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200-571 CH Products Fighterstick USB
USB programmable joystick3 axis and 24 buttons (three push buttons, one mode switch button, three 4 way hat switches and one 8 way point of view hat)Total of 132 programmable functions with the new Control Manager software (included)Realistic F-16 handleCompatible with Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP, Vista & Windows 7 or Mac OS 8.6 and above
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u/mr-hasgaha · 49 pointsr/starcitizen

This is part of a longer dogfight between my Avenger and a Hornet. I became aggravated at the constant barrage from the rear, spotted the asteroids ahead, and decided to hit the brakes (reverse) and see if it worked.

Gifycat version

Citizen Spotlight post

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For the curious, I fly with a dual stick setup (main: CH Fighterstick , secondary: T16000M). I'm flying the Avenger Titan (base) with Tarantula GT-870's on the wings instead of the Suckerpunches and Tempest II missiles.

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^^EDIT: ^^since ^^others ^^keep ^^asking

My left hand stick (secondary or off-hand) controls most of my maneuvering. I have the Y-axis (up and down) bound to forward and backward strafe... NOT throttle. This way, I can "reverse thrust", which is actually backward strafing. To stop as I did in the video, I go from +100 on the Y-axis (up, forward) to -100 on the Y-axis (down, backward) which applies backward strafe. I also hit boost at the same time which significantly increase power to the reverse strafe. I bind the actual throttle to my right stick's throttle wheel. I can set the throttle using that and let go of my left stick... for cruising and what not.

u/slo_mo_shun · 20 pointsr/buildapcsales

As a flight sim enthusiast and also an owner of ED I feel I should warn you all of the poor quality of Saitek since they were purchased by Mad Catz. I have owned the X-45 as well as their Pro Flight rudder pedals. The X-45 was pre-Mad Catz and it lasted over 10 years. The Pro Flight pedals are Mad Catz and lasted 9 months. I will never buy Saitek again. My current setup is the Thrustmaster Warthog and CH Pedals. My squadmates all have CH products, and if I could do it all over again I would go with all CH and not the warthog. I love my warthog, but I have had to re-wire it with a saudering iron twice.

If you are interested in a quality hotas I suggest theses:

http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-200-571-Fighterstick-USB/dp/B00006B84X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449639004&sr=8-1&keywords=CH+flight+stick

http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-Pro-Throttle-USB/dp/B00006B84Z/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=11CP3RGXMPXYHCBMGGE2


If you want something cheaper, just get a logitech 3d pro:

http://www.amazon.com/Extreme-3D-Pro-Joystick-Windows/dp/B00009OY9U

Ralfidude does an excellent review of the X-52, warthog and 3d pro here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hX3R3t8-jY



u/HoochCow · 11 pointsr/EliteDangerous

I had a similiar issue, my old stick was naturally a little loose and hyper sensitive, so just resting my hand on it caused it to input roll because it was loose enough that the idle weight of my tiny little hands was moving it. This resulted in having to make the deadzones WAY bigger than I wanted them to be.

If you're in the market for a new controller heres some options from least to most expensive as well as amazon links for buying them.

Xbox 360 Pad: $28

  • Pros: CHEAP, works, comfortable
  • Cons: Not enough buttons
  • I own one and have played Elite with it

    Steam Controller: $50

  • Pros: Cheapish, works, comfortable, plenty of buttons, overly customizable software options to ensure it just works with everything!
  • Cons: Touchpad in place of traditional D-Pad/Right Joystick can be janky in some games and some people just downright don't like this.
  • I own one and have played Elite with it.

    T-Flight HOTAS X: $50

  • Pros: Cheap, well made, works with PS4 if you're a PS4 commander
  • Cons: No mini analog stick.

    Xbox One Controller + Wireless PC Adapter: $63

  • Pros: Upgrade to the 360 version
  • Cons: Wireless, so batteries.

    Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS: $108

  • Pros: Cheap for a HOTAS, well made, mini analog stick on throttle.
  • Cons: Mini Analog stick is in a weird place (subjective)
  • I do not own this, but I would buy it if I needed another HOTAS

    Xbox One Elite Controller: $140

  • Pros: upgrade over the standard xbone controller
  • Cons: paddles can't be mapped to unique button presses but instead just can be set to emulate other buttons on the controller

    X-52: $150

  • Pros: Looks like the joystick and throttle in Elite.
  • Cons: No ministick on throttle.

    Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS: $449

  • Pros: All Metal Construction, very solid piece of hardware
  • Cons: No Ministick on throttle, No Twist Yaw on the stick, HOLY SHIT BALLS EXPENSIVE, your husband/wife might be angry with you for buying this if they aren't into this kinda thing.

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    Okay with the all in one box stuff out of the way there are some good mix and match options from CH Products which I'll list below. My current set up is CH Fighterstick, CH Pro Throttle, CH Pro Pedals, + HTC Vive for headtracking (or ED Tracker for headtracking when I don't want VR)

    CH Flightstick: $75

  • Pros: Solid Build Quality, Ambidextrous
  • Cons: Ugly, not a lot of buttons, no twist yaw

    CH Combatstick: $94

  • Pros: Solid Build Quality, thumb button.
  • Cons: Ugly, no twist yaw

    CH Fighterstick: $116

  • Pros: Solid Build Quality, 4-way Hat thumb switch
  • Cons: Ugly, No twist Yaw
  • I own this and this is my primary stick for Elite

    CH Flight Sim Yoke: $120

  • Pros: Can double as a driving wheel!
  • Cons: No triggers, not a lot of buttons, some players have reported yokes don't work well for twitchy flight gameplay like combat.

    CH Pro Pedals: $121

  • Pros: Solid Build Quality, Very Responsive, doubles as gas & brake pedals for driving games!
  • Cons: Pedals are a bit close together, some male players have reported this is uncomfortable, the springs that recenter the pedals are really strong and take getting used to.
  • I own this and it is my primary yaw pedals.

    CH Pro Throttle: $123

  • Pros: Solid Build Quality, very responsive throttle, mini analog stick,
  • Cons: Throttles Physical Range is a bit short, no center indent or tension control, Kinda ugly, mini stick might require high deadzones.
  • I own this and it is my primary throttle

    CH Eclipse Yoke: $201

  • Pros: Good for Flying & Driving, plenty of buttons, and flappy paddles for yaw or gear shifting
  • Cons: No triggers, might not be ideal for combat.
  • I want one.

    Also note that the joysticks and throttles from the Thrustmaster FCS and Warthog can be bought separately making them worth considering as options here.

    FINALLY I will leave you with a word of warning. The Saitek X-55 and X-56 might look tempting, but they have shoddy build quality and will break on you. I used to have an X-55, and I've seen the inside of the X-56 and they both have the same problems. They are a time bomb, do not buy them. Also someone will more than likely eventually comment saying they own one of these devices and have had zero issues out of them, lucky them I hope they never have an issue, but Saitek is known for terrible Quality Control and with the exception of the X-52 buying a Saitek product is not worth the gamble even though Logitech now owns them and is known for great build quality, there are too many items from when Mad Catz owned them floating around in the wild.
u/Draewa · 5 pointsr/truegaming

The Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS X is rock solid and goes for less than $50. More than enough buttons for a beginner, acceptable build quality, and it has a proper throttle.

If you want to go premium, I heartily recommend CH Products. The Fighterstick and Pro Throttle are probably the most reliable and accurate flight controls out there. Comes at a price, though - they're ~$130 each.

u/MrTheOx · 4 pointsr/starcitizen

The warthog is a nice stick, but it also requires rudder pedals, as it doesn't have a twist axis. So it's another hundred or so, for those.

A step in between a X-55 / X-52 pro and the Warthog are the the CH products. Specifically the Fighter Stick and the Pro Throttle. Which you can get into for 200.00 right now. You get most of the functionality of a Warthog and solid build quality.

I mention these sticks as they good products that often get overlooked in the discussion of joysticks. They are worth considering if you want to spend more than 200 but not 5 or 6 hundred.

u/getoverclockednerd · 3 pointsr/gamingpc

It really is a shame how there aren't many good joystick manufacturers these days. If I could, I would just buy a replacement to my old Microsoft Sidewinder, best joystick I've ever used.

I would definitely stay away from the X-52. My dad plays a shit-ton of Bad Company 2 and only flies the helicopters. He has gone through so many joysticks since he is so rough with them, heh. I tried the X-52 when we got it and it was really crappy, especially for how much it costs.

