Joystick?

Valdore · 14 Apr 2009 at 23:20

Hi,

I'm looking at buying a joystick, I play a few flight sims, and the main reason I don't play more is because I don't have a joystick, the reason I don't have a joystick . . . didn't have enough sims to warrant one . . . you see the catch 22!

However, I finally found X3 and as my first introduction to space sims was Tachyon: The Fringe (lets see if anyone remembers that!) with a joystick, I have trouble with X3 without one. So I figured it was time to bite the bullet and pick one up.

However, it's been a while, and the last one I used was a Sidewinder (I forget which model, no force feedback, I think it was a fairly basic one) and I have next to no clue about the joysticks of today.

I've been searching around, and the Saitek Cyborg X seems like a good choice, but I figured I would get peoples opinions before I took a plunge I might regret. So, what are peoples opinions of the Cyborg X, and would anyone suggest a different joystick over it?

Thanks

Valdore · 15 Apr 2009 at 00:18

Ta, I'm also considering the X52/X52 Pro, but it's somewhat more expensive, and the sheer amount of buttons are frightening me a little

But if there is anyone out there with one, what do you think of it

Valdore · 15 Apr 2009 at 12:23

Well, having looked around at the X2 Pro, I am much more tempted by it, if only because there are reviews of it. And because I do want to get into the flight sims more. However, there's still a week or so before I'll be buying, so any more suggestions etc. fire away.

Valdore · 16 Apr 2009 at 20:02

I've had a look at the CH products, and personally, they look somewhat . . . lacking to me. I don't know whether it's the number of buttons, and I am looking to be able to access nearly everything from the control. Hence why I'm starting to look quite seriously at the X-52 Pro.

I'm not certain about the older Saitek joysticks, but having the deadzones able to be calibrated is a good feature. Also, having used the SST program before now, I like the macro and advanced command features, though they take some getting used to. Still interested in the Cyborg X though, due to its physical flexibility and the double throttle.

Speaking of the double throttle, anyone know any games where it is useful?

Valdore · 16 Apr 2009 at 21:11

Very nice review there, thanks

And don't worry about the spelling, I'm pretty good at deciphering things like that

Just out of interest, what games are you using the joystick with?