My microsoft Sidewinder precision 2 joystick has bit the dust. I've had it with this delicate game controller. Can anyone recommend a more durable joystick?

Hi. Personally I still like my Saitek X-36 USB. The X-36 is an older model, but the USB version works just fine with FS2002 and WinXP and it can (I think) be bought pretty reasonably refurbished from Saitek. I have had no sucess with Saitek's programmer software, but the Flight Simulator programmer works just fine. I have a lot of hours on this one over the past 2years and no visible wear.Hope that helps, Ed Green, [email protected]