( 20 reviews )
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Posted: Jul 8 2009
This joystick is awesome, surpassed my expectations thus far. The 'feel' is perfect, like my old Wingman Extreme 3D. I gave it 4 of 5 stars b/c that thumb button on the side is kind of awkward for me as a missile button. That's more of a personal preference, but still, it's awkward for me. I was unsure to make this purchase b/c of some of the reviews I read. But after purchasing this product my conclusion of those poor reviewers are -they're stupid. lol. First paper in the box is labeled IMPORTANT: READ THIS FIRST! It describes the complexities of the wireless 2.4GHz system. If you have a lot of wireless devices there may be interference where some actions become erratic or have loss of signal. Other things that can interfere with the system are cell phones, A/V receivers, wireless networks. I have my cell phone and wireless router 2 feet from the joystick receiver w/ no problems. People reviewing say, 'even with the joystick right next to the receiver it acts erratic.' WELL... In the IMPORTANT paper, its first troubleshoot says to move the joystick and receiver FURTHER apart if you are experiencing problems. *Sigh* Granted I haven't had this joystick long, but sheesh it has a year warranty either way. It's worth the buy, especially if you are wanting to go cordless.
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Posted: Jun 7 2009
This product went into service here about a month ago over here. Initially there was some confusion as to how the unit should work. A little tap on the face-button of the wireless receiver woke the unit up and brought everything to life. For some reason no mention of this step was made obvious in the joystick instructions. It has been smooth sailing ever since ! Evidently five years production has allowed the manufacturer to work out any previous bugs, that we may not be aware of.
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Posted: Mar 29 2009
I have used this joystick on my gaming computer and it is one of the best. I really like that it is cordless, we certainly don't need more cords running here and there. It takes 3 AA batteries and they seem to last a fair amount of time. If you're looking for a nice joystick, this is one I would recommend without reservation. BTW, Windows Vista has no problem finding the drivers and installs them automatically and they are more up to date than the ones on the CD.
