OT: Stick recommendations...

[Necrobaron]

In preparation for SoW's almost certain release next year I've been thinking about getting a new stick to replace my old Sidewinder 2. If the new Thrustmaster Warthog stick had FFB I would seriously consider it, but right now I'm leaning toward the Logitech 940. I know the realism of FFB is debatable but I do like it and would prefer to have it offered on whatever I get.

What do you guys think? Any other recommendations?
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Lm001

[Chivas]

I have the G940, but don't use it because of the reversal bug. Apparanetly Logitech will soon have a fix.

I'm thinking of buying the Thrustmaster Warthog once their teething problems are fixed.

There hasn't been a stick made yet as good as the MSFF2, but I keep looking.

[TeeJay82]

Loved my old x-52 pro
Currently loving my x-65

[robtek]

To not use the g940 because of the "reversal bug" reminds me of the fairy tale "princess on a pea".

[badfinger]

I, too, am thinking about the G940, and wondered about the validity of the "problem". Is it something that some people have experienced, or a global problem? If everybody is having the problem, and the G940 has been out for over a year, hasn't it been fixed by now? If not, why are people still buying it?

binky9

[Chivas]

Originally Posted by binky9

I, too, am thinking about the G940, and wondered about the validity of the "problem". Is it something that some people have experienced, or a global problem? If everybody is having the problem, and the G940 has been out for over a year, hasn't it been fixed by now? If not, why are people still buying it?

binky9

Most people don't even notice the bug, because it is hardly noticeable. Most people would not notice it if they've never had a very accurate stick to base their opinion on.
I didn't realize it was a reversal bug at first. I just found it took me slightly longer to get cross hairs on target with the G940 than the MSFF2. The problem is global, but Logitech apparently has a fix and its being beta tested as we speak.

I would rate the G940 much higher than the X52, Cougar, and CH , but I've hardly used my G940, and I'm hearing rumbling of multiple failures. That said, I personally don't like the feel of CH sticks, but they last forever.

[WTE_Galway]

Originally Posted by Necrobaron

In preparation for SoW's almost certain release next year I've been thinking about getting a new stick to replace my old Sidewinder 2. If the new Thrustmaster Warthog stick had FFB I would seriously consider it, but right now I'm leaning toward the Logitech 940. I know the realism of FFB is debatable but I do like it and would prefer to have it offered on whatever I get.

What do you guys think? Any other recommendations?

FFB is not realistic. If it was you would be able to do stuff like hold the stick to get the right flight attitude and wind on trim to till the stick holds the new position (like in a real aircraft).

HOWEVER it is useful. If nothing else you have to be a total klutz to stall once FFB is set up right.

I still use my old MSFFB2 (throttle only and elevator trim on my mouse wheel) so no idea what current FFB sticks are like.

[julian265]

Originally Posted by WTE_Galway

FFB is not realistic. If it was you would be able to do stuff like hold the stick to get the right flight attitude and wind on trim to till the stick holds the new position (like in a real aircraft).

Having never owned an FFB stick, I was under the impression that this important feature was available in the better ones. Do *none* of them work like this?

[pupo162]

g940 didnt do this.... unless i missed something when programing it.

[robtek]

That feature is NOT depending on the Stick, but on the FFB-output of the game, afaik.