Hello,I ran a search of the forum, but couldn't find very relevant posts, so I apologize if this question has been asked a lot of times before.I have been simming from time to time for the last 2 years, and I've been using a Logitech Attack 3 joystick. However, it has almost completely died on me. In fact, the axes started having major problems quite shortly after I got it, and now it is almost non-usable. I have heard many bad stories about the reliability of Logitech joysticks (even the expensive ones), i.e. that they tend to die quickly. I don't find it surprising, as potentiometers are mechanical devices that do not tend to last long.I now want to purchase a new joystick, and I would like to of course have additional features, such as a hat switch and a twist handle for rudder control. However, what I am mostly concerned with is reliability. I want something that will last a long time, and also something that will provide better control, because I found other problems with my current joystick, such as a mobile null-zone, and other small glitches. I think the most reliable joystick would be one that uses inductors instead of potentiometers, because of lack of contact, but it seems that only really expensive joysticks have this feature.I cannot afford something expensive, like those fancy Saitek joysticks with the MFDs, but something perhaps up to $50-$60 or so.Can anyone of you recommend a reliable joystick for this time of simming?Thanks!

I have Saitek (hope I spelled it right) and I enjoy it for my combat sims. It has a separate unit for throttle and on it there are rudder controls. Tons of switches and dials as well.But for FS, you really want CH yoke, rudder paddles and throttle. For me that's what turns FS from a game to a basic simulator.Jason

for FS you want a joystick to fly planes that use a stick (ie: airbus) and a yoke for others (ie: boeing).i use an old sidewinder for my airbus flying; and CH yoke for boeing.also - you will find yoke discussions in the hardware forum.--edit: typo--

Oh, thanks, I didn't realize there is a hardware forum :)

>I have Saitek (hope I spelled it right) and I enjoy it for my>combat sims. It has a separate unit for throttle and on it>there are rudder controls. Tons of switches and dials as>well.>>But for FS, you really want CH yoke, rudder paddles and>throttle. For me that's what turns FS from a game to a basic>simulator.Most real life airplanes, as well as the simulated ones I've flown lately, have sticks anyway. Therefor my Saitek X-52 (which I think is great) serves the realistic purpose. :D Yokes are great for those airliners and Cessna's though! L.Adamson

The Saitek Cyborg Evo is a great flightstick. Super comfortable, ambidextrous, good reviews, enough buttons and switches for your needs, and easy to program. Shouldn't run you more than about $30.Here's the best part - Get two!!For about $60, you have an excellent HOTAS setup with enough buttons and switches at your fingertips so you can do away with keyboard flying and keep your hands on the sticks and your eyes on the skies. I use a MS FFB2 as my main stick and a Saitek Evo for my left hand throttle. It works great. When my FFB2 dies, I'm getting another Evo. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/hor.../saitekevo2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/hor.../saitekevo2.jpg

Hey,Thanks for the recommendation, I think I'm gonna go with the Cyborg Evo, because the X52 is way out of my price range.I have but one question about the Cyborg Evo. The website mentions that it has a "lever throttle". How exactly does it work?

>The Saitek Cyborg Evo is a great flightstick. Super>comfortable, ambidextrous, good reviews, enough buttons and>switches for your needs, and easy to program. Shouldn't run>you more than about $30.>>Here's the best part - Get two!!>>For about $60, you have an excellent HOTAS setup with enough>buttons and switches at your fingertips so you can do away>with keyboard flying and keep your hands on the sticks and>your eyes on the skies. I use a MS FFB2 as my main stick and a>Saitek Evo for my left hand throttle. It works great. When my>FFB2 dies, I'm getting another Evo. >I have never thought of this. Do you just connect two sticks via their USB sockets? Then what - don't you need some software to sort this out?Chris