Joysticks/Gamepads - Product Reviews

crashdogg - (February 13, 2003) I've been using the Flight Yoke USB for well over a year, mainly with Flight Simulator 2000 Pro, 2002 Pro and Combat Flight Simulator 2. For the price it performs very well. I've had no problems with installation or configuration. Unlike other flight controllers I've used this one doesn't need constant adjustment in the control panel to calibrate it properly. It's always perfectly calibrated and ready to go. I've also had no problems with controls getting dusty and malfunctioning like other controllers. The only real complaint I have is the design of the clamping system. I always have to put a couple of paperback books between the clamp and my desk to secure it properly. This is a really stu

yeasty - (June 17, 2004) upgraded from a microsoft force feedback pro. the difference is definitely noticeable. the microsoft joystick feels very herky-jerky compared to the saitek model. i would urge you to consider joysticks without force feedback effects, like the evo. it is claimed that force feedback offers "that extra bit of immersion", but i find the opposite to be true. the over-the-top effects can often be a distraction. unless you're willing to spend a lot of money to buy a really good force feedback joystick, don't bother.

SporeCloud - (March 13, 2004) If the problem I am having is the same problem that Logitech users have been complaining about on their forums for SIX MONTHS it wont be long before the stick no longer detects right movement and with that totally unusable.

solidstate808 - (05/24/2009) Save your money. A very poor product from a company I'd till this point come to trust. It's broken as far as joysticks are concerned. Losing calibration is an understatement if you use this controller you are less playing a game as along for the ride.

jallman09 - (03/17/2009) THIS IS ONE HECK OF A NICE CONTROL SYSTEM. WOULD BE PILOTS LIKE MOST OF US IN SEARCH OF A SYSTEM EASY TO USE FLEXIBLE AND EMERSES US IN A FEELING OF ACTUALLY FLYING NEEDS TO GET THIS SYSTEM. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF RANDOM QUIRKS, BUT NOTHING TO GET EXCITED ABOUT. THERE IS A MAJOR CAVIOT IN MY STATEMENT HOWEVER. IF YOU ARE IN SEARCH OF INSTANT GRATIFICATION WITHOUT PUTTING FORTH THE EFFORT TO PROGRAM THIS SYSTEM I HAVE A COUPLE OF SUGGESTIONS. (A) GET A FOUR BUTTON JOY STICK AND BUZZ AROUND USING THE KEYBOARD. (B) FORGET ABOUT FLIGHT SIMS AND GO BACK TO PLAYING SOLITARE.

messkit - (11/20/2008) When I bought these Saitk rudder pedals I look at multipal brands that were avavable. These pedals had by far the best review I could find. The tensioner is very smooth and works very weel. THe USB conection is modern for most PCs. The over build will hold up to years of use with its sturdy design. The two main draw backs are trying to keep them in one place by sticking them to carpet (tend to slip around) and the price of the product (you do pay for what you get with this product though)