I still have my Saitek X36 from my mechwarrior days. Its exactly the same as the x45. This is a great setup to use but will depend largely on the UI programming interface. Wait for a review before you purchase this setup because its mode switches may interfere with programming
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One question for everyone - Has any considered the use a gamepad for JTL? As strange as it might sound, many offer pc enabled gamepads. I'm sort of wondering if being able to sit back in my chair not have to sit up connected to a stick would be of value. Of course, using a joystick would have a better "flying" feel, but I was just wondering if anyone else had considered this option or maybeven used a gamepad for a PC based game.
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game pads work same way as a joystick in t he sence its very much all programable. But there is a certain "feel" that a joystick brings that a gamepad does not. Joysticks are built for flying and gives you the "inside the cockpit" feel. I personally use a gamepad for games like BF1942 that has flight in it but the feel of a stick in your hands beats a gamepad hands down. If people are interested in seeing pads, i can surely place some up along with the sticks. Also, joysticks are built for flying more than a gamepad is, which is why an average stick comes with a throttle. Gamepads are built around a "works for any kinda game your into" premise but a stick is for when you are a real flight fan and want to basically own the skies in whatever flight game your playing. I'm seriously considering the Logitech 3D Extreme Pro over the Logitech Freedom 2.4 Cordless Joystick. Both sticks seem to function the same way, just one is wireless and cost $30 to $40 bucks more depending on your vendor. Though i am all for wireless stuff, i really dont want to be worrying about battery life since i plan of playing JTL heavly.
Too bad I can't connect my trusty Dual Shock 2 to my PC.
I am gonna stick with Logitech 3D Extreme Pro, as I really like it.
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At least I'm not the only person with the 3D Pro... Oh and I like it because it has that handy little button under your thumb that makes your BF life so much better!
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Too bad I can't connect my trusty Dual Shock 2 to my PC.
I am gonna stick with Logitech 3D Extreme Pro, as I really like it.
If you're talking about the Playstation Dual Shock 2 controller, you can hook it up to your PC with a simple adapter and some drivers, such as this.
In fact, most console controllers can be hooked up to a PC from the old NES controllers to the modern Xbox, GC, and PS2 controllers.
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I also just noticed that the Logitech® Attack™ 3 Joystick wasn't added lol might be worth looking at
Thats my joystick, and it works absolutely wonderfully!! It has 4 buttons and a trigger on the top part of the stick, as well as a throttle bar, and 6 buttons around the base of the stick. All buttons are fully-programmable. Its comfortable, and effective.
My favorite joystick is the Logitech Force 3D. Very comfortable to hold for long periods of time, easy access buttons (7 buttons, including trigger and an 8-way hat switch), beautiful force feedback (the main reason I got it) and it has 3 axises. Pretty cheep too, I think it cost me 60 USD at Compusa.
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My favorite joystick is the Logitech Force 3D. Very comfortable to hold for long periods of time, easy access buttons (7 buttons, including trigger and an 8-way hat switch), beautiful force feedback (the main reason I got it) and it has 3 axises. Pretty cheep too, I think it cost me 60 USD at Compusa.
yeah its a great stick. i think that why devs used it at Comic Con and i think at Fan Fest as well.
ive only had 2 sticks the first was the presicion pro but i couldnt get teh software to load on my new computer then i got the presicion 2 which i love to bad they stopped making them
You've covered the ones I like best at least. As far as I've experienced, the Sidewinder 3D Pro is one of the best standard joysticks around (even as old as it is) and I personally like my Sidewinder Force Feedback 2. Both controllers have 8 buttons, HAT switch, 3 axis, and a throttle control - the only difference being that one's shaped a bit more to conform to a right-hand than the other. The Precision line is pretty much the successor to the 3D line, so I'd imagine they're about the same.
Just don't get the original Sidewinder Forcefeedback Pro. It had a shift switch which let you double your buttons... but you knew when it was on and it took up a square foot for its base.
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You've covered the ones I like best at least. As far as I've experienced, the Sidewinder 3D Pro is one of the best standard joysticks around (even as old as it is) and I personally like my Sidewinder Force Feedback 2. Both controllers have 8 buttons, HAT switch, 3 axis, and a throttle control - the only difference being that one's shaped a bit more to conform to a right-hand than the other. The Precision line is pretty much the successor to the 3D line, so I'd imagine they're about the same.
Just don't get the original Sidewinder Forcefeedback Pro. It had a shift switch which let you double your buttons... but you knew when it was on and it took up a square foot for its base.
Today you may only find that stick in a bargain bin collecting dust as that stick was discontinued in the middle ages. Though Mircosoft made good sticks i heard they had many software conflicts with games and always caused trouble on reinstallation for some customers. Being that there were just better sticks hitting the market, i guess they had no choice but to bow out of the market and focus any kind of hardware development on the Xbox.
Oh and I like it because it has that handy little button under your thumb that makes your BF life so much better!
