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alonbl

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I don't have a large selection to choose from here (if you have other cheap joysticks you can recommend please share).
so what do you think is best?
Cyborg V.1 Flight Stick
Logitech Wingman Attack 3
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro
Thrustmaster USB Joystick PC

Thanks
 
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I've always loved the Saitek X series joysticks/flight-controllers. Been using them since the X36/X35 combo. I'm currently using a Saitek X52.
 
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So you think the Saitek Cyborg V.1 is better than Logitech Extreme 3D Pro ?
 
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Ive had Logitech Extreme 3D Pro since the dawn of time. totally love it
 
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Saitek X52. :) Better yet, the Pro version as it has better construction.
 
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It's going to be a crap-shoot with cheap-o flight sticks. I have a Saitek ST-290 that is very cheap. It feels cheap and I don't quite care for it, though it works I suppose. The one you link looks okay, but who knows how good support is going to be with games since it's a relatively unheard of company.
 
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At the low end of the market the only real option is the thrustmaster t1600. It's the only cheap stick with hall sensors, all of the other cheap sticks use pots.

The next step up is the X52 and x52 pro by saitek/madcatz.
 
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