Joystick suggestions for X3:R please!

TheSwede · 30 Oct 2008 at 14:26

Hi all,

I have tried to play X3:R with keyboard and mouse and its not going that well for me so I am looking for a joystick.. Was looking to get one of the Logitech ones, Extreme/Force 3D Pro.. but after searching a bit here on the forum it seems like they only last 3-4 months or so, which don't sound good to me..

While searching many of you recommended Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2, but since it seems they are not being produced any longer you can only find them on the fleemarket.. where they have gone between £44 and £58 plus postage! :eek:

Now, is that a reasonable price for this joystick or have they gone totally bonkers when bidding?

Apart from wondering about the price for a 2nd hand Sidewinder FF2, do you guys and gals have any recommendations for another joystick.. would prefer to not pay more then £30 for one but can be persuaded to pay a bit more if it is a stick that will last me for quite a while!

Thank you for taking the time to read this and I appreciate any and all (sincere ones, that is

) recommendations you might have!

Dano · 30 Oct 2008 at 14:32

X52 Pro

In all seriousness though, the Saitek Cyborg is supposed to be pretty good.

TheSwede · 30 Oct 2008 at 20:24

Dano said:
X52 Pro

Over £100! :eek:

Dano said:
In all seriousness though, the Saitek Cyborg is supposed to be pretty good.

The Cyborg Evo or Evo Force? Or do you mean either? In any case, both are within my price range.. out of curiosity though, would the game(s) be more fun to play with Force feedback or not?

ganesh · 30 Oct 2008 at 20:54

The saitek cyborg evo is very good. I have the wireless version, i'd highly recommend it.

PinkFloyd · 30 Oct 2008 at 21:50

I've got the Cyborg Evo and I coudn't work out how to configure its controls. Who really uses tilt left/right as yaw control like it is by default :eek:

Couldn't see how to change it to be sane, and use a mouse because of this.

pjansell · 30 Oct 2008 at 21:54

Woaahh..joysticks...retro...love it!

Krait · 12 Dec 2008 at 13:45

I'm just waiting for the new Cyborg X to be released to replace my well worn Evo.

wordy · 12 Dec 2008 at 14:18

I've got a 6 year old Saitek Cyborg, works fine in X3 for me

Shadez · 12 Dec 2008 at 15:23

ganesh said:
The saitek cyborg evo is very good. I have the wireless version, i'd highly recommend it.

+1, for the cyborg wireless. Ive got one of these about a year ago and i love it, the only negative i can say about the stick is the location of the throttle its just in the wrong place.

Forget about FF sticks they arnt worth it.

Shadez · 12 Dec 2008 at 15:25

PinkFloyd said:
I've got the Cyborg Evo and I coudn't work out how to configure its controls. Who really uses tilt left/right as yaw control like it is by default

Couldn't see how to change it to be sane, and use a mouse because of this.

??? tilt ???? or do you mean twist? works well for me

PinkFloyd · 18 Dec 2008 at 14:36

Shadez said:
??? tilt ???? or do you mean twist? works well for me

It defaults to tilting for me. Couldn't work out how to change yaw to twist so stuck with a mouse and keyboard. not looked back