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n0ob3r
03-09-05, 08:31 AM
Greetings all,

Right now I am going to make the plunge and purchase a joystick. Never done that since the days of decent but with BF2 coming out soon and wanting to play other sims, the need for a joystick is a must. Any recomendations?
Leviathan41
03-09-05, 11:24 AM
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick is what I use for Battlefield games. It does the job nicely for about $30.

Here it is at newegg.com, although it was cheaper at my local Wal-Mart so I would check there first: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26-102-204&depa=0
TheGreySpectre
03-09-05, 01:28 PM
the logitech freedom is nice since its wireless check it out here (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26-102-205&depa=0)

I have a sidewinder precision pro 2.0 and it works great
n0ob3r
03-09-05, 04:13 PM
Thanks for all the replies. I was looking around on newegg today and I think I am interested in the Saitek X45. They look awesome, but just to be safe, has any one had any issues in the past with these?

Saitek x45 (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=26-102-501&depa=0)
Malpine Walis
03-13-05, 11:43 PM
Well, I will tend another vote for logitech. I am on a really old one (Wingman Strikeforce 3D) and it is still going strong after all this time. It is built like a tank.
Robrules18
03-14-05, 08:40 PM
The X45s are nice but require 2 hands to fly (where as on a traditional I can "pinkie" the throttle and type with the other. But I use the Saitek Cyborg Evo. Just make sure it has a good centering spring and about 4 buttons if all your using it for is BF2.
J2T
03-15-05, 12:01 PM
I've heard good things about the Cyborg Evo and in fact I have a Cyborg Evo wireless on the way. :)
douglasb
03-15-05, 01:15 PM
I have a Logitech Dual Action and it is garbage. Do not buy this product under any circumstances. From what I understand, all of the Dual Actions have the same problem (unable to hold calibration for more than a few hours at most) and Logitech refuses to even acknowledge the problem, let alone do anything about it. Take a look at their forums and you will see many unhappy customers.