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#2905489 - 11/21/09 09:58 AM Good HOTAS or joystick for me
dtague Offline
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Hi,
I am lookin' for a good stick to replace my aging Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro. I'd like quality(that's a big one), lots of axes, force feedback if possible, and a twin throttle. Price: under $150 ideal up to $300. Thanks WinkNGrin

P.s. I've been looking at Saitek's Cyborg X, X52 and Logitech's G940.

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#2905634 - 11/21/09 03:02 PM Re: Good HOTAS or joystick for me [Re: dtague]
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Based on your twin throttle and FFb request, I would suggest the Logitech's 940. Although I hear there are some driver issue's (centering issues), I believe ( based on my reading) that most folk's are happy with thier purchase.

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#2905772 - 11/21/09 07:49 PM Re: Good HOTAS or joystick for me [Re: nerves]
dtague Offline
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Thanks, but it is awfully expensive. I'll think about it.

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#2905885 - 11/22/09 05:06 AM Re: Good HOTAS or joystick for me [Re: dtague]
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For the record what people are complainig about in the G940 is a roughly 10% area around the center of the stick which does not have (intentionally so) any FFB--including centering spring. This is not to say that the sensors of the stick are inprecise--which you might think if upon hearing about centering problems. However, Logitech themselves have stated that they are looking into and that it can be fixed via an updated driver. I have no idea if they will follow through on this or not however.

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#2906062 - 11/22/09 12:07 PM Re: Good HOTAS or joystick for me [Re: Pugio]
dtague Offline
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Thanks for the info!

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