Joysticks

[Studog43]

I'm considering a purchase of a Joystick for some simulator battles. Any suggestions?

[AOD_Danneskjold]

All Depends on your Budget. You can buy the best joystick and pedals for $650. Or there are cheaper options.

[RangerVudoo]

I liked my Hotas one's it was on the a little cheaper side, I say that compared to some of the other Hotas's out there.

[AOD_Cadimus]

I have been thinking about buying a joystick but I honestly don't know where to even start looking

[AOD_Danneskjold]

Joysticks

$44 - > http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T...s=Thrustmaster

$120 - > http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Fli...1&keywords=X52

$150 - > http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Fli...2&keywords=X52

$420 - > http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-H...rthog+joystick

Pedals

$90 - > http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-Pe...=Saitek+pedals

$100 - > http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-Pro-Fli...=Saitek+pedals

$172 - > http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-Flight-...=Saitek+pedals


You get what you pay for. The T Flight Hotas is a great entry level set up, but it usually only has a 6 month lifespan. Other than that, the list is of relatively durable sticks I've recommended.

If you're in it for the long haul, I'd recommend the X52 Pro ($150). Though a lot of people don't like twisty sticks. So what they do is buy the X52 or the X52 Pro and then buy a set of pedals while they are at it.


The Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog is the top of the line. I'm debating selling a kidney for it. Know that it is not a twisty stick, and has no yaw function. So if you do get it, you also need a set of pedals as well. So you're looking at it for $500 -> $600 for the best.

[orcsoul]

There's also the Saitek X55, it's their newest stick that's currently available for pre-order. It's a good mid-range between the X52 pro and the X65f from what I've read. I've been as of yet unable to determine however if the X55 is going to be a linear hall sensor or a non-linear sensor like the X52.

http://www.saitek.com/x55/