it well enough. Its got a nice feel to it, lots of buttons, and the stick itself is pretty accurate. Im still not use to using a Flight Stick, but the more I use it, the more I like it. I would recommend it, but like I said, I dont know that much abotu them. PC Gamer gave it like a +90% on its score, which was more than what I needed to know lol.

However I do have a question for you Flight Sim Philes out there. Is there a Fligth Control system that is like... a steering wheel, but not really a steering wheel? You know, like what you woul dexpect to find in a Starship, where you have the two handles..... like the Mellinium Falcon has. Seems to me that would be the most practical tool for flying. Oh well... I didnt do a well enough jub of explaining it, maybe you guys can figure out what Im talking abotu though.