Need a joystick for BF2, will this be ok?

[DAWDAM]

Thinking of picking up a joystick so flying planes are actually an option for me (right now i die every time i use one). I don't want to spend very much (since i'm only using it the few times i jump in a plane) and was thinking of the SAITEK ST90 . It's around $30 and seems to look good, anyone else use this type of joystick? Thanks in advance

[Mr. ADHD]

Re: Need a joystick for BF2, will this be ok?

Get the EVO...

[imported_Psycho]

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That looks crap get the EVO i have it and it's great.

[gungho]

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Evo FTW !

[imported_xRandoMx]

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does it have throttle? can't live without that.

[Mr. ADHD]

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EVO has a throttle and more buttons than I know what to do with. I think the ST is the crappy Bin model...with the tripod...it looks like something at my wifes gyno's office.

[machstem]

Re: Need a joystick for BF2, will this be ok?

I have the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro (USB) and it runs good.

The only issue I ever have, and I'm not sure if it is the same with other joysticks, every once in a while, the heli/jet will pitch to the right and I have to re-adjust it continuously.

The only solution I've found to this, is to unplug the joystick and plug it back in before playing a game, but the problem comes back eventually.

PEACE

[Knoxxy]

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I've got a ST90, but I paid $15 for it at Best Buy. If your going to pay $30, buy the Evo but for $15 I'm happy with my 90. Then again, it leaves me flying with keyboard + joystick (one hand on the keyboard for acceleration/decel, switching modes and various other things, which I am used to now).

EVO has a throttle and more buttons than I know what to do with. I think the ST is the crappy Bin model...with the tripod...it looks like something at my wifes gyno's office.

Its a little on the ugly side/cheap looking, but evo isn't much better. Although I never did understand why they make it fold up, I guess the design team just got bored. The folding action did come in handy on the last family vacation though, saved me a few inches when packing.

[imported_xRandoMx]

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don't use keyboard for throttle. just say no. that is half the reason for getting a stick.

[The_Misfit]

Re: Need a joystick for BF2, will this be ok?

I have the ST290 pro, it was around $30 and isn't the tripod model someone mentioned before, more of a normal stick.

No throttle, but enough buttons and an 8 position hat switch as well. If you don't have alot to spend its fine.

[SaladFork]

Re: Need a joystick for BF2, will this be ok?

For $30, the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro will be your best choice.

~Salad

[BigFinger]

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spend the money on the EVO you wont be sorry..... dont get the wireless one though as that batts run out at the most inconvienient times....


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[Knoxxy]

Re: Need a joystick for BF2, will this be ok?

don't use keyboard for throttle. just say no. that is half the reason for getting a stick.

It has a 'throttle' (if thats what you want to call it) on it, but I prefer to use the keyboard. The throttle is more like two buttons that act as another axis, its like a button with increments and a led display.

[xtrstangx]

Re: Need a joystick for BF2, will this be ok?

For $30, the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro will be your best choice.

~Salad

I bought one of those. I've been playing around with it for a few days and I have to say I'm better flying with the keyboard, no matter what.

I'd recommend getting it, its a great joystick, but I'm better with keyboard/mouse. If you are getting one, make sure you can return it if it doesn't end out working for ya.

[gungho]

Re: Need a joystick for BF2, will this be ok?

I think you really need analogue throttle & rudder.