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    hello i have just downloaded Blitz can anyone recommend a good joystick?

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    Re: poldark

    Hi poldark and welcome to the forum.

    The joystick I use and recommend is the Thrustmaster TM16000. It’s sturdy, reliable, precise in its tracking - its X and Y axis use Hall Sensors (magnets) as opposed to potentiometers, so there is no spiking/jitter. There is also a built in throttle (or prop pitch) control and a twist-axis rudder control. The stick and its base have enough buttons (including a hat switch) to assign to a number of cockpit controls and weapons. The price is very reasonable in view of its features and build quality.

    Good luck!



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    Re: poldark

    Quote Originally Posted by poldark View Post
    hello i have just downloaded Blitz can anyone recommend a good joystick?
    I use a Thrust master T Flight Hotas. I have used it for many years it it is solid, comfortable to use and has plenty of button combinations for Blitz. Still going strong after nearly ten years, and the latest version is under £100. I have a considered getting a fancier more expensive model but after looking at reviews I am sticking with my trusty TFlight.

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    Re: poldark

    Hi Poldark, and welcome,

    Another joystick you might like to consider is the trusty old Microsoft sidewinder 2 , with or without FFB.

    These joysticks are no longer in production, but they are very good and many here use them, including me.

    Ebay is the place to look, you can pick them up quite cheaply, oh, and you might like to look at getting some kind of head tracking device as this will be a massive help.

    Most here use Track IR, but this is expensive. Also consider Track hat or ed tracker.

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    PS3 eye Head Tracker using Trackhat software. Secondary Head Tracker , Ed Tracker

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    Re: poldark

    Quote Originally Posted by ATAG_Laser View Post
    Hi Poldark, and welcome,

    Another joystick you might like to consider is the trusty old Microsoft sidewinder 2 , with or without FFB.

    These joysticks are no longer in production, but they are very good and many here use them, including me.

    Ebay is the place to look, you can pick them up quite cheaply, oh, and you might like to look at getting some kind of head tracking device as this will be a massive help.

    Most here use Track IR, but this is expensive. Also consider Track hat or ed tracker.
    I have the Track Hat. Attached to my headphones it works just fine, and it does'nt cost a packet. Would recommend it to a newbie.

    Vickers Wellington Mk1c. OJ-F P2517 'F for Freddie' of No.149 Squadron, star of 'Target for Tonight' directed by Harry Watt released in July 1941.

    Freddy prepares for an air test prior to departure from Ford on ops with No.149 Squadron for a daring daylight attack on Marshalling Yards in Caen France 31\1|21. ATAG Operation Milk Run. Target destroyed. Six Wellingtons, One Blenheim together with
    their Spitfire escort returned safely. One Wellington crashed on landing at Ford.

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    Re: poldark

    Quote Originally Posted by FLAK BOSS View Post
    I use a Thrust master T Flight Hotas. I have used it for many years it it is solid, comfortable to use and has plenty of button combinations for Blitz. Still going strong after nearly ten years, and the latest version is under £100. I have a considered getting a fancier more expensive model but after looking at reviews I am sticking with my trusty TFlight.
    Hi poldart.

    I have a Thrustmaster T flight that I used for years and enjoyed.
    Not sure where you live. I live in canada and if you'll cover the shipping I would be happy to send it to you.
    Of course if you live in another country (that's probably not as nice) it might not be worth it due to cost.
    Happy to look into the cost of shipping.
    Last edited by farley; Feb-06-2020 at 16:07.
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    Re: poldark

    Welcome Poldark.

    I have the Warthog, Microsoft FFB, and when flying bombers use the Honeycomb yoke.

    All great.

    Cheers,

    Pattle

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    Smile Thanks for your help.

    thanks for your help-will give it a try.

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