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I'm using the Microsoft SIDEWINDER Force Feedback 2. MS doesn't make sticks anymore, but its an excellent stick if you can find one.

Message Edited by Phizuol on 06-10-2005 02:17 PM

I got me a Saitek EVO. Only $50 and it works just spanky.

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Phizuol wrote:
I'm using the Microsoft SIDEWINDER Force Feedback 2. MS doesn't make sticks anymore, but its an excellent stick if you can find one.

Message Edited by Phizuol on 06-10-2005 02:17 PM

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This is what I use too. You just have to turn the resistance down on it so you don't get carpal tunnel and its a sweet stick. Everything you need throttle, rudder, lots o buttons. Only thing is that it gets kind of warm while in your lap so it uhhh...reduces the number of active marines in your underpants navy. Nothing permanent just a side effect of a warm lap, much like sitting in a hot tub.

I've currently got a sidewinder, not sure if its a FF2 or not. And it works fine, but I've been thinking about a split system with a seperate throttle control. Something like the Saitek X45.

Yeah, its a beast, but I'm one of those gamers that really beats on a controller. Its very solid so I don't have to worry about the thing busting apart in my hands. High resistance is a bonus in my book.

I use the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and am quite happy with it. Comfortable control, good response, lots of buttons and a nice sturdy base makes ship handling as easy as, well, pie.

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HaughtyElf wrote:
I've currently got a sidewinder, not sure if its a FF2 or not. And it works fine, but I've been thinking about a split system with a seperate throttle control. Something like the Saitek X45.

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Try picking it up with your finger and thumb. If you can do that no problem then its not a FF2, they're heavy! The FF2 also has a power plug (because of the force feedback.) Not sure many of the other Sidewinders have that.

Nope its not a FF2 then, all that mine has is USB cable and its lite as hell. I"m at work, but if I remember its Sidewinder Precision or something like that... 8 buttons, 1 hat and throttle control.

Saitek Cyborg EVO here and loving it...hubby had one and I liked it so much he ordered me one so I wouldn't steal his anymore! Only cost me like $39 too..so not to pricy.

Thrustmaster Top Gun Fox Pro 2 force feedback. A really nice joystick that has held up well.

Message Edited by Fernslinger on 06-10-2005 02:48 PM

I use the Logitech Attack 3. Got it cheap ($ 25) atwo years back and it still works great. 11 Buttons, throttle control, and handles with a feather touch or hard punding depending on your prefered set-up.

Or if you want to go with the best you need one of these: I love mine, expensive though.

Message Edited by DeijhaVhu on 06-10-2005 03:01 PM