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Offline ~SJ~ Griffin

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joysticks for mechwarrior?
« on: January 22, 2009, 08:05:42 PM »
First new topic for me, but i was rummaging through my computer stuff, and found my old MW joystick (microsoft sidewinder 2) and it still works great, but it has a lack of buttons and thus im reduced to using the joystick and keyboard which can make for some awkward play, i was wondering if anyone knows a good relativly cheap joystick that one could buy that would work great with MW?
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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2009, 08:11:02 PM »
I second that ... Need to get me a new one someday and was wondering what's out there ... haven't checked since the Sidewinder Precision Pro (which IMHO is still the best).
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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2009, 02:31:33 AM »
i loved my sidewinder but unfortanetly my computer wont recognize it anymore.

had to move on to the x-52 (who really needs 34 buttons unless your remapping your entire keyboard to the damn thing)
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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2009, 02:49:05 AM »
Saitek or Logitech is about the best you can do for inexpensive.  I'd recommend a wireless, but that depends upon how cluttered your desk is already with wires.  Some wireless sticks can be a pain as they tend to shut down when not used (powersaving) for a bit, then don't want to start back up.  Much also depends on your budget.  Biggest bang for the buck would probably be Logitech Attack 3 for 20 bucks.  Not a bad stick for the price.  Higher end would be something like the Saitek Cyborg X for around 60 bucks.  Looots of bells and whistles, including the necessary thrust slider and 3D twist.

M$ sticks are good, but very expensive simply because they have an M$ sticker on them.  I'd take a good Ltech over them any day.

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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2009, 06:16:04 PM »
Forget inexpensive.  Get yourself a CH Products stick (or a complete setup) and never buy another controller again.
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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2009, 01:15:00 AM »
I still use a Sidewinder Force Feedback 2.  These joysticks are hard to find now.  The only place you can probably get them is off of Ebay.  While they don't have many buttons they make up for it with extreme durability.  You have to give Microsoft credit for building a joystick this durable.

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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2009, 08:22:30 PM »
Saitek x-52 works fine for me. though i really want to get the rudder pedals too
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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2009, 09:44:59 PM »
Is this any good?

http://www.thrustmaster.com/product.aspx?ProductID=149

Was thinking about getting one.
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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2009, 09:48:07 PM »
Quote from: Wiseag on February 03, 2009, 09:44:59 PM
Is this any good?

http://www.thrustmaster.com/product.aspx?ProductID=149

Was thinking about getting one.

looks expensive, i would prolly only get it for HAWX
but you should look for some customer reviews if you want answers on it
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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2009, 10:07:59 PM »
I've seen it for a little over £30 on amazon, which isn't too bad.

Haven't seen any negative reviews yet.
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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2009, 04:21:19 AM »
well if you haven't seen anything bad then go for it man, best of luck to you
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Re: joysticks for mechwarrior?
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2009, 04:29:25 AM »
Quote from: Wiseag on February 03, 2009, 09:44:59 PM
Is this any good?

http://www.thrustmaster.com/product.aspx?ProductID=149

Was thinking about getting one.

well now i want one lol, it looks real nice
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