Flight Simming on a Budget
by David Eames Maund
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This joystick is a good buy if you want something that doesn't lack in any important areas.It takes up a great deal of desk space, keep that in mind. I have sometimes wanted to use a joystick in games like battlefield 3 but this isn't ideal as with the joystick on my desk, I have no room for the keyboard! A joystick such as the saitek fly 5 would be more suitable for games like bf3, this would free up space for all your peripherals.Its great you can get a hotas joystick for this price, and for minute control of engines this is a winner.The stick itself feels lightweight to me, and this is why I am docking a star. I'd prefer it if it was more tightly sprung.The joystick was instantly recognised in flight sim x and all the important controls were instantly mapped to the buttons. This would actually be a perfect accompaniment to FSX on a budget, as the hotas provides you with a authentic feel of controlling aircraft.
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by Ian Macintosh
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I bought one of these (or a slightly earlier edition) about 7 years ago. I also own or have owned about 8 other joysticks. Microsoft FF Pro, Saiteks, one or two cheapies and of course the Couger Thrustmaster HOTAS - supposedly the best you can get.This is the one I like the most. Because of the feel. Almost all the other joysticks have over strong springs or other mechanisms (eg, MS FF drive) that control centre return. This one does it with just that perfect feel. Not too tight, and definitely not too loose, just right. Additionally all the grips are very very comfortable.The two sections come apart (there's a built in key to unscrew them, and if you then like, you can put them comfortably apart. Even has an attachment to balance it out when you separate them so it doesn't look or feel unbalanced.My only ultra slight complaint is that it doesn't have enough buttons. But seeing as I still use it so happily I gave it the 5 stars it deserves.
Great for the price.
by Joe
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Upgraded to this stick from a Logitech Attack 3. Fist thing i noticed is this thing is HUGE compared to my old attack 3 stick, Having said that its a good solid, Well built stick, 12 well placed, Easy to reach buttons and a large sturdy base.Use it to play Microsoft Flight Simulator X & DCS: A-10C Warthog.For just over
