The Joystick/Controller discussion thread

Which Joystick do you currently own/plan on getting?

  • Black Widow

    Votes: 47 1.5%

  • Saitek AV8R-03

    Votes: 8 0.2%

  • Saitek F.L.Y. 5

    Votes: 93 2.9%

  • Saitek X52

    Votes: 381 11.9%

  • Saitek X52 Pro

    Votes: 653 20.4%

  • Saitek X55

    Votes: 455 14.2%

  • Saitek X65

    Votes: 45 1.4%

  • Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas X

    Votes: 654 20.4%

  • Thrustmaster Warthog

    Votes: 364 11.4%

  • Logitech G940

    Votes: 52 1.6%

  • Other ... (Leave details on the comments)

    Votes: 690 21.5%
  • Total voters
    3,205
  • Poll closed .

Omegahunter

Omegahunter
Two votes. One for the Logitech G940 which was bought to play this and the second for my old Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 which has been doing great service as my main Alpha test controller so far.
 

Patrick_68000

Patrick_68000
I intend to start playing with the keyboard and mouse and also the XBox 360 controller. Later if I take a joystick, I will take the X52 Pro because it is the reference on the forums. And it will certainly be cheaper because the new models will be commercialized
 

trekman

trekman
Only 2 votes for the fly 5 :( surely Alien and I aren't the only ones with that stick (I know Alien has this stick because its been mentioned on another thread and a twitch tv stream). Are you all filthy rich that you can afford the x52 pro :D
 

Geraldine

Geraldine
The Speedlink Black Widow, a good value flight stick for the money. I would love an X52 pro though if I could afford one, but for now the Black Widow servers my needs very well. :)
 

Theodrid

Theodrid
Sadly, as a leftie I've had to vote other, will be going for the Thrustmaster T.16000M.

Wanted a nice 'full' HOTAS with thrust separate but apparently I'm too much of a freak :p

(also too long in the tooth to contemplate learning to fly right handed)

EDIT :- lol Susim, beat me to it :)
 

Iskariot

Iskariot
I have owned a standard x52 for years.
There was no Pro version at the time.
I wonder... Has anybody experienced the difference between the two?

I have also been thinking about a CH fighterstick and throttle. My first serious stick was a CH and I still feel it was the best one I ever owned.

Other interesting options seem to be the new Saitek X55 Rhino and the Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog.

To be honest I am very confused about this myself. I just don't know what to do. Problem is also that there are virtually no stores anymore with serious joysticks on display so you can get a feel first. You just have to order and pray to the gods of gaming you will like it.

Seeing Elite Dangerous developing so extraordinary well the amount of money I am prepared to spend on a new stick is growing.
 

avow555

avow555
Iskariot said:
I have owned a standard x52 for years.
There was no Pro version at the time.
I wonder... Has anybody experienced the difference between the two?

I have also been thinking about a CH fighterstick and throttle. My first serious stick was a CH and I still feel it was the best one I ever owned.

Other interesting options seem to be the new Saitek X55 Rhino and the Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog.

To be honest I am very confused about this myself. I just don't know what to do. Problem is also that there are virtually no stores anymore with serious joysticks on display so you can get a feel first. You just have to order and pray to the gods of gaming you will like it.

Seeing Elite Dangerous developing so extraordinary well the amount of money I am prepared to spend on a new stick is growing.
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The main difference I have found between thx 52/pro is the harder spring on the pro. Apart from that not a huge difference although the pro has better sensors as well particularly the twist axis.

I also must agree it is rare to see joysticks on display these days which does make purchasing a bit trickier.
 

Flossy

Volunteer Moderator
Flossy
Once the first beta comes around, I will be using my Thrustmaster Warthog which I have been using for some time in an online WW2 Combat sim, Aces High, so am very comfortable with it. I also use Saitek rudder pedals with the HOTAS.

As my husband, Wrongway, is currently involved with Alpha testing, I have been able to assign the default key-mapping to my setup and have completed charts for both the joystick and the throttle if they are of interest to anyone. :)
 

Ulysses_W

Ulysses_W
trekman said:
Only 2 votes for the fly 5 :( surely Alien and I aren't the only ones with that stick (I know Alien has this stick because its been mentioned on another thread and a twitch tv stream). Are you all filthy rich that you can afford the x52 pro :D
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I have the fly 5 too, but I'm tempted to purchase an x52 'cus i like the idea of a seperate throttle.
 

Marcus

Marcus
I am currently using my trusty old Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 which has been great so far. :)

Sometimes I do find myself wanting a few more buttons though, so I am thinking of getting a new stick at some point ... not sure which one yet though.

The posts from this thread might give me some suggestions, however :)
 

Adept

Adept
Iskariot said:
I have also been thinking about a CH fighterstick and throttle. My first serious stick was a CH and I still feel it was the best one I ever owned.
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I'm going for CH Pro Throttle and Pedals, and now seriously wondering whether to go for a CH stick of the Thrustmaster one :eek: how can one indeed decide when there is no store to test them at?!?
 
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