March 31, 201313 yr I got FSX acceleration recently. I would like to do carrier ops with the default F/A-18 (later maybe the VRS F/A-18E Superbug) Now, I need a suggestion for a joystick to get started ... under $100 ... maybe a little more? Best Regards, Vaughan Martell PP-ASEL KDTW
April 1, 201313 yr Commercial Member For a budget joystick, I recommend the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. Its durable, has a twist stick for rudder control, and an array of buttons + hat switch for view control. There are likely others under $100 that are better, but the Logitech is one that sticks out in my mind, and should be priced around $50, or less. DeanManager - PC Aviator AustraliaRetailing Sim DVD Software, Downloads, Hardware and Accessories
April 1, 201313 yr saitek cyborg is good one. I think you can find saitek x-52 HOTAS for around 100$ (105$ at amazon right now) [color=#a9a9a9][size=1][size=4][img]http://forum.avsim.net/public/style_images/flags/rs.png[/img][/size] Lj. Prodanovic[/size][/color]
April 1, 201313 yr saitek cyborg is good one. \ X2! But Caveat Emptor! The product is top notch, but support is abysmal. Frank Patton Corsair 5000D Airflow Case; MSI B650 Tomahawk MOB; Ryzen 7 7800 X3D CPU; ASUS RTX 4080 Super; NZXT 360mm liquid cooler; Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM; RMX850X Gold PSU;; ASUS VG289 4K 27" Display; Honeycomb Alpha & Bravo, Crosswind 3's w/dampener. Former USAF meteorologist & ground weather school instructor. AOPA Member #07379126 "I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that is in me." - John Deere
April 1, 201313 yr Author Thanks to all of you for helping. I will go now and look on-line at these...... maybe I will see some reviews on this (Caveat Emptor) buyer caution in reviews..! Best Regards, Vaughan Martell PP-ASEL KDTW
April 1, 201313 yr Author saitek cyborg is good one. I think you can find saitek x-52 HOTAS for around 100$ (105$ at amazon right now) Got it on ordered Saitek x-52 Flight Control System (Joystick and Throttle) from Amazon .. with standard shipping $118. Thanks again for the help guys. Best Regards, Vaughan Martell PP-ASEL KDTW
April 1, 201313 yr Great, that's the best "all-round" HOTAS. Cheap price, decent quality, not too specialized, enough buttons, programmable profiles... The only flaw is the only one throttle axis, but that's the thing I can live with. [color=#a9a9a9][size=1][size=4][img]http://forum.avsim.net/public/style_images/flags/rs.png[/img][/size] Lj. Prodanovic[/size][/color]
April 2, 201313 yr Got it on ordered Saitek x-52 Flight Control System (Joystick and Throttle) from Amazon .. with standard shipping $118. So when it arrives and you have used it please report back on your experience and level of satisfaction. Frank Patton Corsair 5000D Airflow Case; MSI B650 Tomahawk MOB; Ryzen 7 7800 X3D CPU; ASUS RTX 4080 Super; NZXT 360mm liquid cooler; Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM; RMX850X Gold PSU;; ASUS VG289 4K 27" Display; Honeycomb Alpha & Bravo, Crosswind 3's w/dampener. Former USAF meteorologist & ground weather school instructor. AOPA Member #07379126 "I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that is in me." - John Deere
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