Question about joysticks~

Gypsiyee · Post by **Gypsiyee** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:43 am

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~)

Post 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.

-Arlos

Gypsiyee · Post 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.

Post 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.

-Arlos

Gypsiyee · Post 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

Kramer · Post 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....

Gypsiyee · Post by **Gypsiyee** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:16 pm

was waiting for someone to use that joke ~_~

Gypsiyee · Post by **Gypsiyee** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:45 pm

ps, thank you for the advice, Arlos. I ordered it today (<3 Newegg)

Kramer · Post by **Kramer** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:05 pm

couldn't help it.