Chief CaptainFor a number of years, I've used a MS Sidewinder Freestyle Pro game controller because it can be slipped out of the way under the monitor riser when not in use. I'm thinking about switching to a joystick to gain separated rudder control.
Recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Chief CaptainThis is the top of the line joystick of 2004 it is called the (WINGMAN STRIKE FORCE 3D and it is a force feedbackit is produced by logitech + it comes with a free game
Chief CaptainI have a MS Sidewinder Pro USB, if I had to buy a new stick I would look at saitek X52. I've heard good reports about it.
Go to a store like CompUSA where you can see and a handle them.
http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/pcgc.asp
First OfficerFor a Joystick with a really smooth and accurate 'Twist' function for your Rudder (and Taxi) control - I'd recommend the Saitek Cyborg.
(It's in the picture below on the left).
It is only around £15 (about $25).
😉
Chief CaptainThanks to all who replied. I guess I'll wander down to the local Best Buy and see how they feel in my hand and wallet. 😉
Chief CaptainI wound up getting the Logitech Extreme3D Pro. It felt very comfortable, had a base that didn't move around and had its buttons where it was easy for me to use them.
I looked at the Saitek Evo and while I admired how adjustable it was, my wrist kept nudging the throttle. I also saw their X-45 and liked it, but it would have taken a big chunk out of my desk space...and wallet. 
Chief CaptainJarJarBinks wrote:
This is the top of the line joystick of 2004 it is called the (WINGMAN STRIKE FORCE 3D and it is a force feedbackit is produced by logitech + it comes with a free game
👍 I have that joystick and it works great! 😀 Did you have a twist problem at first though? I had to download this patch off of the Web to correct it. 🙄 My plane would go to the right and I would always have to hold it over to the left. 
It got tiring.
Chief CaptainNo, I had no problem. I have to get used to it, but after assigning the buttons to my taste, all is well.
For the moment, I tend to over controll, but I'll either get used to it or adjust sensitivities a bit
The bottom line is that it works well, is comfortable and that base just doesn't move!
Chief CaptainI have the same one, and it's great!
First OfficerCrashGordon wrote:
I wound up getting the Logitech Extreme3D Pro. It felt very comfortable, had a base that didn't move around and had its buttons where it was easy for me to use them.
Congratulations on your new Logitech EXTREME3DPRO purchase! 😉
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