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Which low-end joystick to get?


Luka Velic 1146748
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Luka Velic 1146748
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So, in a couple of days I'm selling my 360 and won't have anything to play FSX with because I played it with the 360 controller...

 

I got my eye on these 3 joysticks:

 

Cyborg FLY 5

Extreme 3D Pro

T.16000M

 

The Saitek one looks the best and twin throttle is tempting but I read on some boards that the Saitek and Logitech joysticks wear off easily and won't be centered soon, or out of the box. A lot people said that the Thrustmaster is the best because of it's H.E.A.R.T. technology and because of that, it has great controls and will last a long time.

 

I'm for someone that has tried some of them to recommend me one, thanks.

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Patrick McGuire 1079336
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I've been using the Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X stick for about a year and a half now and I really enjoy them.

 

Pros

-A throttle is included.

-Good Sensitivity

-Good grip to the surface you're playing on.

-Many buttons for [Mod - Happy Thoughts]ignment.

-Good Price

 

Cons

-Has a bit of that plastic or cheap feel to it.

-The throttle can only separate from the joystick for about 3 feet with a cord connecting them.

-Sometimes the joystick might come off the surface you're pushing or pulling too hard.

 

All for around $35 including S&H, I thought it was good quality for the price.

 

Hope this helps!

 

-Patrick McGuire

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Adam Ruemenapp 1057792
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I've had logitech pro for 5 years now very good, has aged a little still looks new, but the joystick did pop out of place once and since then the rudder is very hard to use, now I only use it for a rudder since I bought a yoke since then. All in all it works well still.

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Brian Fuller 973577
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From those choices, I would say the TM.

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Luka Velic 1146748
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Thanks for your replies, I'll probably go for the T.16000M because of the H.E.A.R.T. technology that is used in all of their top of the line controllers like the T500RS and Warthog. Should be good if they're using it in 300$+ wheels/joysticks.

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