I'm trying to get myself a new HOTAS (or even just a good joystick) too.
I'm currently messing around with a Logitech Force 3D Pro (not even close to the best thing in the world, I know)
The thing is, I got addicted to the Force Feedback, and so I'm not really sure if CH, Saitek and Thrustmaster products would fit my taste, as they don't have FFB. I've heard a bunch of positive and negative comments on all of them.
Fighterstick is always referred to as reliable, precise and etc. I don't recall reading anything negative about it. If anyone knows about some flawn (even if minor) on it (besides the lack of FFB), please tell me.
Saitek is also referred as a good stick, but I remember reading some negative stuff about it. I've read about a big dead-zone in the center, and also something about it not being very resistent. Plus, some of the models have a bizarre look, and that cover to the "Fire" button that isn't really realistic. If anyone can add anything else (or a more detailed observations about the already commented problems), please post it here too. But the major issue still is: no FFB.
Cougar is a litte bit "love it or hate it". I've saw many positive and negative reviews. I've heard people saying that it's not very precise and sensitive, and about it being too stiff (more exactly, "it's as stiff as a real aircraft, but when you're actually flying you have a much wider field to move the stick around"). But, if it's actually that stiff, I could use the feature it has that makes the stick "detaches" from its base, and using the same kind of plug, put it thru a metal bar in the shape of a real stick's one to make the field of movement wider, and to make it more close to a real A/C's one. If anyone knows any minor or major issue with this one, please tell me too.
And the solution could be the G940, BUT it's a little bit too expensive... And plus, there are some minor problems some users have already found.
Any ideas on it?
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