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Logitech force-feedback joystick $31 delivered

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cremefilled

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It's hard enough to find a decent joystick for $30, so to get a good force-feedback joystick at that price is pretty amazing. For $31 delivered, you can get a "white box" Logitech Wingman Force 3D joystick here:
justdeals

Here is a rave review of it:
gamersdepot

I've seen some more restrained reviews, but all the Web reviews conclude that the joystick is quite a bargain at its $69 MSRP. I should add that the non-force-feedback version of this stick was an Editor's Choice in Computer Gaming World, and received 4.5/5 stars.

If you'd like to compare prices, here's a search page:
prices

The lowest online price for the retail box is $66 from computers4sure, or $68 from onvia, the latter including delivery. I haven't ordered from justdeals before, so caveat emptor.
 
cremefilled, I can't find it at that price on that link you provided. The link lists it at $49.95 How do we get it for $31 shipped? Thanks in advance.


-- pancho619
 
Oops, my mistake. I was looking at the Logitech Wingman ForceFeedback which is $49.95 I think I'll stick with the Wingman Force 3D, thanks cremefilled for the post and thanks Maverick319 for the link.


-- pancho619
 
I was wondering if it was a refurb myself. I've had bad experiences with Logitech joysticks...hence my sig, but at that price it it is an oem, I'd be willing to give them another shot.
 
Just Deals has a 1 response at reseller ratings at 7/7. They are liquidators so would that point more towards OEM, or do some liq. buy up refurbs?
 
Several of us bought used Logitech WEb cams from them a while back. They were supposed to be new, OEM versions. Mine order was shipped right away, but when it arrived, I got one new OEM version, and one that was loose in the box and obviously very, very used.

Still, the price was about 1/3 what they go for in stores, and the used one works fine. So overall, I guess it was worth a shot.
 
Mears, this link provides information about the store. It says, "all products are new unless otherwise noted" I doubt they're new, it sounds to me as OEM products. If they were new, then it would be a better deal than we thought. 🙂


-- pancho619
 
When I used to live in the Bay Area, Logitech sold OEM refurb input devices, with which I had pretty bad luck. I had a nice analog Logitech joystick (Wingman Extreme, or something like that), which I bought for a bargain price but had to return twice, and the third one failed shortly thereafter. The trigger, of all things, did not work. This deal is tempting but I will pass.
 
I have used the older Wingman Force joystick for a year now and haven't had any problems with it. Its one for $49.95, and its a great stick but has a huge footprint on your desk. When it goes I may just snap up one of the new WF joysticks as it has received some pretty good reviews.
 
This is a pretty good deal. I paid $125 for mine 1 1/2 years ago. There is a new Logitech Force that has a smaller foot print.
 
Vpham97, this is the one with the smaller footprint, which is an obvious advantage (the original was _huge_), although some of the reviews have commented that the force effects are a bit weaker than the original Logitech force-feedback. But that's fine by me: I want game immersion, not a competitive disadvantage as the stick is wrenched out of my hand. This one has a built-in twist rudder control, by the way, unlike the original--absolutely perfect for rotating the view in space sims, or for snapping the cockpit view in flight sims from side to side.

I think I'm going to take a chance on JustDeals, but if someone wants a "sure thing," I noticed that Amazon.com is carrying the same stick for $46 (before shipping). Btw, the non-force-feedback version of the same stick is just $6 less at Amazon!

This OEM version from JustDeals does come with a free motorcycle game, just as the retail box does.

Need a kick-ass game to go with your new joystick? Descent: Freespace 2--Sim of the Year Edition (with 20 new missions) is just $20 at CompUSA and SoftwareEtc/Babbages.
 
Well I have the original Wingman Force and its great! The buttons are quality plastic/rubber the throttle control is very very good, and the forces are very realistic and customiseable (due to the cable force system). I played on a friends Microsoft Force Feedback stick and it really didnt compare, it felt flimsy in comparison, and the forces didnt match up at all.

The joystick fits well on the lap, I use it for all the racing/flight simulator games I play.
 
Shows up as $19.95 because shipping = $11, thus, total = $31. Shipping costs tossed me over the edge. I won't pay absurd shipping.
 
I noticed that Buy.com has the Wingman Force 3D joystick at $45. If you combine that with something to get your total over $50 and apply the $10 off coupon, that is essentially $35 shipped. That seems like a better, safer deal to me.

I only just now saw this thread about justdeals.com, and they look a little hit-and-miss:
trackball thread

To get my order over $50, I'm adding the Logitech Wingman Rumblepad Gamepad, which is $22.61 at Buy.com. This looks like the best gamepad on the market, with a combination of a perfected D-pad (incredibly comfortable), 2 tiny analog joysticks (like the Playstation dual-shock, only even more maneuverable), nice self-powered "rumble" feedback, and USB connection. What more could you want? This is an Editor's Choice in the October PCGamer's magazine.

Here's the Logitech links:
Rumblepad
Force 3D

Too bad that Logitech's rebate (e.g., $10 off of $50) expired on October 15. Here's that rebate:
rebate

The ethically challenged among you might try to alter the HTML page that is your Buy.com receipt to show a different date, but that would be :|WRONG:|, :|WRONG:|...
 
hey guys, I ordered it from justdeals.com and got it today. It works great (so far) came with manual, install cd, some racing game cd, ac adapter. I love it, its my first force feedback stick. Seems like it was brand new just didn't have a original box...
 
I ordered some Syquest Sparq drives from justdeals.com for a quick fix on transferring data, and none of them worked. Just thought you would want to know.
They did give my money back though(after several months)
 
At least you had your order confirmed and shipped. I've emailed them 4 times and yet to receive a reply. Looks like the Customer Service is lacking too. Too bad, I'll have to take my money somewhere else.
 
oh yeah, it took like a week to get to me, but that was from somewhere in CA to chicago... plus when i sent email to get a tracking number and find out confirmation on it, it took like 2 days to reply. They said they have been really overloaded lately.
 
I got my 3-pack today: Wingman Force Feedback, Wingman Rumblepad, Wingman Force GP Steering Wheel, all from Buy.com w/free shipping, $30 coupon & $30 rebate. What a deal! They are all incredible controllers. Logitech really does have the best ergonomics. Well, gotta go play games...can't wait until Buy.com carries the I-Feel mice.
 
I just got mine today and it is definitely new. It came with everything but a retail box with colorful pictures. It came with a game (superbike), drivers, instructions and is really nice.!!!!!!!!!
 
I've had the 3D FF and the regular 3D. I like the regular 3D better for flight sims. It has a better "centered" feel to me.
If you don't need the force, Computer Geeks has the regular 3D's pretty cheap.
 
Logitech has a new rebate out. Rebates start at $10 for $50, and go up to $40 for $179. The justdeals and the compgeeks joysticks are refurbed/oem's, so they won't be eligible for rebate. The Logitech I-Feel mice are also eligible (for those who want force-feedback everything).
 
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