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Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:13 am
by Diziet Sma
Holmes177 wrote:I like the Saitek ST290 pro. I have 6 buttons at my fingertips, a hat & a throttle. Easily modified for left handed use. Several on Amazon & Ebay for around $25.
Looks to be a cut-down version of the Saitek Cyborg Evo that I use.. the main difference being the Cyborg has 6 more buttons on the base.
Notwithstanding which, it looks to be a good stick for the price.
Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:57 pm
by Holmes177
Like the looks of your Cyborg Evo, so just bought one from Ebay that appears to be in like new condition. Paid $35 + 8 Shipping. Extra buttons will come in handy, thanks.
Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:35 pm
by Diziet Sma
Holmes177 wrote:Extra buttons will come in handy, thanks.
You're welcome.. though to be honest, I wish it had about 6 more..
Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 1:13 am
by Holmes177
Got the Cyborg yesterday & it very similar to the ST290 Pro. However, I found it a lot stiffer in movement, probably because of all the wear on my ST290. Going back to the ST290. Anyone want a good deal on the Cyborg EVO?
Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 4:29 pm
by Doug Stuart
That Cyborg EVO sounds good to me. I've been using a Microsoft sidewinder precision 2 I bought back in 199? but it still works well!
But I'm still driving a 1992 Camry that I bought brand new , so you can see that I take care of my toys!
Would be nice to have a separate throttle and a few more buttons.(got 8 + hat = 12).
I in the US and if your not the shipping would nullify "the good deal"!
Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 9:46 pm
by Holmes177
Doug,
A little powdered graphite got the Cyborg working really smooth. Haven't seen anything I like better without going into BIG bucks!
Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 2:51 pm
by Diziet Sma
Holmes177 wrote:A little powdered graphite got the Cyborg working really smooth.
Now that's an interesting idea! I wouldn't call mine 'stiff', but it could certainly be smoother.. might have to give that a try.
I presume that spring-loaded cone and cup area at the base of the 'stick is the part that needs the graphite treatment?
Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 3:16 pm
by Holmes177
Diziet Sma wrote:Holmes177 wrote:A little powdered graphite got the Cyborg working really smooth.
Now that's an interesting idea! I wouldn't call mine 'stiff', but it could certainly be smoother.. might have to give that a try.
I presume that spring-loaded cone and cup area at the base of the 'stick is the part that needs the graphite treatment?
Correct