Right now he has the Thrustmaster Hotas X and I think that one is pretty crappy too. I'm not a fan of having that huge handle for the throttle, either. He also broke a few of those fairly easily.

The Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog seems like the only joystick that isn't made of trash components, but it is retardedly expensive at $300...and it doesn't even come with a throttle.

There is another company, called CH Products, that makes good joysticks (or so I hear). This company is probably the best bet. Their CH Fighterstick is $100 and if the first review is any indication of the following reviews, then it's a good buy. (edit: Found a video review here...dunno how I feel about it.) They also have a CH Combatstick, but I don't know how that differs from the Fighterstick.

Interesting tidbit from an Amazon review:
> Most sticks center at a point in the center of the stick. The CH Fighterstick centers along the entire X axis and the entire Y axis. This is hard to explain via text, but as an example, if you move the stick hard to the right and back and then pitch up while still banking hard right, you would feet a detent while pitching up despite not being near the center of the stick. In practice, this is not an issue during gentle maneuvering, but it does take some getting used to. It is an issue during hard maneuvers, which is part of why this stick isn't very good for arcade flight games.

> Conclusion:

> I would recommend the Fighterstick to study sim users who want an authentic controller but don't want to spend $400 on a Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar or Warthog. I would not recommend the Fighterstick for use with less realistic sims.

I just don't know what to recommend, and I don't know what I'll do when I want a joystick for Star Citizen.

No one makes good joysticks any more at a decent price.

u/Blu_Haze · 3 pointsr/Vive

I'm not really sure what they're using. It honestly might even be bespoke controllers made from parts of the actual aircraft they're training for.

On the consumer side though there's several options depending on your budget. Just make sure what you choose also has a throttle as HOTAS is something I would consider a requirement for DCS.

If you're just starting out or if your budget isn't that great then in my opinion the best bang for your buck is a Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS.

The joystick is arguably the most accurate in its price range and uses HallEffect sensors which won't degrade over time like potentiometers. It's also versatile since it's also great for space games if you decide realistic flight sims aren't for you. The throttle has an analog thumbstick for newtonian physics and there's a matching left handed stick if you want to go for a HOSAS setup instead.

If you want something more substantial and plan on flying the A10C a lot then the Thrustmaster Warthog might be for you. It's more expensive but also made from all metal and is a near exact replica of the actual flight controls.

Just be aware that it doesn't have any twist stick functionality so you'll also need rudder pedals to make the most of this setup.

If you don't care what it looks like and want something in the midrange that will last forever the CH Products Fighterstick and throttle are made by a company that mainly makes joysticks for real world heavy machinery.

They know how to make something that can take a beating and keep on ticking. My only complaint is the design hasn't changed since the 90s when it was first introduced. It still uses pots instead of HallEffect, has a lower resolution, and frankly looks a bit dated to me.

Personally I use the VPC MongoosT-50 base from Virpil. It's more modular and tunable than the other options. You can completely swap out the internal camber depending on if you want a hard center, something softer, or even none at all. You can also change the tension of the springs without having to mod it as well.

The best part though is the different grips. The main grip they offer is modeled after Russian aircraft but if I'm flying something else I can just swap it out. When I want to run CAS in an A10C I bought a separate grip from the Thrustmaster Warthog and it just screws right on to the VPC base.

u/Laxworrior21 · 3 pointsr/starcitizen

I use two of these mounted to an office chair, fits a CH Pro Fighterstick right hand and a T16000M left hand. You'll need industrial Velcro or some kind of strong adhesive to fasten it tight to the mount. You should be aware that the mount is smaller than how the picture depicts it and the base of the sticks is larger than the mount bracket, but if you put the velcro on correctly it should work fine. Also, the mount adjusts at 3 separate joints so you have some flexibility but it does not extend so you need to be able to attach the mount to right where you want your stick to be. I can send you a picture of my setup later if you want more info, just let me know. Definitely gets the job done though, would recommend on a budget

Edit: Sorry, I actually use this. It's the same brand but this one gives you more adjustability, you may not be able to get the positioning to a comfortable position with only one joint

u/Critic210 · 2 pointsr/hotas

CH Fighterstick

VKB Gladiator Mk. II

Logitech 3D Pro Joystick

Tried to find joysticks priced as close to the T.16000m as possible, but it is really a knockout in its price range.

u/SilkenB · 2 pointsr/Warthunder

dot has better quality, i think the dot is actually a newer version of the dash one.

