2 minutes ago, markmco said:

The Microsoft Force Feedback Pro stick was released in 1997 and I used it extensively in FS and, if memory serves correctly, SubLogics ATP.  After releasing another, not so great model 2, these seemed to go the way of the dinosaur.

I mention the history because that model sold me on Force Feedback.  It added so much to the feel of flying.  The texture and surface of the runway, the feel of lifting off and situational awareness, even in those days was impressive.

Nice to see these coming back (for flight) with a few manufacturers.  With higher volume sales, I am hoping prices will come down a bit. 

Until then, I think many of us are hoping our Honeycombs hang in there.  
 

 

There's not been many actual Game Changers I've experienced in my decades of gaming, but FFB in Racing Sims certainly was one, it just brought the tracks & cars to life which improved the experience tremendously.

I'd love to give it a go in Flight Sims one day, when the wallet allows!

It was pretty game changing back in the late 90s heyday of flight sims. The MS Sidewinder FFB2 in particular won over a substantial audience to the tech, but patent issues and the shift away from flight sims in general meant the tech fell off the radar for a generation.

Hopefully the fact more mainstream (if still somewhat niche) manufacturers are starting to embrace the tech means it can have a fresh renaissance.

I just received this ffb yoke and it is absolutely amazing!!! I have now used it in msfs 2020 and in 2024 and in both , it feels like the real thing when you’re flying in the 172. 
I highly recommend this yoke.  For the price , you just can’t go wrong!!!