Definitive flightstick?

[Swagger7]

Originally Posted by cydno

As I have already said before... I have got both of them (Aviator and Thrustmaster for PS3).

Please note that I'm not as expert in sim games as many other here could be.

But In my opinion... If there had to be only one that would be the Saitek aviator just because of the free look stick that is analogical.

The Aviator is less comfortable but nicer and lack two buttons at least... I hope that the "zoom in" view will be accessible on the aviator config on the definitive game. So as you have understood, there is no zoom on the aviator controls mapping.

On the contrary, the thrustmaster is really well made, comfortable and has enough buttons. But the hat switch is awfull (8 positions... but only 4 out of 8 works: up, down, left, right). Even if this is corrected in the final game, this isn't analogical so it is not worth use this function. Unfortunatly this one of the most important for me.

If you are sure to play on arcade and realistic mode then the thrustmaster is probably a better choice because you can use your lock on camera to follow an ennemi.

In all cases, don't be too worried about the flight sticks.... both work well on BoP but with good sides and bad sides.

My choice: Saitek aviator AV8R-03

There's zoom on the AV8R. I've used it myself. It's one of the left buttons on the base, near the D-pad.