Joystick for Microsoft sim 2004
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Joystick for Microsoft sim 2004
Bought microsoft simulator century of flight for my PC but wondering which joystick to get for it.
Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 seems to be the most expensive by far!!!!
Any reccommendations for which to get?
Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 seems to be the most expensive by far!!!!
Any reccommendations for which to get?
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If you can afford it, forget about the joystick, add some realism and go for something like the CH FS Yoke and Rudder pedals.
Ok, this combination will set you back around £200 (ish), but will help a great deal with flying (albeit in an MS world); you'll certainly learn hand, eye and foot coordination
If your budget doesn't stretch to that much, go for something like the Saitek X45/X52 - seperate throttle/stick controllers and stacks of buttons (if you like that kind of thing).
Hope this helps.
Ok, this combination will set you back around £200 (ish), but will help a great deal with flying (albeit in an MS world); you'll certainly learn hand, eye and foot coordination
If your budget doesn't stretch to that much, go for something like the Saitek X45/X52 - seperate throttle/stick controllers and stacks of buttons (if you like that kind of thing).
Hope this helps.
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The force feedback 2 is brilliant.
Ignore the shops, and have a look on E-bay. There are usually loads for sale on there, for a fraction of the shop price. It's where I picked mine up for £30.
Ignore the shops, and have a look on E-bay. There are usually loads for sale on there, for a fraction of the shop price. It's where I picked mine up for £30.
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I've bought the microsoft sidewinder precision 2 on ebay today. hope this one will be Ok for it. will let you know.
The pedals etc would be great but I'm broke. might be on my xmas list though!
The pedals etc would be great but I'm broke. might be on my xmas list though!
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Been a user of Saitek joysticks since the infamous Cyborg. Now in its latest incarnation, the Saitek Cyborg Evo. Very reasonably priced, and works well. Far better build than the Logitech at the same price range.
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Just bought FS2004 for my laptop as a little treat after taking my first batch of ATPL exams.
I remember from past FS that the mouse could be used as a yoke by right clicking and selecting "mouse as yoke." I can't find it on FS2004 and don't want a joystick as its for my laptop.
Anyone know if its possible and how to do it?
Cheers,
G-ANDY
I remember from past FS that the mouse could be used as a yoke by right clicking and selecting "mouse as yoke." I can't find it on FS2004 and don't want a joystick as its for my laptop.
Anyone know if its possible and how to do it?
Cheers,
G-ANDY
