Joystick recommendations

[kram14]

Hi all,

 

Sorry to bring up the subject of joysticks once again

 

I have and old and loyal companion, MSFF which is fine, but I recently decided to buy a new upto date stick.

 

I finally opted for a Saitek Cybourg Evo Force, I am terribly disappointed. All the features etc. are great, it has less force feedback force then my old MSFF which is OK

The major problem is has a small amount of play in the 'ball' which equates to maybe 5mm of dead zone in each direction at the top of the stick.

 

The result is that I'm constantly correcting the thing, I am conscious that maybe something isn't setup correctly and that is one of the reasons that I'm posting however, I do think that it is a mechanical problem.

 

I sadly don't really have the budget for a stick like a Saitek X45 or X52 (and to honest after the Evo I'm not sure I want a Saitek), can anyone suggest a cheap and cheerful stick for someone that wants to let go from time to time

[+Ruggbutt]

There really is no cheap stick that's worth spending money on. ;) You'll have to step up to get something workable.

[kram14]

Well I've just taken a look at at CH Products Combat Stick 568 however, I'm a little concerned that it has no twist for the rudder. I don't seem to use the rudder in flight except on final approach for landing and to taxi to the runway.

 

I have some old MSFF Sidewinder pedals, could they be adapted ?

[kram14]

What does the Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar do about rudder ?

[+Ruggbutt]

What does the Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar do about rudder ?

 

For both of those sticks you have to buy a separate rudder. The CH Pro Throttle has a minijoystick on it that can be used for rudder.