Joysticks?

[Reenk Roink]

Hi

Well, I am just getting back into some long neglected favorites (Descent: Freespace and Freespace 2) and am finding that a number pad is just not cutting it. I also play Battlefield 2, and am never able to fly because I can't get the controls right.

Can you knowledgable folk give me suggestions on a couple of cheap to midrange joysticks that are easy to use and effective?

Thanks in advance

[Beirut]

Hi

Well, I am just getting back into some long neglected favorites (Descent: Freespace and Freespace 2) and am finding that a number pad is just not cutting it. I also play Battlefield 2, and am never able to fly because I can't get the controls right.

Can you knowledgable folk give me suggestions on a couple of cheap to midrange joysticks that are easy to use and effective?

Thanks in advance

Saitek Cyborg Evo.
http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/cyborg_evo.htm

(It might not look it, but this flightstick is insanely comfortable.)

Have been using one for months as a left hand HOTAS (Hands On throttle And Stick) component. Cheap=$40, yet durable, very comfortable, can be altered for left or right hand & small or big hands, even the buttons can be adjusted for reach. Comes with easy to use custom profile editor allowing one button to do several things. And it looks cool with the red and blue lights.

Google some reviews. Everyone gives this stick top marks. Much better than any Logitech product IMHO.

[Uesugi Kenshin]

That stick is awesome! I use it as my one and only joystick and have had no complaints. It is comfortable, centers well, and has a good button layout. Plus if you are left-handed you can take it apart and make it left-handed, which is a much better solution than some of Saitek's ambidextrous sticks, which really just suck for everyone because they are symmetrical side to side.

[Reenk Roink]

Thanks guys

Everything I saw on Amazon was Logitech, but I'll be taking this $40 baby home now...

[Beirut]

Let us know when you've got it. Always happy to hear reviews.

[hoom]

I still have my M$ precision 2, haven't been using it much & the #1 button hasn't been working properly from the start but it works ok for me.
Must say, chances are its replacement will be a variant of Cyborg, they are very nice.