Joysticks and the Best

[Cyan]

I'm lookin for a more immersive gamein experience and I want a tight joystick, I'm thinking of getting a wheel too, should I get pedals along with the joystick? I don't know much about all this stuff, so comments would be helpfull :rolleyes:

[Bigjakkstaffa]

I always found wheels to be more of a hindernace thna simply using the keyboard :confused:

--Jakk:t

[jmichna]

I like the MS Force Feedback II (had the FF-I, now on my daughter's pc). It's a little pricey, but IMO it adds quite a bit to some games.

I have no experience with wheels, or a flight yoke/pedals arrangement.

[Cyan]

Thanks for the replies :t I'll check it out.

[Cyan]

The Force Feedback 2 is impresive with a great design and look. It is unclear if this one features "twist" controll? and what is "twist" controll?

Microsoft Side Winder: Force Feedback 2 (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/sidewinder/ffb2.asp)

The logitech one featues a all those in the one above, it has twist controll (for sure) and a wheel, which I think'd be helpful. It also says that the logitech is heavy?

Logitech: Strike Force 3D (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?page=products/details&crid=12&languageid=1&countryid=19&contentid=5015)

which one would you pick?

[Bigjakkstaffa]

It also says that the logitech is heavy?

Better for if your thrashing your joystick about (oh the innuendo :x) as theres less chance of it falling over and wobbling around will nilly

--Jakk:t


EDIT: Of course its much worse if you drop it on your footsies :eek:

--Jakk:t

[jmichna]

Originally posted by Cyan
The Force Feedback 2 is impresive with a great design and look. It is unclear if this one features "twist" controll? and what is "twist" controll?Not exactly sure of the terminology "twist control" but with the FF-I and FF-II, if you twist the joystick, that turns the rudder in flight simulators.

The FF is plenty heavy enough and stable. You'd have to be a gorilla to knock it about during game play.

I'm sure either the Logitech or the MS would be fine. Which one gives you more game support (i.e., plug-ins for generating specific forces during game play)? Which one is less expensive in your area?

[SocialChaos]

Yes you definitely want a heavy joystick, the heavier the base the more stable it will be during usage. Don't look at heavy as a drawback but more of a comfort when it comes to using those things. Also, I dont know how they are these days, but Thrustmaster make top of the line joysticks, but they cost a little more. If you want the most accurate design of actual F-16 fighter plane joysticks, Thrustmaster has them.

[Cyan]

you mean this (http://cougar.frugalsworld.com/) one :D :r

Should I get that? Looks like it doesn't have force feedback tho.

[SocialChaos]

Hm I don't know if they have any Force Feedback sticks, but as far as joystick technology is concerned it doesn't get any better than Thrustmaster. Their joysticks are engineered very well and are durable. I guess to put it plainly, they are like the "professional" joysticks of the market. That one you linked looks awesome, and would probably perform like a dream.

[$1500-P4 gamer]

I have the logitech 3d wingman that has twist control and throttle too. iTs just to eliminate the cost of pedals. I also have the Thrustmaster Nacar Pro digital racing wheel. And for gamepad a PS one paddle-a axis pad and Century Concept (canada made cheapy that works great and is id to ps paddle) all USB.:)

[JonmaTifa]

In my opinion, you need to get something like the Saitek X45 stick/throttle combo, or the Thrustmaster Cougar...

http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x45.htm
http://us.thrustmaster.com/products/hotas.php3?skin=Hotas

x45 $80, Cougar $225