Prepar3D (
https://www.prepar3d.com/)
MS Flight Sim X (e.g.,
http://store.steampowered.com/app/31...Steam_Edition/)
X-Plane (
X-Plane 11 is Here | More Powerful. Made Usable.)
These are the only ones I am aware of featuring contemporary civil planes. Otherwise, Digital Combat Simulator and Rise of Flight (WWI flight sim) are an option, too, if you are into this kind of aircraft.
Regarding controls, my setup includes a Saitek yoke and pedals and a Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog joystick, depending on which aircraft I fly in the sim. The Thrustmaster is expensive but very precise and shows practically no sign of wear even after six years or so. Saitek equipment still works ok, too. The joystick you mentioned has a pretty good reputation as well
AFAIK.