Author Topic: Joystick ? (Read 2440 times)

Roadkill · « **on:** May 10, 2013, 09:35:15 am »

Not a word I've used in about 25 years . . . .

Anyway. I downloaded the "Wings of Prey" demo on steam last night . . . . had a play and the control needed was way beyond the clunky keyboard input could handle.

So I'm toying with the idea of getting a joystick . . . .

I probably log less than 100 hours of gaming a year these days so don't want to spend £££'s but would like something to make shooting down those Nazi scumbags a bit easier.

Suggestions ?

Ryan, I'm looking at you . . .

Andy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2013, 10:43:17 am »

I've got one you can have, it's a Logitech with a bunch of buttons and a small throttle control.

Will get some photos later. Was when I was going through my flight sim phase and ended up with a rediculous console thing instead.

Incursus · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2013, 11:08:42 am »

Quoting: Roadkill

I probably log less than 100 hours of gaming a year these days

I played Angry Birds for 5 minutes the other day...that's probably my longest gaming session since I completed Portal 2 while I was off work for a couple days in Jan 2011

Oh how things change :-)

EDIT: Oh wait I played a racing game and some kind of Lego game on my dads XBox...yes my dad plays more games than I do... still thrashed him though

FUBAR · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2013, 12:15:05 pm »

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GC-053-SK&groupid=702&catid=288&subcat=352

This one (above) comes recommended from Internet people I know. I've considered getting this one before.

It has a cheaper little brother too without the throttle control. (Below)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GC-052-SK&groupid=702&catid=288&subcat=352

If you're feeling like getting something silly (which your not) get this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GC-043-SK&groupid=702&catid=288&subcat=352

Roadkill · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2013, 08:58:11 pm »

That first one you posted looks the business, Ryan.

I'll hold off and see what Andy's one is like.

The last joy stick l used was the one on my 128K ZX Spectrum so it'd be good to get a feel for one before shelling out too much.

Andy · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2013, 09:42:01 pm »

Here you go. This little bad boy is solely responsible for downed passenger aircraft all over the place!

Dug it out of the cupboard, bit dusty. Look at it as a free extra.

Can be dusted if required.

FUBAR · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2013, 10:53:25 pm »

Quoting: Andy

Can be dusted if required.

Dean, the 1st one I posted is what I would buy if/when i need a joystick

Roadkill · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2013, 02:47:17 pm »

Dust is good !

Seriously, though - looks like a good place to start.

Is that the throttle control on the base at the back ?

Certainly looks easier than juggling two sides of the keyboard and the mouse all at the same time !!

How much, Andy ?

Andy · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:09:17 am »

Call it postage and packaging? I can't really sell it for anything as they're about £15 on amazin new!

Yeah, thats a mini throttle control, it doesn't have a yaw control, if you needed that?

Roadkill · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2013, 01:13:19 pm »

Quoting: Andy

Call it postage and packaging?

Fine with me.

Quoting: Andy

it doesn't have a yaw control, if you needed that?

Will give it a go - as I say - anything's easier than using a mouse.

Andy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 30, 2013, 07:28:42 am »

Well after giving it another week or two to squire some more dust, I finally remembered to pick the bloody thing up and bring it to work.

Which address would you like it posted to?

Roadkill · « **Reply #11 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:19:08 am »

How much was the postage and I'll Paypal with the address ?

Andy · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:24:59 am »

Not a clue, was gonna walk it down the post office and ask them once I had an address.

Roadkill · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:53:39 am »

PM sent, then.

Andy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 30, 2013, 04:55:33 pm »

Posted.

Your total is in pink

Roadkill · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2013, 07:52:02 am »

Cool, will send it over when I'm at my P.C

Roadkill · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2013, 12:24:44 pm »

Can you send over your Paypal addy ?

Ta.

Roadkill · « **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2013, 12:05:59 pm »

Arrived today.

A little less dust than in the pictures, though.