As I mentioned in an earlier post, for ME, the best control combo was mouse and joystick..I also use the Sytek stick and have all the buttons programed. My mouse is a Razer DIamondback, and I have those buttons programed also. I almost NEVER have to touch the keyboard unless I`m talking on Ventrilo with buddys. I use the mouse to control torso twist and guns/lasers, and the stick for missles, jj`s and everything else. Try it, you`ll love it.