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  • F-1

    #16
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    Saitek X52 is the best joystick around these days. get it and you will never regret it. makes flying really fun!

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    • cirebackwards

      #17
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      Originally posted by The Soup Nazi
      I use a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. I used it for about 6 months and it finally started crapping out on me.

      I returned the Saitek and bought another Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. All is well... :)

      I know some people who fly with the Saitek exclusively and do so with great success. But it was going to be such a long time before I got used to the new feel, so it wasn't worth it to me.
      They'll be seeing you again in aother 6 months :laugh:
      I returned 2 of the sticks for the exact same problem. The rudder was totally erratic.

      Saitek Cyborg Evo is what I have now. I lost one stick to a twist problem I believe. The second stick is still perfect. I've had the second one for a looong time now, and I beat the heck out of it in bf2 lol.

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      • {KiA}-Shadowwave

        #18
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        i just bought the cyborg evo. works fine, but not for GTA san andreas...

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        • Cribster

          #19
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          I liked the Medusa 5.1 headsets so much that I went back to try their recently released Black Widow joystick.



          For $70 it is nothing short of incredible. It has the joystick and throttle in one tidy little package, the resistance, size, button placement and overall feel is just the way I would make one for myself. Very sensitive and accurate.

          I'm not sure of the longevity as I just got it last week but it feels sturdier then any other joystick I've had and very reminiscent of the CH F16 Flightstick Pro.

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          • Tegan

            #20
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            Originally posted by Cribster
            I liked the Medusa 5.1 headsets so much that I went back to try their recently released Black Widow joystick.



            For $70 it is nothing short of incredible. It has the joystick and throttle in one tidy little package, the resistance, size, button placement and overall feel is just the way I would make one for myself. Very sensitive and accurate.

            I'm not sure of the longevity as I just got it last week but it feels sturdier then any other joystick I've had and very reminiscent of the CH F16 Flightstick Pro.
            Eh, it looks neat...but I like to seperate my throttle and flight stick. My cousin is an F-16 pilot (in real life :P) and I've sat in an F-16 cockpit or two. I like the way the flight stick and throttle are positioned in those, and I set them up the same way.

            Basically, the F-16's pilot seat reclines slightly, and keeps the pilot in a decent posture. Then his fore arms can rest on the panels next to the seat, and easily grasp the throttle and stick. It's a very comfortable setup, which is important because those pilots spend hours in the air many times. I HATE center stick cockpits, can't stand them :P

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            • Cribster

              #21
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              Originally posted by Tegan
              Eh, it looks neat...but I like to seperate my throttle and flight stick. My cousin is an F-16 pilot (in real life :P) and I've sat in an F-16 cockpit or two. I like the way the flight stick and throttle are positioned in those, and I set them up the same way.

              Basically, the F-16's pilot seat reclines slightly, and keeps the pilot in a decent posture. Then his fore arms can rest on the panels next to the seat, and easily grasp the throttle and stick. It's a very comfortable setup, which is important because those pilots spend hours in the air many times. I HATE center stick cockpits, can't stand them :P
              As someone said earlier in this post the Thrustmaster HOTAS Couger is "serious" flight sim setup but is very expensive and very much overkill for flying in BF2.
              The Medusa Black widow is affordable and may fit the bill better for use with BF2.
              It's all a matter of preference, I just haven't found anything this good in it's price range and being the way my setup is at home having the throttle attached is better at keeping all the pieces in one place.
              Did I mention it has removable suction cups? Those suckers really stick!

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              • Tegan

                #22
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                Originally posted by Cribster
                As someone said earlier in this post the Thrustmaster HOTAS Couger is "serious" flight sim setup but is very expensive and very much overkill for flying in BF2.
                The Medusa Black widow is affordable and may fit the bill better for use with BF2.
                It's all a matter of preference, I just haven't found anything this good in it's price range and being the way my setup is at home having the throttle attached is better at keeping all the pieces in one place.
                Did I mention it has removable suction cups? Those suckers really stick!
                Which is why I am buying the Saiktek X52 :) Nothing but good reviews, quality product, 30 bucks more than the Medusa, and allows me to keep my split flight setup. :)

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                • The Soup Nazi

                  #23
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                  Originally posted by cirebackwards
                  They'll be seeing you again in aother 6 months :laugh:
                  I returned 2 of the sticks for the exact same problem. The rudder was totally erratic...
                  Two words: Replacement Plan. $9.95 at BestBuy guarantees me a new joystick if this one happens to break within 2 years. I'm all set.

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