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    Joystick needed please help.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Reezin14, Apr 7, 2007.

  1. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    In the past two months I've gone threw 3 joysticks all Game Element, last 2 the retractable cord kind.I'm not a big big gamer but do go on FPS'ers and the sports games binges, but my joysticks just don't hold up. Can someone point me in the right direction? Dont' need the top of the line just a good solid joystick that will last.
     
    Reezin14, Apr 7, 2007
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    iPPi Notebook Consultant

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    Wow... you play fps games with a joystick?

    That aside, I'm not too familiar with joysticks myself since I've only found a need for them for space combat games and stuff like that. I used a Microsoft Sidewinder joystick that I got like... 10 years ago? It's quite old and it's still almost brand new.

    If you're looking for a controller (ie. dual analog controller), I recommend getting an Xbox360 controller since it will work on your PC without a hitch.
     
    iPPi, Apr 7, 2007
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    Zellio The Dark Knight

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    Play fps on a keyboard and mouse, and you won't kill your controller so quickly.

    The reason why you controllers die is they weren't meant for so much shoving up and down. The more you move it so quickly, the quicker it dies.

    Fps games will kill a controller fast. Trust me on this one.

    And I suggest the... damnit, guy above me suggested it.
     
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Wow... you play fps games with a joystick?

    Sorry about that... NO I don't play FPS with a joystick :eek:
    Non the less they wear out quickly, THANKS for the suggestion iPPi and Zellio I will give it a try. I didn't know you could use XBOX controllers with a PC.
     
    Reezin14, Apr 7, 2007
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  5. revtech

    revtech Notebook Geek

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    hey

    didnt want to start another thread un neccesarily so jus posting here....

    im looking out for a joystick to play flight simulator on and i came across Logitech Extreme 3D Pro.how is this ? has any one had any experiences with it ?

    is it a good deal or can i get something better in this range
     
    revtech, Aug 23, 2007
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  6. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    i have one, and i quite like it, but i believe its a tad expensive. are you a hard core pilot, or casual?
     
    Jeff, Aug 23, 2007
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    revtech Notebook Geek

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    im striving to be a pilot by profession..

    do u hav any problems with it ? how long have you had it since ?
     
    revtech, Aug 23, 2007
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    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    haven't had any problems with it at all. i have had it for about a year and a half. i got it bundled with FS 2004.
     
    Jeff, Aug 23, 2007
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    revtech Notebook Geek

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    ok great...thanx a lot...
     
    revtech, Aug 23, 2007
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    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    i got this connector for a ps2 remote, goes through usb, its really good and it was like 10 bucks, if youi dont have alot of money thats a cheap alternative and i can usually set buttons the way i want them in games
     
    narsnail, Aug 23, 2007
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  11. revtech

    revtech Notebook Geek

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    yeah i came across that too...thanx but actually i wanted a joystick cause i want it for flight sim only.
     
    revtech, Aug 23, 2007
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  12. XxLblinkxX

    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    da** theres alot of stuff i wanna buy =P
     
    XxLblinkxX, Aug 23, 2007
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    revtech Notebook Geek

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    i read a couple of reviews which says the joystick loses calibration after some time of use and becomes totally non rsponsive.is this true ?
     
    revtech, Aug 26, 2007
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    revtech Notebook Geek

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    bump....any one who has this can you please comment
     
    revtech, Sep 16, 2007
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    .....................?? Help
     
    revtech, Sep 19, 2007
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    If Youre looking for a gamepad, Wireless Rumble Pad from Logitech is excellent. Ive been playing PES6, and other games on it for long time now.
     
    Destiny, Sep 19, 2007
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