Here are links:

T-16000M

T.16000M

T.16000M With Throttle Included

CH FighterStick

u/octal9 · 2 pointsr/starcitizen

>its a bit more expensive

FYI the CH Fighterstick is on sale on amazon right now.

The Pro Throttle and the pedals are also on sale.

u/LoreCannon · 2 pointsr/EliteDangerous

First thing I will tell you off the bat, get something that's in your budget.

Second... let's talk about what type of setup you want...


HANDS ON THROTTLE AND STICK
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HOTAS
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You have multiple options, starting with the Thrustmaster HOTAS-X.


At around $50, it gives a satisfying first hotas experience.

Moving up the ladder, you get to the T16000M and it's FCS pack.

If you are lucky, you can get this pack on sale for as low as $89.99 on Amazon, and it offers a great package with plenty of toggles and buttons to fully accommodate E:D's controls. You can even add pedals later on down the line, or pick them up as part of one big package.

Further up the price ladder is the X52 suite of controls. Two options are available, in the flavors of the X52 FCS at around $150 and the X52 PRO at around $200. The differences between the two are less pronounced than the jump from the HOTAS-X to the T16000, but it has some "nice" features for scripting and supposedly higher quality components.

Granted, even after Logitech purchased Saitek, the build quality on these former Saitek sticks is ... so-so.


Another great option is CH's products.

Throttle.

Stick.

CH PRO PEDALS

Despite other offerings in the HOTAS world between the X52 Pro, and CH offerings and higher caliber offerings - ignore them.

The X-55 and X-56 are MESSES when it comes to build quality, and it's a crapshoot if you get one that will last.

Your next HOTAS offering is going to be the Thrustmaster Warthog - but you will absolutely need pedals. Which means you're looking at offerings from CH, like the CH PRO PEDALS.

And if you get the warthog, I HIGHLY recommend you use Aussiedroid's scripts and bindings. They are intuitive and utilize the entirety of the throttle and stick.

If it's in your budget, I recommend getting MFG Crosswinds.

Also, VKB makes some T-rudder design pedals that work well.

VKB T-Rudders

However, before anyone tells you differently, or says pedals are shit for yaw. I AGREE, DON'T USE THEM TO YAW. Put yaw on your stick left and right, pitch up and down, and ROLL on your pedals. Right pedal forward, roll right, and left pedal forward roll left. Anyone who does it differently is crippling themselves, especially in PVP. This is a space sim, we don't have to fly space ships like we do aircraft. ROLL ON PEDALS, I'LL SAY IT AGAIN.

Past this point you have offerings from VirPil and VKB, both of which make the best of the best products. They both have better gimbal designs, and stick designs, and come in around $400 for a stick. However, there is no throttle currently, as of this moment, produced by either.


Alternative Setups
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HANDS ON STICK AND STICK
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HOSAS
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One way of side stepping the pedals situation is running dual-sticks, or hands on stick and stick. This has a slightly higher initial cost than most of the cheaper HOTAS options, but also negates the needs for pedals. The caveat being you need sticks that can be used in both left and right hands.


But thankfully, Thrustmaster has you covered. They offer the T16000M in a dual-stick package. Or you can purchase them separately.


You can also buy two separate Warthog sticks, at around $200 each, and get Okona (/u/cavortingwebeasties) over at dualsticks.com to convert one over.

VirPil's Mongoose can be setup for ambi use, and VKB will be announcing a left handed Gunfighter grip at SOME point. VKB Gunfighter can be found here.




u/animeman59 · 2 pointsr/pcgaming

This is a good starter flight stick that actually works amazingly well.

Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS 4

Thrustmaster just released another HOTAS set that is getting pretty good reviews. There used to be a huge gap between the $50 and $200 segment. Any HOTAS within that range were too expensive and too crappy to even consider. So for anyone who wanted something a little more versatile had to make the huge jump to something in the hundreds of dollars. Thrustmaster seems to have fixed that.

Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS Controller

Past this, I personally would recommend CH Products. Pretty pricey and, honestly, not much to look at. But what you really pay for is absolute durability, longevity, and versatility. CH Products has been building HOTAS systems for decades now, and there's people who still have their original sticks and throttles, but just rewired the old joystick ports to USB, and they still friggin' work. I have the Fighterstick USB, and the Pro Throttle USB.

u/BrutalAttis · 2 pointsr/EliteDangerous

I'd give it a 8/10. They not overly pretty but works great -- for me. Fits my hands pretty good. Thing is these things are easy to pop open and fix anything if you so inclined. Lots of youtibe clips to show you how and support wise CH will send you POTS etc. I think you get lifetime warranty (I maybe wrong there). CH real business is industrial joysticks, not gaming. I am more annoyed they have not refreshed the product line.

Not sure if you guys have ebay, but you can get it cheaper like that.

Even in the US CH products new are not cheap. link. Same price range as X56

Anyways, I am not trying to convince you. Check out some reviews, see what you like. People that dont like CH either dont like the joystick lanes, the look and rare cases ergonomics (for me they are very comfortable).

u/ElectricZ · 2 pointsr/Vive

I'm a big fan of the CH Products line, specifically the Pro Throttle and Fighter Stick. The downsides are that they don't look very high tech and the customization interface hasn't been upgraded since 2003, but the upside is that CH Products parent company makes controls for industrial equipment and have been making these things on the side for 25+ years. My original set I had back in the mid 90's lasted a good ten years and I only sold them because sim games went out of style. I got a new set specifically for ED in 2014 - it blew my mind that they finally upgraded to USB. ;) So far, this new version is as solidly built and responsive as my old one. I'm looking forward to see how well it performs through 2024.

The other huge plus on the CH Pro Throttle is the analogue thumbstick. It's not a hat, but a genuine joystick like you'd find on a game controller which is perfect for vert/lat thrusters in Elite Dangerous. I don't know why other throttles don't have this feature, but I won't fly any other way now.

u/mysticreddit · 2 pointsr/gamedev

Like /u/galorin I'm an old-school + game dev too. I still have my ThrustMaster F-16 FLCS and Thrustmaster F-16 TQS around here someplace. These are a man's joystick :-) The handle is around an 1" in diameter and the height is about 4" -- not too small, not too big. The self-centering handle is absolutely precise and perfect. The base is large and heavy -- which means it won't slide around.

(Pure) Keyboards always sucks for flight sims compared to mouse or joystick. IMHO Best-To-Worst are:

  • mouse+keyboard (best accuracy) e.g. Mouse.X=roll, Mouse.Y=pitch, WASD=strafe
  • joystick+throttle (best immersion)
  • mouse+throttle,
  • joystick+keyboard,
  • mouse+joystick,
  • gamepad
  • pure keyboard (such as arrow keys) suck ass.

    I would highly recommend a Joystick+Throttle:

  • CH Products Fighterstick USB
  • CH Products Pro Throttle USB

    All joysticks seem "light" & "flimsy" compared to my Thrustmaster but those CH products get the job done. I picked them up last year around $125 each. (I paid $200 for each Thrustmaster back in the 90's when I used to play Descent. Sadly, keyboard + strafing in 3-directions to use a Descent movement bug rendered them mostly useless but for other flightsims they were amazing.)

    Once you try a Joystick+Throttle you'll never view the mouse and/or keyboard the same way.

    Push-to-Freelook mouse works.

    I would also recommend you play 2 games:

  • Elite:Dangerous -- toggle with and without Flight Assist
  • Freelancer -- ancient, but one of the best mouse controls

    What I like about E:D is that it has both config options:

  • Hold
  • Push-to-Toggle

    Some prefer the first, others prefer the latter.

    Just make sure you have a good config option -- independent (mouse/joystick) axis is a must and most people will be happy.

    Edit: Added gamepad, Fixed links for Thrustmaster Joystick + Throttlem, clarified Mouse.XY is an example.
u/lurker2000 · 1 pointr/Warthunder

Keep in mind that with a Warthog you'll need some way to control the rudder as it doesn't have twist... That point and the high price tag make myself go for a CH products Fighterstick+Pedals. They look old but works very well at least for me (the joystick has very little centering force and so it's very smooth). Warthog is better suited for jets IMHO...

u/rappelle · 1 pointr/flightsim

Yes, I believe you can use VATSIM with the steam edition.

