Selecting a Stick

[GOLGO_13]

Hey guys!

 

I just bought the game, but I have no idea of which flight stick to choose. I'm looking into these ones, trying to figure out which is one the best.

 

ThrustMaster T.Flight Stick X

Saitek ST290 PRO

Saitek Aviator

 

Any suggestions are really appreciated.:)

[112th_Rossi]

Well depends on your budget. ST290 looks ok to me. But to get the most you should consider a HOTAS. The Saitek X52 is a good stick which I use. The more commands you can bind to the stick the better.

[statrekmike]

You should look into going on ebay and grabbing a Saitek X-45 or a X-52, both are really good for this sim and a X-45 will only cost you $35 or so.

 

It is worth getting a HOTAS, a single joystick is possible but not really ideal in the long run.

[Humvee28]

As Mike and Rossi said : Go for a HOTAS. I´m playing on a TM Flightstick X, and i´m looking for a HOTAS now too. Too many needed Functions for a single Stick.

[dooom]

you are going to get a crapload of suggestions mate.

 

The main thing to realize about the A10 is that the mapped buttons will do different things depending on what you crruently have activated in the pit.

 

My suggestion is to select a stick that allows you to map at least two 4-axis hats (the TMS and DMS) and also the 2-axis China Hat.

 

In my opinion nether of the above have enough Hats to make a10 enjoyable (for my experience). I'd suggest an X52 if you want to keep budget down.

 

here is another <$100 budget choice: http://www.pcaviator.com/store/product.php?productid=17610&cat=263&page=1

Edited May 6, 2012 by dooom

[Jona33]

T flight's a perfectly good stick. All I'm missing is coolie hat. I've got everything else.

[GOLGO_13]

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

 

I just took a look at some HOTAS, and the only avaliable model around here that fits my budget right now is the Thrustmaster T.Flight Stick HOTAS X

 

What you guys think about it? :)

 

I'm trying to keep a low budget, but I know I can't be so cheap with this stuff.

[Jona33]

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

 

I just took a look at some HOTAS, and the only avaliable model around here that fits my budget right now is the Thrustmaster T.Flight Stick HOTAS X

 

What you guys think about it? :)

 

I'm trying to keep a low budget, but I know I can't be so cheap with this stuff.

 

It's a good stick. It's cheap, fairly precise, plenty of buttons. (And comes with a profile for HAWX, yay.:D) I like it and it's easy to do a lot with it. There is a slightly annoying detent in the middle but it's not a showstopper. It's quite small, the cable's plenty long enough and it feels like decent quality.

[GOLGO_13]

I didn't even realize the stick works with the PS3 as well (I usually play Apache: Air Assault on it).

But I'll be using it basically for A10 (and a little bit on ArmA 2, when I'm not sniping).:D

I know it'll take some time to learn to fly the hog (the first metting with the control panel with all those buttons was a bit scary, lol, but I'm sure it'll be awesome to learn all the stuff).

 

Thanks for the help guys!!:)

[Kegel]

Get a CH stick. I had a TM Cougar and it was junk (without 500.00 mods). The CH is plastic but its quality and will last forever. Had mine going on 6 years.

[cichlidfan]

It's a good stick. It's cheap, fairly precise, plenty of buttons. (And comes with a profile for HAWX, yay.:D) I like it and it's easy to do a lot with it. There is a slightly annoying detent in the middle but it's not a showstopper. It's quite small, the cable's plenty long enough and it feels like decent quality.

 

Agreed, (except for the HAWX part:P). For your budget that is not a bad stick at all. It has a better feel than anything else I have tried in that price range (I currently own 6 sticks).

[GOLGO_13]

I was looking the CH sticks,they look really good, but over my budget at the moment.

I'm getting the Hotas X to start with (and if I become really addicted in playing flight sims with it, then I'll get better equipment later).:D

[WildBillKelsoe]

Hey guys!

 

I just bought the game, but I have no idea of which flight stick to choose. I'm looking into these ones, trying to figure out which is one the best.

 

ThrustMaster T.Flight Stick X

Saitek ST290 PRO

Saitek Aviator

 

Any suggestions are really appreciated.:)

 

Save for a TM Warthog, and use it with a mouse and a trackIR. Practically, you can perform most functions inflight without taking your hands off with the hog stick. But if you're money short, get a T flight hotas X (your stick with a throttle), and a rudder pedal (saitek pro flight rudder pedals or whatever (100 ish)..

[RodBorza]

Im a CH fan. They are not that expensive and they are durable.

Also, if you can, get yourself a Track IR. It is a must have.

[GOLGO_13]

Well, I got the TM T.Flight Hotas X (it was really cheap, and it's good to use).:D

 

But really 14th_JAR, after watching the video, I feel like building a flight setup like that someday, it's freaking awesome!

 

About the Track IR, I've been planning to buy one to use with Arma2, so, it'll be used more than I thought. lol!

 

Once again, thanks for all the help guys.:)

[Cali]

He said CH and TM is over his budget.