Ok.. so for Christmas, I'm buying a joystick for someone. If anyone is pretty familiar with this subject, what are some of the best out there and the differences in them?
I, personally, have not used a joystick in about 15 years, so I wouldn't have the slightest idea
(ps, joystick for a PC, probably should've mentioned that~)
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by Gypsiyee » Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:43 am
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by Arlos » Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:59 am
http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x45.htm is a system several hard-core flight sim people I know use, and it works fine on tank sim stuff as well.
They actually have a newer model out there, http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x52.htm and can only assume it's better. All depends on how much you want to spend, but Saitek is the top of the heap right now, overall.
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They actually have a newer model out there, http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x52.htm and can only assume it's better. All depends on how much you want to spend, but Saitek is the top of the heap right now, overall.
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by Gypsiyee » Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:04 pm
What if he isn't wanting to use it for flight games necessarily.. would that still be the one to get? Price isn't an issue considering I just found a puppy for free, so I have an additional 200 bucks that I was already planning on spending.
I'm not positive, but I *think* he uses them for like, first person shooters? Maybe not first person shooters because that doesn't make much sense to me, but I've never seen him play a game that I could fathom a joystick for.. but I also don't know which games are ideal for them anymore.
I'm not positive, but I *think* he uses them for like, first person shooters? Maybe not first person shooters because that doesn't make much sense to me, but I've never seen him play a game that I could fathom a joystick for.. but I also don't know which games are ideal for them anymore.
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by Arlos » Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:12 pm
As I said, Saitek is the top of the heap as far as joysticks go, so regardless of what he wants to use it for, it should be a good choice.
Other possible brand to look at is the CH Flightstick, which won't come with the programmable throttle control, but is a well-regarded joystick.
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Other possible brand to look at is the CH Flightstick, which won't come with the programmable throttle control, but is a well-regarded joystick.
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by Gypsiyee » Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:17 pm
I noticed in one of the reviews for that one that it wouldn't work with older games.. do you happen to know *how* old? I mean are we talking older like 5 years old or older like space invaders old
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by Kramer » Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:09 pm
I, personally, have not used a joystick in about 15 years
man, i use mine all the time, that's unless my wife catches me....
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by Gypsiyee » Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:16 pm
was waiting for someone to use that joke ~_~
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by Gypsiyee » Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:45 pm
ps, thank you for the advice, Arlos. I ordered it today (<3 Newegg)
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