( 16 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 16 2009
A while back I finally had to dump my old Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback joystick. Not because the stick itself was bad but because I no longer had a working game port. The current generation of Sidewinders are a pale memory of the older models so I decided to give Logitech a try. The force feedback on this joystick is great. It really pulls you into the game and gives you a feel for the action. The buttons are well places and very responsive. The placement of the throttle is a godsend. So many companies put the throttle in an out of the way area but in sim games like MechWarrior you need instant access to the throttle. The downside of this stick is its sensitivity. Though I have gotten used to it the way the stick reacts takes away a bit of the enjoyment in games. Many times I find myself turning off the force feedback so I have better control, but then what was the purpose of this purchase? If you need the sensitivity, get this stick. However most people should look elsewhere.
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Posted: Mar 31 2009
The first stck delivered did not work properly. The twist function did not work. With some minor trouble shooting Logitech sent a new one immediately.
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Posted: Mar 24 2009
This joystick was my first (and last from Logitech). I cannot recommend this Product for the following reasons: 1) Mechanical connection for Force Feed-back is Intermitant,as best. 2) "button 11" works when it wants to. 3) Gives false inputs until it warms up by hand. 4) Force sensitivity cannot be calibrated (none to'stirring gravel') 5) Cannot cancel out 'rudder shimmy' PROS: 1) solid,sturdy base. 2) It hasn't caught fire yet. Rick B.
