My trusty joystick has gone a bit floppy and no longer stands up straight when I take my hand off. Can anyone recommend a replacement?
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On that subject - does anyone here enjoy Flight Sims? I'm looking for the best joystick for use with X-Plane, preferably with force feedback. Can anyone recommend a good make?Comment
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I've got a Microsoft Force-feedback and it's quite good. However for X-Plane I'd go for a Thrustmaster HOTAS setup.Originally posted by realityhack View PostOn that subject - does anyone here enjoy Flight Sims? I'm looking for the best joystick for use with X-Plane, preferably with force feedback. Can anyone recommend a good make?
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That is exactly why I am asking. I have a Logitech "Wingman Force 3D" but it seems to have given up the ghost.Originally posted by realityhack View PostOn that subject - does anyone here enjoy Flight Sims? I'm looking for the best joystick for use with X-Plane, preferably with force feedback. Can anyone recommend a good make?
This looks OK
Thrustmaster T Flight Stick x-Pc Market (PC/PS3): Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
This is a bit too expensive
Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog Joystick and Throttle for PC: Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video GamesWhile you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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I presume it wasn't really "Churchill" who repped me as boring for for starting this thread then?Originally posted by Churchill View PostI've got a Microsoft Force-feedback and it's quite good. However for X-Plane I'd go for a Thrustmaster HOTAS setup.
While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Yeah it was, I just don't like you.Originally posted by doodab View PostI presume it wasn't really "Churchill" who repped me as boring for for starting this thread then?
Oi RH, check this little beauty out.
Thrustmaster - HOTAS WARTHOG
Oops sorry, I see Doodab has already posted it. Oh well, tough tulip.Comment
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Last edited by DaveB; 9 June 2011, 12:35."Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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That exposed spring puts me off and it's not the first time that Saitek have done that.Originally posted by DaveB View Post
I like this one though... X65-F Combat Control SystemComment
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Ah well that's good to know, it means I'm free to think you're an ill mannered little cock without feeling like I haven't given you a chance.Originally posted by Churchill View PostYeah it was, I just don't like you.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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