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Title: Joystick question!
Post by: yosser on May 28, 2007, 08:33:11 pm
Allo and greetings,

I used to play FS years ago, but after trying out Eve and being irritated with the MMORPG aspects of it, I don't like the idea of spending months and years to get something that I can get much quicker in a single player game...

anyway, what would you gents suggest as the cheapest while best joystick I should look up?

Thanks for any advice. :)
Title: Re: Joystick question!
Post by: IceFire on May 28, 2007, 08:35:49 pm
Anything Saitek is likely to be perfect for what you're looking for.  Lots of people are happy with the Cyborg Evo and Cyborg Evo Force.
Title: Re: Joystick question!
Post by: yosser on May 28, 2007, 08:45:56 pm
Quote from: IceFire on May 28, 2007, 08:35:49 pm
Anything Saitek is likely to be perfect for what you're looking for.  Lots of people are happy with the Cyborg Evo and Cyborg Evo Force.

Thanks a lot for your input.

Found this: http://saitekusa.stores.yahoo.net/cyevoflcore.html

good deal? I'm not a real fan of force feedback, but then again, I've never really tried one either.
Title: Re: Joystick question!
Post by: Conniver on May 28, 2007, 09:04:43 pm
I have a Saitek Cyborg Evo. I chose it because it's customizable for left-hand use, has all the basic functions and is affordable. I paid full price for mine and think it was worth it. If you can get it for $15 then definitely go for it. I doubt you'll get a better joystick anywhere for that price.

EDIT: And welcome to the HLPF! I'm new here myself and so far this has been a great place to be!  :yes:
Title: Re: Joystick question!
Post by: yosser on May 28, 2007, 10:18:14 pm
Quote from: Conniver on May 28, 2007, 09:04:43 pm
I have a Saitek Cyborg Evo. I chose it because it's customizable for left-hand use, has all the basic functions and is affordable. I paid full price for mine and think it was worth it. If you can get it for $15 then definitely go for it. I doubt you'll get a better joystick anywhere for that price.

EDIT: And welcome to the HLPF! I'm new here myself and so far this has been a great place to be!  :yes:

saweet! thanks for the welcome!

i look forward to delving into the game anew.
Title: Re: Joystick question!
Post by: jr2 on May 29, 2007, 12:19:39 am
.. Will you be using SCP?  Are you going to start with fsport?  (FS1 ported to FS2)
Title: Re: Joystick question!
Post by: yosser on May 29, 2007, 09:17:22 am
Quote from: jr2 on May 29, 2007, 12:19:39 am
.. Will you be using SCP?  Are you going to start with fsport?  (FS1 ported to FS2)

I tried, but I got an error when I started playing. :(

posted error in support forum.
Title: Re: Joystick question!
Post by: colecampbell666 on May 29, 2007, 01:33:07 pm
Saitek Evo Force is the best. Don't let the overwhelming amount of buttons make you think that it's flimsy, it's anything but. I had a Wingman Attack 2, don't even go there. The force feedback is great, it handles well, an all around good stick.
Title: Re: Joystick question!
Post by: jr2 on May 29, 2007, 01:39:53 pm
Quote from: yosser on May 29, 2007, 09:17:22 am
Quote from: jr2 on May 29, 2007, 12:19:39 am
.. Will you be using SCP?  Are you going to start with fsport?  (FS1 ported to FS2)

I tried, but I got an error when I started playing. :(

posted error in support forum.
Quote from: yosser on May 29, 2007, 09:54:59 am
Quote from: Darth DySkO on May 29, 2007, 09:22:41 am
Have you chosen the FS1 Main Campaign in the campaign selection screen? There shouldn't be the Belisarius or Cyclops bombs in FS1...


oooooh, that was my mistake.

haha.

Fixed now?  Or is there another problem?