Which joystick depends a lot on how much you want to pay. I'll paste links in ascending order of price for sticks which are reasonably recommendable.

I currently have a Saitek X-52 Pro which is absolutely fantastic (especially for the price).

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Joystick only
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http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Extreme-Joystick-Silver-Black/dp/B00009OY9U


http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T-Flight-Hotas-Flight-Playstation-3/dp/B001CXYMFS/

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HOTAS
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http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-200-571-Fighterstick-USB/dp/B00006B84X

with

http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-Pro-Throttle-USB/dp/B00006B84Z/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1420529163&sr=1-2&keywords=ch+hotas

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(I have this one)

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Flight-System-Controller/dp/B000LQ4HTS

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-Flight-H-O-T-Throttle-System/dp/B00HHAIY72/

and the most expensive (but seems to be well recommended):

http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Hotas-Warthog-Joystick-2960720/dp/B00371R8P4

u/Hamakua · 1 pointr/Games

I've been using the CH products "trinity" long before ED came out and love them. They might be a bit pricey so I dont' know what your budget is... but here is the link.

http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-200-571-Fighterstick-USB/dp/B00006B84X

http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-Pro-Throttle-USB/dp/B00006B84Z/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449721665&sr=1-1&keywords=Pro+throttle

http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-Pedals-Simulator-300-111/dp/B0000512IE/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=09GKTYTGFEZWW11TF4SM

There are other options, both cheaper and more expensive, but I love my CH Products line - and the control suite/manager/drivers is second to none.

u/jrsherrod · 1 pointr/hotas

I use the thumb POV hat on my CH fighterstick for yaw. The shape of it is particularly excellent for yaw, as it requires a deliberate rocker-type motion to use the forward and back parts of that POV hat: http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-200-571-Fighterstick-USB/dp/B00006B84X

u/MacheteSanta · 1 pointr/hotas

Take a look at the ultra durable CH products, the Fighterstick and the Throttle. Multiple outfits sell it, and the price varies (generally $120 for each)

u/EppyKay · 1 pointr/gaming

Freetrack is basically a piece of software that is an alternative to trackir. With it you can use a ps3 eye, or a wiimote or really any webcam without an ir filter to do head tracking.

CH Fighterstick
CH Pro Throttle

These two would be a good start for a flight stick/throttle setup and these forums can be really helpful. The software for CH sticks is is pretty powerful, much more so than any other profilers I've come across, and chances are there are profiles premade on those forums.

If cost is a real issue for you, you could save a good deal by going used when it comes to CH stuff. Check Ebay and craigslist, hell even flight sim forums. you might find a good deal.

If you do decide to go for the saitek X52 instead, don't spend the extra money on the "pro" version. They seem to have even more reliability problems, plus the extra cost is mostly for cosmetic reasons. I had an x52 which I bought to replace my old X45. When it started acting up I replaced it with a x52 "pro" and I quickly got rid of that once I realized it was the same thing with more lights and made the jump to CH.

Oh and the next purchase after you pickup a stick and throttle should be some pedals. They really make a huge difference and also free up an axis and some buttons on your other controls.

u/OwlG5 · 1 pointr/CasualConversation

There's some really nice, quality flight sticks for pretty cheap. This one is the cheapest one I see recommended most of the time, but if I were to purchase a new one, I'd recommend this one. I want to say that it was less expensive last time I looked it up, so you may want to search around. I don't know 100% about how it works, but it uses magnetic sensors instead of analogue ones, which I guess would make it more responsive and stuff. A bit of a step up from the Logitech one, but it's a good investment if you really want to go for it. There's also a full HOTAS setup that's pretty inexpensive, or at least it was when I tried it out. I don't know why it's so expensive now, but it's this one.

There's also the CH Fighterstick, which would complement my throttle if I ever decided to get one. And finally, there's this full HOTAS setup, the X-55 stick and throttle, which I hear nothing but good things about. These are the more expensive options, though.

u/rhadiem · 1 pointr/starcitizen

Yeah I understand, you're not the one getting the gear, but I'm pretty sure CH won't send you any (they got bought up), yet a ton of us have it so you'll probably have to use some of the backer's money to pick up some gear to support the backers preferred controllers. I'd suggest the Fighterstick, Throttle and pedals. Thanks for listening, and cheers. :) http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-200-571-Fighterstick-USB/dp/B00006B84X

u/PodocarpusT · 1 pointr/newzealand

I'm looking at getting a proper flight stick with the intention of playing elite with an Oculus in the future. Any thoughts on flight sticks?

