JoySticks / Pads

Baran · Post by **Baran** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:22 pm

Hello all

I was wondering out of curiosity who uses a joystick or pad what what one you guys think is the best, price is really not an issue to me so please lay it on me!!

Sincerely Baran

HSharp · Post by **HSharp** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:27 pm

If price is no object, I would reccommend the steel battaltion controller, get your feet involved as well and you will be able to do many things at the same time

LuckyCat · Post by **LuckyCat** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:25 pm

I have a Saitek Cyborg Evo joystick, worked pretty well when I used it for Freespace 2. Should be okay for Allegiance

Its cheap and value for money.. but not the best for sure. How about a Saitek X52?

Adept · Post by **Adept** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:19 pm

I tried the Saitek X52, and sent it back. It was horrible for me. Huge range of movement, but not very precise despite that. HOTAS system didn't have enough buttons, and made it hard to use keyboard & mouse when the table was full of gigantic joystick boxes.

Logitech Force 3D Pro is what I tried next, and fell in love with. The happy relationship continues to this day. 12 buttons, twist handle, throttle and hat. Also the best software for programming and adjusting the stick I've yet seen. Great value for money too, IMO. Much cheaper than the Saitek.

Post by **FreeBeer** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:09 pm

1) Gamepads are useless. Don't bother. Either go joystick/keyboard (with the occasional mousing when in a turret) or go directly with mouse/keyboard. There's the occasional freak that uses a trackball, but they're like the funny uncle in everyone's family tree... we don't talk about them much.

2)The Logitech that Adept recommended seems to be the consensus "joystick to use". Second in praise only to a Microsoft model that is long out of production. Note that the Logitech that we recommend is the unit with the heavier metal base. They make one with a lighter, plastic base which you probably should avoid.

notjarvis · Post by **notjarvis** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:19 pm

The logitech is indeed Excellent. It's what I use

+1

Post by **FreeBeer** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:21 pm

Not much of an endorsement. <g,r&d>

HSharp · Post by **HSharp** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:48 pm

This is the gamepad you need!

Hermit · Post by **Hermit** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:05 pm

HSharp, isnt that stuff a bit hard to hide when serious-type people visit you? You know, the type you want to think about you as a normal guy

sgt_baker · Post by **sgt_baker** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:33 pm

ACE definitely goes for pads. Depends™, in fact. Try them... you might like tham.