Which joystick to buy?

Dude Joined: Jan 03, 2008 Posts: 11

Have been using Sidewinder forcefeed stick with saitek pedals......stick and pedals still work Very Happy

Rudder control axis on sidewinder does not...it is broke and so is my right ankle Mad

Looking for temporary replacement joystick with all three axis controls on the stick.....I had a saitek evo force stick awhile back and rudder control went out on it...I tossed it in the trash.... Any ideas for a force feedback stick around a hundred bucks? One that will hold up......Thanx..... I really miss playing IL-2 online.... Crying or Very sad

Hyper Postman Joined: Jul 30, 2006 Posts: 635

I have had a Saitek Evo for a few years, it's still ok.
MS was the best, but they dropped the joystick line.

DB/sgt.Slaughter

Dude Joined: Jan 03, 2008 Posts: 11

Thanx, after looking online all afternoon....it seems to be the only choice.......appreciate the answer...just wish it was different....lol

Dude Joined: Jan 03, 2008 Posts: 11

Update: Saitek "cyborg evo forcefeed" arrived a few hours ago......bought new and it works...sort of ? all axis move in the right direction....stick is very imprecise...sloppy...compared to other set up that I had (MS sidewinderII and Saitek pedals)...anyone out there with the same rig have any suggestions to "set it up" for a more precise control....any advice would be appreciated......Thanx

Dude Joined: Jan 03, 2008 Posts: 11

Still having issues with this EVO (evil) Stick.....cannot get the rudder to center itself....pain in the a$$ Rudder is off to the right about a third of the way... Anybody else ever have this issue? What did you do to fix it? Thanx

Post Newbie Joined: Aug 09, 2008 Posts: 6

I was at FUTURE SHOP the other day and found a really nice joystick on for $85.00. It is very good. PLUS:IL-2 does not require you to use a joystick. Although it's fun to use the joysticks,you can still play IL-2 in the mean-time while looking for another joystick...

Newbie Joined: Sep 02, 2008 Posts: 2

I used to use the old ms sidewinder and loved it for IL2, so I know your pain in trying to find a replacement. After several failed outings with other force feedback sticks, I took a deep breath and decided to give the saitek x52 a go. I used to rely quite heavily on the ms stick's ffb telling me when I was approaching the stall point, getting shot at from behind, etc when flying online. With some adjustment on my part getting used to the lack of ffb, I have to say the X52 is a charm I have every control I could wish for mapped on the stick. My senses adjusted quite quickly to start relying on the wind sounds and screen shake to let me know what the airframe is doing in the heat of battle.

I realise the hotas sticks can be quite expensive and all lack ffb sadly. However, this is offset by the added functionality of having so many types of different programmable controls at hand and is a godsend for a complex flight sim and really makes up for the lack of ffb.

Dude Joined: Jan 03, 2008 Posts: 11

Been a couple of weeks....The evo ffb stick works sort of....rudder issues, tamed somewhat....still, the stick is imprecise...hard to adjust and I would not recomend it.... It is a shame the MS stick is no longer made...sure wish some one could copy it....seems like very little interest remains in ffb future....I love my Saitek peddals....when I get cast off foot, will go back to them and beloved MS ffb sidewinder II...of which only the roll and pitch axis work....no probllems with the using the pedals....LOL...Thanx all and it seems the Saitek X52 will be a down the road purchase.....

Post Newbie Joined: Feb 10, 2006 Posts: 5

Hi pudfark ,,looks like i got here a little to late ,,,but i did find a place that still sells ms forcefeedback sticks. i to love the ms stick...i had a friend in the states buy it for me then i sent him the cash and he sent it up to canada. here is the link

http://www.gogamer.com/Microsoft-Sidewinder-Force-Feedback-2-Joystick-PC-Accessories_stcVVproductId27947627VVcatId444848VVviewprod.htm

Dude Joined: Jan 03, 2008 Posts: 11

Thanx for the heads up on the MSFFB 383..... Will try to talk the boss out of the bucks....lol Have been able to use my MSFFB and Saitek pedals once again....broke ankle healed up...and can now "precisely" kill folks.... Cool

I really would like to find a site that honestly rates the newer generation Flight Sticks... Very Happy

I have "googled" to no avail.....

Thanx Everybody.....