The Saitek X-52 Pro is looking pretty tempting and seems to be the logical pick but it is in that price bracket where I want to buy-for-life but go too crazy (so an X55 or a CH settup is not out of the question).

u/Mephiska · 1 pointr/EliteDangerous

CH Products is the answer you were looking for.

  • Fighterstick for $100
  • Pro Throttle for $125

    Done, full HOTAS setup, highest quality parts, great software, for $225. Or swap the Fighterstick for the Combatstick and give up two hat switches for standard buttons and save $20. All without the crappy madcatz saitek glitzy design & cheap plastic.
u/cmd_casse · 1 pointr/EliteDangerous

I use and recommend the CH Products Fighterstick, Pro Throttle, and Pro Pedals

The CH devices don't look sexy but are highly functional. There are plenty of hats and buttons to map everything you need without having to look at your controllers (great for VR). The pedals are a little close together and others could recommend better, but the throttle should be a standard due to the analogue thumb stick that is perfect for vertical and lateral thrusters.

If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

Edit: just saw you have a Vive so removed Rift recommendation.

u/TheLucarian · 1 pointr/arma

The CH Products Fighterstick.

Edit: Thats also the one I'm using and I'm a fan. It doesn't have a spring for recentering, so it feels very light moving the stick, which might need some time getting used to.

u/TheFilthyMonkey · 1 pointr/EliteDangerous

CH Products makes the most durable and reliable stuff based on my own experience and user reviews, but they're kinda ugly and expensive. If you're not down with the price of the CH stuff, the T-Flight by Thrustmaster is a really good value with decent functionality. The only thing that I didn't like about it was the annoying USB cable that ran between the throttle and joy stick when you separate the base. Saitek seems to have quality control issues, so I'd consider that a gamble at $250.

u/quigley0 · 1 pointr/battlefield3
u/Alucard400 · 1 pointr/Vive

I own the X52 non pro which you just linked from amazon. It works well. But I bought it mainly because newegg had it on sale for $90 and I added extended insurance in case it craps out on me. The Saiteks aren't built as well today as they used to be before they were bought out by Mad Catz. If I were buying a HOTAS and nothing was on sale, I would get this:
https://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-200-571-Fighterstick-USB/dp/B00006B84X/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1468336895&sr=1-1&keywords=ch+hotas

You get no throttle, but the stick is 90% more important. That T.16000M is good too, but it's just a rebranded/rebadged for ED. You don't have to wait for that if you just want the stick. they sell it on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Hercules-2960706-Thrustmaster-T-16000M-Flight/dp/B001S0RTU0/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1468336895&sr=1-6&keywords=ch+hotas
The main draw is the throttle is created specifically for Elite dangerous with the extra buttons and hats on it. If you don't care for that, I suggest the CH product stick I linked. Otherwise, the bundle coming out in September is a good choice if you want that throttle.

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If you decide to purchase the stick alone and want to upgrade to a throttle later, you could pick up the other CH throttle or go cheaper and do something with more functions by getting the Logitech G13 gamepad. That thing has a little stick you can use your thumb on. Check it out in a retail store like best buy or Fry's to see if that little thumb stick on your left hand would work for you. It's a better option than a keyboard + joystick combo and it can also be mounted on an armchair for the seated setup.

u/95688it · 1 pointr/starcitizen

they are replicas of real flight sticks, not sci-fi glowy joysticks.

and they are sturdy enough you could probably beat someone over the head with it and go right back to flying.

as for price they are in the middle ground.

$61 for flightstick

$78 for the combatstick

$98 for the fighterstick

it's pretty much the best quality you can get without spending multiple hundreds on a warthog or black mamba

u/link07 · 1 pointr/EliteDangerous

The Cobra M5 looks really interesting, to bad it seems like the only ones in the US are used for over $300. I had thought about maybe picking up the TWCS and a seperate joystick, mostly a Gladiator or used Fighterstick, but haven't looked into it to heavily yet.