Cheap joystick for Battlefield 3

[Smartazz]

Hey all, I'm looking to start flying helicopters and jets in Battlefield 3 and I'm definitely going to need a joystick for that. Any recommendations for any cheapish joysticks?

 

[KingLou]

I'm a fan of the Logitech Extreme 3d Pro.

 

[Smartazz]

Looks pretty good and $25 is right around what I was looking to spend. What should I be looking for in a joystick?

 

[Cerb]

Looks pretty good and $25 is right around what I was looking to spend. What should I be looking for in a joystick?

If you don't know, but do care, something you can get brick and mortar to start. This kind of question can spark flame wars, over things like just using game pads, whether Saitek centering (single vertical spring) is best or crap, why you should [or shouldn't] go to the trouble of making a 15-year old Gravis from eBay work in a modern OS, and whether or not hall sensors are the cat's meow. Also, many a eulogy for Microsoft's joysticks that still work fine, but are not supported in a modern version of Windows.

Or, you could get a cheap one and not worry about it.

 

[videogames101]

Seriously, just make sure you have a z-axis(twist) and you'll be good. I enjoy my 3d pro for bf3.

 

[coskier]

Seriously, just make sure you have a z-axis(twist) and you'll be good. I enjoy my 3d pro for bf3.

How did you get BF3 to recognize the Z axis? I am trying to set that up and it is not seeing the twist.

 

[Rottie]

how about xbox 360 controller? 🙂

 

[Smartazz]

how about xbox 360 controller? 🙂

From what I've heard, the ability to twist the joystick is important when flying jets.

 

[videogames101]

How did you get BF3 to recognize the Z axis? I am trying to set that up and it is not seeing the twist.

it gets recognized as like triggers, but it still works.

 

[rockchalk]

I bought a new joystick for Battlefield 3 and ended up actually using my 360 controller. I had much better luck flying with my 360 controller than any joystick. I know it sounds crazy. If you have a 360 controller pick up a cheap receiver off eBay.

 

[Smartazz]

I have a wired 360 controller somewhere around here so I'll look for it and give it a try.

 

[DaTT]

You'll want anything with Handle Twist. Force feedback is up to you, but I find the sticks not as responsive and quite sloppy.

I was using a Logitech Wingman (I have always used them, gone through like 3) but it failed. I am stuck with a Logitech Attack 3 without handle twist and buttons for the rudders....its almost impossible. I will be getting the extreme 3D Pro as soon as I can find it.

 

[DesiPower]

I use keyboard's 4 arrow buttons :biggrin: I know it seriously restricts movements but i still have fun with it.