Logitech force-feedback joystick $31 delivered

[cremefilled]

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.

 

[pancho619]

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

 

[Maverick319]

Shows up as $19.95 with a 30 day warranty. Don't know if these OEM's are refurbs or what. Try this link

 

[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

 

[Mears]

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.

 

[Mears]

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?

 

[MontyBurns]

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.

 

[pancho619]

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

 

[bigbootydaddy]

oems=luck of the draw

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

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.

 

[Maverick319]

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.

 

[Vpham97]

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.

 

[llreye]

The Force 3D is the newer one wit the smaller footprint.
-MKC

 

[cremefilled]

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.

 

[Orbius]

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.

 

[unhuman]

Shows up as $19.95 because shipping = $11, thus, total = $31. Shipping costs tossed me over the edge. I won't pay absurd shipping.

 

[cremefilled]

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:|...

 

[grimreap]

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...

 

[tvman28]

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)

 

[sirhc75]

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.

 

[grimreap]

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.

 

[cremefilled]

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.

 

[crazyman]

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.!!!!!!!!!

 

[Blain]

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.

 

[cremefilled]

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).