joysticks

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I’m looking to buy a joystick. Does anyone have any suggestions? Would greatly appreciate it. I’m not at all a hardcore flight sim gamer so I’m looking for something that isn’t really complex but will last. Don’t want something expensive but not a total cheapie either. In other words I guess I want reasonable quality but not (much) complexity.

But then again, this would be my first joystick ever so I’m really open to pretty much any suggestions. I think what I described above is what I want but because I probably don’t know too well what’s best for me anyway, I’ll listen to any and all pointers.

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I don’t know where you are, but this joystick looks good:
http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=2LPV&CategorySelectedId=11118&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11118,4294959797

The cyborg evo range i’ve heard good things about. If you want to find your own, then make sure it doesn’t have an external power source (it should be USB powered).

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I’d recommend you buy a Saitek joypad/stick. They are well build and comfortable to use

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Cool, thanks guys. Just out of curiosity, what’s bad about an external power source?

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Cool, thanks guys. Just out of curiosity, what’s bad about an external power source?
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I’m not sure I understand what you mean. Can you clarify?

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IMO, an external power supply just takes up another mains socket, most can be powered by the USB port itself.

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What does IMO mean? :confused: [/ot]

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IMO=In My Opinion.

I’ve heard good things about Saitek as well, though I’ve been pretty happy with my Microsoft Sidewinder. Logitech is also good from what I hear from more people who use joysticks. I’d see how one fits in your hand if you’re able to.