microsoft sidewinder pro joystick

[Captain_Hamish]

hey everyone

i have a microsoft sidewinder pro joystick and it is now broken and i was just wondering i was thinking about buying the microsoft force feedback 2 joystick can anyone tell me if it is any good or if there are any other good joysticks selling at the moment

thanks

[Ray]

I replaced my MS sidewinder last year with a Saitek X52
best thing i ever did...........no force feedback tho.......
http://www.saitek.com/
worth a look IMHO ...........i love mine

[Alex]

I'll second the above opinion, I have one, and it is awesome.

Alex

[ZK-Brock]

I've got a Saitek Cyborg Evo, it's also a quality piece of kit. I think saitek is near the top of the market.

[Jimmy]

I saw in the january computer pilot magazine (yeah it finaly arived..yesterday, still no sign of decembers...) in the news part it showed the new "X-52 pro" it looks even kooler than the standard one! us $200 thow.

[bardos]

I use the microsoft force feedback 2 joystick now for several years without any problems (and a nice price....) The Saitec X.. is another class and price here in Holland.
Bardos

[deecee3]

The Microsoft Force Feedback 2 [USB Connector] Joystick is made like a swiss watch-not easy to get now but scan TradeMe. Check out the construction of it's competitors! By the way, the MS 'stick is made for right-handers & the only weakness i can find is that the shaft protruding from the base of the handle is hollow & has a relatively thin wall. This product does not like being dropped!

[Captain_Hamish]

hi i was jsut wodnering what does the microsoft force feedback 2 joystick cost brand new because i have a chance to buy a second hand one for $120 is this a good price

thanks

[deecee3]

I sent my reply via "fast reply" & i haven't seen it in print yet re buying the $120 'stick. Let me know if you need the info.

[Captain_Hamish]

i have info on it i was just wondering is $120 a good price for it

[firefly]

From memory my one cost me around $250-$300 new about 3 years ago if that helps.

[deecee3]

I think $120 is a fair price. Make sure it has a USB connector & that it gets SECURELY packed. Also check that it has a 240 volt plug rather than a 110 volt version that requires a 240/110 volt transformer. Nobody ever regretted buying Quality.

[ardypilot]

Just a word of warning: I think forcefeedback joysticks require more CPU power than normal ones, and can cause a drop in performane in FS!

[ZK-Brock]

Just wondering, by force feedback does that mean like control pressures (e.g. trying to push the nose down when you're trimmed all the way back is quite tough) or is it the ole PS2 controller type vibration?

[Alex]

Its the vibration, although I think it simulates control pressures to some degree, although they are sometimes misleading and can prompt the user to over-correct.

Alex

[flynz]

That would be cool if you got the stick shaker when you went into a stall

[Charl]

Just a word of warning: I think forcefeedback joysticks require more CPU power than normal ones, and can cause a drop in performane in FS!

I cannot believe all joysticks are not built like the MS Force Feedback.
Using a sim without FF would be like...oh, there are parallels, but this is a family forum.
I've not noticed any performance drop using one.
It simply adds another sense to the whole experience.
I'm just sad it can't reproduce the smell of burning rubber.