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Summary: My first (and last) force-feedback joystick!
Review: As a user, I like the size and style, and the fact that you can use it with your left or right hand. It is very quiet, has an interesting light that shows the amount of force it is delivering at the top of the stick.I am not sure how strong the constant forces are compared to other sticks, I will be looking into that but if future reviews could include a comparison it will probably help users. As a developer, my only concern have been with their web site (registration link from the CD came up 404 and their webmaster hasn't written me back or fixed the dead link in over a month), the XP installation process was challenging since the instructions are incorrect. The capabilities of the utilities they included are somewhat lacking, but Microsoft's DirectX SDK has a few tools that make up for it. --- Additional information added 11/04/2002 ---
I have continued to have difficulty raising anyone responsible for their web site. My company released a document comparing the Logitech and Microsoft products to this unit. The long and short of it is, this Saitek unit is the best bang for the buck. ...Saitek Cyborg 3D Force - By far the best value we found. It gets very hot after a short period of use. It has a symmetrical and high-tech look. Fire trigger is a little oversized. It has an intensity light on the top of the stick and a large "Saitek" illuminated electric-blue power light. Logitech Wingman Force 3D - A close runner up on value! The lightest weight unit, stays cool, and works as a normal joystick when the power supply is not connected. It has the roughest movement, however, and makes audiable squeeling noises when full forces are used. Microsoft Sidewinder 2 - A little pricey and the base is large and oddly shaped, but heavy to keep it firmly planted on a desktop. It can detect when your hand is present so it doesn't flop around. And the feel is by far the smoothest and strongest of the devices we tested.
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Summary: Solid piece of engineering
Review: Bought the Saitek Cyborg 3d Force because of its rather sturdy and solid touch and feel, compared to its measly competitors. It's not solid metal, but very tough! The feedback is strong and makes all the difference when flying my good old MS Flight Simulator 98.
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Summary: decent stick
Review: I had the rumble version of this stick for a few weeks, liked it and decided to upgrade to this force feedback stick. It works well, but seems to have a difficult time autocentering. This makes it difficult for use with flight sims and such. If you follow the directions, you should have no problems installing the drivers. But, as others have said, don't expect to call an 800 number and get help.
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Summary: decent stick
Review: I had the rumble version of this stick for a few weeks, liked it and decided to upgrade to this force feedback stick. It works well, but seems to have a difficult time autocentering. This makes it difficult for use with flight sims and such. If you follow the directions, you should have no problems installing the drivers. But, as others have said, don't expect to call an 800 number and get help.
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Summary: The BEST stick.
Review: I've tried all of the force feedback sticks, Microsoft and Logitech included. This stick blows them out of the water! The set-up is easy (as long as you follow the instructions and DON'T PLUG IT IN UNTIL YOU INSTALL THE SOFTWARE) and the look is incredible.
A warning for you: Do not expect too much in the way of support. I tried to call them and the person I talked to was not overly conversant with the product, on top of which I could barely understand him and he required me to repeat myself over and over. The bottom line: Get the stick, but don't call them.
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Summary: Sub-par
Review: OK so i bought this thinking it would get me into the game. But, the first problem i ran into was the software. The manual described different software than what came with it. Then, i fired up BF1942. NOTHING HAPPENED. No force feedback or anything. Not only was there no force feedback, but the resistance is SOOO INCREDIBLY WEAK that it is impossible to fly planes or helicopters. And, as said before, it doesnt go all the way back to the middle when you let go. So, I returned it.
I do not recommend that you get this joystick
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Summary: Great forcefeedback joystick
Review: Other reviewers here complain about this joystick. But that is simply because they do not know what they are doing! This joystick easily competes with the more expensive competition. The feedback effects are strong and there is plently of resistence. The reviewers complaining about getting no feedback and no resistence are using Windows XP with old drivers. The newest drivers are available at the company web site. After a quick update, the joystick will work perfectly with just about everything being programmable, even the amount of resistence the stick gives. It a sturdy piece of hardware with a decent size footprint which prevents the base from moving while playing. The only minor gripe since it's an ambidextrous design, two of the buttons on the opposite side of whichever side you use play with are too inconveniently located to be used. Another minor issue is once the tiny bulbs that glow as the joystick moves/rumbles goes out, there is no mechanism to replace them (the manual states this). However, this does not affect gameplay at all. Overall, a great stick at a great value.
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Summary: Returned it on the second day
Review: Well, I purchased this product to use with Flight Simulator 2002, and the joystick simply does not work. I don't feel any "force" nor is the joystick capable of being calibrated. The stick does not even go back to center after you let go. In addition to this, the product is shoddily made. The plastic throttle is flimsy and lacks a certain "umph" that the whole product has failed to deliver. In short, the word horrible comes to mind. Don't bother buying this. Ever.
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