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    Flight Control Joystick?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by usapatriot, Oct 19, 2006.

  1. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Im looking to buy one along with a copy of FSX this weekend!

    But, im stumped and dont know what would be a good buy.

    FSX Deluxe is already $69.99! So I dont want to spend more than that on a joystick!

    Whats a good joystick?

    I dont want something cheap that will break or not be any good. ;)
     
    usapatriot, Oct 19, 2006
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    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    I've got a Sidewinder stick that I've had for about 4 years that I bought specifically for the FS series and never had any trouble with. Unfortunately MS discontiued their Sidewinder line a few years back. They still pop up on Amazon and eBay once in a while though. I hear the Logitech joysticks are pretty good and fairly reasonable.
     
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    See, you said you don't want to spend much money on it, and then you said you don't want something cheap. Those two are really exclusive choices. I'd say get a NICE USB joystick, then you won't have to buy another one down the road for other games. The joystick/keyboard/mouse/gamepad/whatever are what you spend the most time with on your computer. Those are the last parts you really want to cheap out on.

    That being said, look here: http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=123
     
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  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Meh, seems like ill get a Logitech something then...
     
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    A good budget joystick is the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro, available for about $25 on Amazon. But I would recommend one of those force-feedback sticks from Saitek, to truly enjoy FSX!

    Incidentally, FSX Deluxe is available at CircuitCity for $48.
     
    jetstar, Oct 20, 2006
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  6. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Deluxe is $59.99

    Standard is $49.99

    :)

    Looks like ill look into those!
     
    usapatriot, Oct 20, 2006
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    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Actually, FSX Deluxe is available for $47.99 at CC. I bought one yesterday. Go to the nearest store and see. Or check the CC Weekly Ad.
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ok! i guess thats where im heading!
     
    usapatriot, Oct 20, 2006
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