Are joysticks expensive now?

"Bryan doesn't drive a 1M" (bryantakespictures) 08/21/2020 at 12:46 • Filed to: None

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I want to try the new MS Flight Simulator, and I was looking for a cheap joystick since I’m not enough of a flight sim enthusiast to justify more than about $50. I can’t find anything cheaper than this:

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Funny thing is that looks exactly like the one I used back in the day for Mech Warrior etc, and there’s no way my parents paid that much (adjusting for inflation, obvs) for a joystick for me.

I remember a ton of cheap $ 20-$50 joysticks being available about 10 years ago. Is that just not A Thing anymore, or is this because of COVID + new MS Flight Sim?

Bandit > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 12:53

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If you can find them in stock, this is (still) widely regarded as the best budget stick. https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-3D-Pro-Joystick-Windows/dp/B00009OY9U

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 12:57

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Buy used! I have this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/324248422800  it has a throttle wheel and only looks mildly like a penis

Cash Rewards > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 12:57

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I got nothing to contribute on the joystick front, but I’ll give a hell  yeah to mech warrior

facw > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 12:58

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Yes. Because they basically don’t exist beyond a tiny niche. As bandit noted the Extreme 3D is the budget stick (and is basically unchanged since its introduction 15+ years ago):

It should be way cheaper than it is now though:

I’m guessing FS2020 has greatly increased demand.

FWIW I have a Saitek/Logitech X56:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Throttle-Simulation-Controller-Gaming/dp/B079P6SSHP

That was $235 when I got it two years ago, and frankly it is not well built for a $200+ device.

Oh, and those CH/Thrustmaster sticks modeled on real planes were always expensive, though there were cheaper models where the hat switches did nothing.

bob and john > Bandit 08/21/2020 at 13:01

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I bought that one in 2013. still kicking

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > facw 08/21/2020 at 13:01

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Yeah, that Extreme 3D is over $100 right now.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/21/2020 at 13:02

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Now I’ve got a whole different set of criteria.

facw > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 13:04

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Yeah it should be a ~$30 product, you can get it for $40 at Microcenter: https://www.microcenter.com/product/219464/Extreme_3D_Pro_Joystick

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 13:04

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You need something that looks extremely like a penis?

ClassicDatsunDebate > facw 08/21/2020 at 13:06

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I’ve got the older version of the X56, with the grey latchable flappy buttons instead of the toggles on the throttle.  Love it!  

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Cash Rewards 08/21/2020 at 13:09

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Rea cto rs online. Sensors online. Weapons online. All systems nominal.

facw > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/21/2020 at 13:11

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I had to dismiss a joystick comment from Nibby once for that reason...

Sovande > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 13:13

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Mine costs me about $1100 a month in child support.

Put a sock on your pickle!

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > facw 08/21/2020 at 13:20

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Thanks!

AdamG8GXP > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 13:30

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There are no more Sidewinder joysticks? I loved mine

Cash Rewards > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/21/2020 at 13:32

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Gotta go and find all those intro cut-scenes, where someone inevitably gets blown up

Textured Soy Protein > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 13:35

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Behold, the cheapest joystick I could find !

Nibby > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 13:36

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play with this

Chariotoflove > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 13:51

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I figure if the keyboard was good enough for Captain Picard, it should be good enough for me.

user314 > Cash Rewards 08/21/2020 at 13:51

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I still have the X-45, now 15 years-old, that I got for MW:4 Mercs, though I’ve had to put it in storage to make room to WFH during the Coron apocalypse. I’d kinda like to get MW:5, but being an Epic Store exclusive has cooled me on it. 

user314 > Textured Soy Protein 08/21/2020 at 13:53

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Just like the good old days!

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > Chariotoflove 08/21/2020 at 14:16

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A touchscreen keyboard, too! Do you think it has haptic feedback?

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > Textured Soy Protein 08/21/2020 at 14:20

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As a boy in my mid 30's this does scratch a certain nostalgic itch.

Chariotoflove > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 14:22

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In the 90s?, not likely. Which just reinforces that Jean Luc is a bad ass.

facw > Chariotoflove 08/21/2020 at 14:29

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LCARS supports sliders though, so at least he has access to non-binary axis controls.

Chariotoflove > facw 08/21/2020 at 14:39

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I had an app a long time ago that mimicked LCARS in my iPad. It was fun and all, but it reinforced  how lousy the human interface of this supposedly futuristic OS was. That and tiny desktop screens o n huge desks.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M 08/21/2020 at 15:09

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Yeah I paid 30- @5 years ago when bf1 came out, as my ancient stick stopped being supported by well  everyone.

MM54 > user314 08/21/2020 at 15:14

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I still have my 2600 and river raid, probably my favorite game for it