3D joystick question.

[Ourgas2 3]

Hi all,

I want to ask if a 3D joystick is a good (or better) substitude for rudder pedals for FSX.

Does anybody use them? Comments?

 

Thanks,

Christos

 

[martin-w 3,235]

I'm not simming at the moment, on a bit of a sabbatical. However, for years all I've used is an old Microsoft sidewinder. And that's with the most advanced flight sim add-on's out there.

So yes, a decent joystick with twist rudder axis can work admirably, as I say it always has for me.

Do rudder pedals add more realism? I guess so, but most definitely not essential.

[TurboKen 221]

Logitech also made one called "extreme 3d", being using one for ever and it works great. Just have to take it apart and add some grease once in a while as they get worn out after a bazzilion hours of flying. lol..

[martin-w 3,235]

Free play is the issue on mine.  I still use it for Elite Dangerous and there'as about 3/4 inch free play. Still works great though. Pity MS don't make them anymore.