Finally I can put my MSFFB2 in the cellar! G940 godness...

[l88bastard]

Originally Posted by TheGrunch

I disliked the CH pedals as well after using them for a few weeks, and I don't think I could ever approve of the straight-line throw of the throttle. But I don't think the G940 pedals look much better. Definitely Simpeds for me.

Yes the simped f16s look like a wet dream but at 268 euros they are def a shot to the balls!

[TheGrunch]

Originally Posted by l88bastard

Yes the simped f16s look like a wet dream but at 268 euros they are def a shot to the balls!

Well, I'm not too bothered about toebrakes - don't see the use for IL-2, and I don't play civilian sims. Besides, my favourite aircraft is the Spit and the Spit's brakes were on the control column anyway. I just got the vario/proUSBs since they're on offer for 138€. Just ordered them now, in fact.

[Thunderbolt56]

Do they make a left-handed version?

Does anyone mod this kit to fit leftys yet?

If not, I'll stick with my tried and true 6 year old HOTAS. Everyone knows I'm a CH diehard. I am so because I've tried everything available and always came back to CH for various reasons. I had a Cougar, Saitek X36 and X45 (sorry, after those two, I couldn't bring myself to try an X52), MSFF2 (I actually had two of these) and several CH sticks. Even my first CH Flightstick (the old two button version!) still works on an older pc that still has a gameport.

No, I love my controllers as much because I'm used to them as because they're functional and precise everytime I use them.

When I saw Logitech was putting this product out, I really, really wanted for it to be great stuff. Hell, maybe it is I don't know myself yet. I DO know many of my friends can't plunk down the $700 to get the same setup I use and I would love to be able to recommend a very good alternative. Maybe the Logitech is it. I simply can't, in clear conscience, do that right now thanks to their crap track record on durability and customer service.

There are things that I like and things I don't like about my own controllers and there are things I like and don't like about the Logitech kit based on reviews, but it still looks better than anything Saitek offers (albeit with an accompanying price point).

If you have it and like it, great. I really am happy for you. I hope it holds up (looks like it should) and will be interested in hearing the myriad reviews this time next year...while I'm still flying with my then 7 year old controllers.


TB

[robtek]

They don't build planes for lefties either




sorry, couldn't help it!

[brando]

Originally Posted by robtek

They don't build planes for lefties either




sorry, couldn't help it!

but then, we're not actually flying planes, are we? Unless they've been keeping the issue of mice and keyboards to WW2 pilots a secret for all these years! LOL, let's have a new conspiracy theory to enliven this thread.

[Lucas_From_Hell]

I'm left-handed, and I don't have any problem at all with joystick.

Thing is, I learned to do it with the right hand (same for gutar, but this is totally OT ) It's just more practical, anyway.

And, as they said, ever say an aircraft made for left handed ?

[Chivas]

I ordered the G940 today and should see it by the end of the week. I did it with some trepidation, after reading both good and bad comments, but realize one man's junk is another man's treasure. I've bought almost every other joystick made and the only one I use is the MSFF2 joystick, but I'm tired off making it work with each new OS I install.

Currently using
MSFF2 joystick (very precise and adjustable spring tension)
Cougar Throttle (by far the best on the market)
Saitek Pro Rudders (toe breaks are great)

Backups
Ch Fighter Stick (solid stick, but its slightly clunky gimbals, made it not quite as accurate as others)
Saitek Aviator (precise with smooth gimbals)
Cougar Joystick (very clunky gimbals, good for bomber pilots only) unless modded
Simped rudder pedals (solid product)

Current junk
X52 (deadzone made it unusable if your used to hitting what you shoot at)

[JG301_HaJa]

Hi,
had the G940 for som edays now and I'm overall very pleased with the quality and operation.
There is one gripe though and it's not the stick . The forces in IL-2 is not very good and I have problems adjusting the stick to them.

However as there is a lot of new HOTAS hardware in the making I trust that future sims will have a better implementation of forces built in to the game.

If anyone has modded forces please PM me and we'll have a chat about it

regards
HaJa

[TheGrunch]

Originally Posted by JG301_HaJa

If anyone has modded forces please PM me and we'll have a chat about it

Have you tried the user-made .eff files on Mission4today, HaJa? I'm intending to get the G940 myself to replace my dying 5-year-old X45, and I'm curious as to whether they produce any improvement. I've looked at them in Microsoft's fedit program and one of them does seem to have a different spring effect with friction modeled that might reduce the weedy forces near the centre.