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Posted: **Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:54 pm**

hey everyone

i have a microsoft sidewinder pro joystick and it is now broken and i was just wondering i was thinking about buying the microsoft force feedback 2 joystick can anyone tell me if it is any good or if there are any other good joysticks selling at the moment

thanks

Posted: **Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:36 pm**

I replaced my MS sidewinder last year with a Saitek X52
best thing i ever did...........no force feedback tho.......
http://www.saitek.com/
worth a look IMHO ...........i love mine

Posted: **Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:47 pm**

I'll second the above opinion, I have one, and it is awesome.

Alex

Posted: **Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:54 pm**

I've got a Saitek Cyborg Evo, it's also a quality piece of kit. I think saitek is near the top of the market.

Posted: **Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:58 pm**

I saw in the january computer pilot magazine (yeah it finaly arived..yesterday, still no sign of decembers...) in the news part it showed the new "X-52 pro" it looks even kooler than the standard one!

us $200 thow.

Posted: **Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:36 am**

I use the microsoft force feedback 2 joystick now for several years without any problems (and a nice price....) The Saitec X.. is another class and price here in Holland.
Bardos

Posted: **Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:56 pm**

The Microsoft Force Feedback 2 [USB Connector] Joystick is made like a swiss watch-not easy to get now but scan TradeMe. Check out the construction of it's competitors! By the way, the MS 'stick is made for right-handers & the only weakness i can find is that the shaft protruding from the base of the handle is hollow & has a relatively thin wall. This product does not like being dropped!

Posted: **Sun Jan 28, 2007 3:08 pm**

hi i was jsut wodnering what does the microsoft force feedback 2 joystick cost brand new because i have a chance to buy a second hand one for $120 is this a good price

thanks

Posted: **Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:30 pm**

I sent my reply via "fast reply" & i haven't seen it in print yet re buying the $120 'stick. Let me know if you need the info.

Posted: **Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:08 pm**

i have info on it i was just wondering is $120 a good price for it

Posted: **Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:23 am**

From memory my one cost me around $250-$300 new about 3 years ago if that helps.

Posted: **Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:09 am**

I think $120 is a fair price. Make sure it has a USB connector & that it gets SECURELY packed. Also check that it has a 240 volt plug rather than a 110 volt version that requires a 240/110 volt transformer. Nobody ever regretted buying Quality.

Posted: **Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:14 am**

Just a word of warning: I think forcefeedback joysticks require more CPU power than normal ones, and can cause a drop in performane in FS!

Posted: **Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:38 am**

Just wondering, by force feedback does that mean like control pressures (e.g. trying to push the nose down when you're trimmed all the way back is quite tough) or is it the ole PS2 controller type vibration?

Posted: **Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:33 pm**

Its the vibration, although I think it simulates control pressures to some degree, although they are sometimes misleading and can prompt the user to over-correct.

Alex

Posted: **Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:15 pm**

That would be cool if you got the stick shaker when you went into a stall

Posted: **Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:51 pm**

Trolly wrote:Just a word of warning: I think forcefeedback joysticks require more CPU power than normal ones, and can cause a drop in performane in FS!

I cannot believe all joysticks are not built like the MS Force Feedback.
Using a sim without FF would be like...oh, there are parallels, but this is a family forum.
I've not noticed any performance drop using one.
It simply adds another sense to the whole experience.
I'm just sad it can't reproduce the smell of burning rubber.