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It's time for me to now improve my gunnery. After using a game pad for so long with XWA, I decided that it times I get a good joystick so I can aim more accuartely and manuever my craft more percis. So what good joysticks do you guys recommend and which one do you use? I was looking at this Microsoft Sidewinder one which was $59.99, but even with a $20 rebate, I still think the price is steep(does it has rumble feature by the way)...

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Well i have found the Logitech wingman series is very reliable. I use the logitech wingman Extreame. it has numerous buttons, is digital (no springs to break) and can be used with either UBB or gameport. I got mine for $40 but you can get the lesser, Attack verison for $20

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Guest Toscan

Same Joy Stick over here, it's real nice with XWA. lotsa buttons.

 

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I've got the Microsoft Precision Pro. You might be able to find it cheaper from www.egghead.com . 3 months ago I bought mine for $48.99 minus the $20 rebate and my total cost was $28.99. It is worth the extra money. It is one of the most awesome joysticks on the market.

 

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Guest Joe Schmo

yes, the precision pro is one of the best sticks out there. if you can, try to get one of the force-feedback sticks. x-wing with one of those is deliciously fun.

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Guest JC_DeadEye

Yesss! The Logitech Wingman Extreme is an excellent choice. Buy.com has it for $30.10, and if you order by the 4th, or midnight on the 3rd, you get free shipping ($6.92 normally) and it get's shipped withing 24-48 hours.

 

Yeah, I'm an free commercial for them smile.gif hehehe

 

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Guest Sabre99

I use a Gravis BlackHawk Digital. It is the best on the market in my opinion in terms of value ($20) and usefulness (5 buttons, 8 way hat, throttle, Digital).

 

Given money is no object, I'd go with a MS Sidwinder, but for overall value, the Blackhawk Digital is the best.

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Guest Cloud

Thanks but I only buy from the store. I'll consider looking at the logitech joysticks and that microsoft percis controller.

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Guest Fel Crynyd

Another vote for the Microsoft Force feedback Presiscion pro cause it is a very well made, and grips easily and is in a natural postion. Also all the bottons are easy to reach (but then when you hand is close to the size of Michael Jordans any thing is in easy reach) smile.gif

 

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Guest Miso

Question regarding the Logitech Wingman Extreme Digital 3D:

1. Are you guys using the USB port or the gameport?

2. Have you had any problems with the throttle being too sensitive, such as jumping in 33% increments (this is what I've heard)

3. Have you had any problems with losing calibration (something else I've heard).

 

I was really considering buying this until I saw these comments at pricegrabber.com from some of the people who own this joystick.

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Guest JC_DeadEye

Heh...I'm stupid. That post the other day should have said Wingman FORCE, not Extreme. Sorry.

 

Not sure about the "Extreme Digital 3D", but I know my Force's" throttle is actually pretty good, and I use a USB port since I the only other way is using a serial port and I only have one.

 

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