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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Nuke on November 11, 2004, 07:23:27 pm

Title: my next controller
Post by: Nuke on November 11, 2004, 07:23:27 pm

http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x52.htm

sorry kaz, your x-45 is obsolete :D

Title: my next controller
Post by: TopAce on November 12, 2004, 10:31:33 am

I prefer cheaper joys.

Title: my next controller
Post by: pyro-manic on November 12, 2004, 02:47:21 pm

Nice. I need a new stick - my Cyborg 3D is knackered. How much for this thing?

Title: my next controller
Post by: Ford Prefect on November 12, 2004, 04:13:08 pm

You know we're seeing a metamorphosis of civilization when joysticks for computer games are more advanced than the ones in real planes.

Title: my next controller
Post by: redsniper on November 12, 2004, 04:14:37 pm

or at least a metamorphosis in who spends more money, gamers or gov't

Title: my next controller
Post by: Nuke on November 12, 2004, 04:22:18 pm

its $130
i never thought id find a stick over a hundred bucks, its a shame it doesnt give you a set of rudder pedals.

Title: my next controller
Post by: TopAce on November 14, 2004, 08:04:45 am

How long will that stick last? All my joys yet started to work berserk after months of use.

Title: my next controller
Post by: mitac on November 14, 2004, 10:20:22 am

That's pure sci-fi. :wtf: I'd have to train for weeks to get used to all those buttons and whatever functions they might have. My simple Logitech stick sometimes makes me mix up buttons, and it has far less than this monster.

Title: my next controller
Post by: Black Wolf on November 14, 2004, 11:03:58 am

Meh. I'm getting one of those brain chip thingos. You're all going down.

Title: my next controller
Post by: pyro-manic on November 14, 2004, 11:58:00 am

:lol:

$130?? :eek2: Bugger me. I'll get another Cyborg then....

Title: my next controller
Post by: Grey Wolf on November 14, 2004, 01:37:41 pm

I rather prefer the aesthetics of Logitech Freedom 2.4....

Title: my next controller
Post by: Clave on November 14, 2004, 04:10:01 pm

I have one of those - pity I didn't read the package more closely before I bought it: 'Windows only' Gah!

Anyone want one, brand new, cheap?

Title: my next controller
Post by: Nuke on November 14, 2004, 04:23:14 pm

for the average freespacer a hotas design might seem overkill. but for a fligtsimmer it is perfect. would be better with a set of rudder pedals (its a ***** to fly a choper with out any)  and a ful set of engine control levers (a spitfire is not equipped with automatic fuel injection). but hey, atleast i have an axis for my trim and my spoilers.

Title: my next controller
Post by: TopAce on November 15, 2004, 10:54:40 am

If somebody gave me $130, buying a joystick would not even go into consideration. That's too expensive to my ears, maybe because I am not used to such high prices.

Title: my next controller
Post by: aldo_14 on November 15, 2004, 11:10:45 am

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Originally posted by TopAce
If somebody gave me $130, buying a joystick would not even go into consideration. That's too expensive to my ears, maybe because I am not used to such high prices.

You'd have to get a lot of use out of a joystick before considering paying that. Personally, I wouldn't, but that's cos I never use my joystick (so long as I have 4 buttons and a hat switch, I'm happy).

But it's like most things.  Take, for example, football boots.  Most people would only pay 30-50 quid for a pair.  But if you;re playing frequently at a decent level, you'd be a lot more willing to stump up for the £80+ ones.