AndreaD Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi, I just broke my old Saitek av8r joystick. Any advice for a replacement? TY AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 IMO, there is only one stick to consider if you're serious, and that's the Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog. I know it' s not cheap, but then again quality rarely is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Matter of opinion Rockliffe.. Personally I would not go past the Saitek X52 Pro. Teecee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I also like the Saitek X52 Pro.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukester Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yep X52 Pro here to, especially if you on a budget & can't afford the top end HOTAS sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If you don't want to spend megabucks but still have a good stick with separate throttle function and some programmable swiches have look at the Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X-Flight stick. I purchased one from Amazon last year and find it brilliant and at about $ 47.00 is value for money. As Rockliffe says the Warthog is a brilliant stick but for me as a casual user it has too many functions and at $430.00 a bit much for the use that I would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I agree Teecee, fellas, my last stick was the Saitek x52 pro and out of all the less expensive sticks this IMO is probably one of the few to consider, although personally I found it's movements far too sloppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaD Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Tnx all..... I'l probably go with the 16000 because I do not have much room to spare... Bye AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davepdx Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I still have some original (beta versions) of some thrustmaster gear, when they were based in the Portland area. However, I currently use the basic CH products throttle and flightstick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 What do people think about the Saitek PRO Flight X-65F? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturi Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Logitech pro $30. Its all you need for GA aircraft and heavy airliners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I use a Saitek X52 Pro, but recently bought Thrustmaster T16000M as a gift for someone, I liked the accuracy of it but found the top hat switch was sited to high for my small hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtwillia Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I recommendn the Thrustmaster T16000M it is very accurate, reasonably priced and has 12 programable buttons on the base. http://www.amazon.co...stmaster 16000m $41 +1 Replaced my failing FFB2. A very capable replacement. I can recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaD Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Yup I bought the 16000 and it's really ok. Quite accurate and responsive, honest price. Tnx AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griphos Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I really like my 16000M, but the one issue I've found is that after a couple of years (of regular and hard use) it will lose center and won't recenter well with calibration. Still, it's perhaps the most accurate stick I've ever used and the price is good. Fantastic for flying helicopters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushflyn Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 As said by others x52 works a treat for planes, rotors no issues. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbinized Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I like the ch products line of joysticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (PC Aviator) Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I'd recommend three joysticks based on experience, both using them and selling them to customers. 1. TM Hotas Warthog - costs a bagload of cash but you also get a lot for that money. Certainly worth it if you can afford it. 2. Saitek X-52 Pro - These are popular and about half the cost of the Warthog. Well made, very low rate of failure or issues reported with them. 3. Logitech Xtreme 3D Pro - Budget joystick with a twist grip handle for rudder control. I have used one for many years with no problems. Main advantage is that it is compact and can be added and removed from your desk quickly and easily. The CH Joysticks are also very reliable and the CombatStick would be my choice for those - These are better suited to permanent flight deck/cockpit setups IMO however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxcar Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 What do people think about the Saitek PRO Flight X-65F? My understanding is that simmers having it are fairly evenly split, either loving or hating it. Personally, am loving it. It likely goes without saying that it does takes some getting used to. Was still thinking on the first day that I may have made a mistake, though by day 3 it was really growing on me & by week's end the X-65F along with the Saitek combat pedals had won me over in a big way. Before this my hotas was the X-52Pro & it was pretty good, though as Howard mentions there was a bit too much "slop" in it for my taste as well. Kind of a lightning rod though, being metal, as with the Thrustmaster Warthog. Have a grounding pad by your rig & disipline yourself to shed any static electricity. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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