Flight Sim X advice

[Hitman]

I have been thinking about getting MS Flight Sim X. I have wanted to get into flight sims for awhile now, just never got around to it. I was wondering if any of you are into flight sims. I am really just wondering if its best to go with a Joystick or a Flight yoke, or does it even matter? Also what are good ones to get?

I plan on using WidevieW Since I have 4 computers and 4 monitors, that should get me a decent panoramic view to start out.

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

Wow, lotta monitors. Anyways, go for a flight yoke, it's quite easier. Flight Sim X is a fun game dude, you'll love it!

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by wtcnbrwndo4u

Wow, lotta monitors. Anyways, go for a flight yoke, it's quite easier. Flight Sim X is a fun game dude, you'll love it!

Know of a good flight yoke?

[mb1955]

Hi All,

You might want to visit this site CH Products Joysticks, Industrial Joysticks and Gaming Joysticks, Flight Sim Yokes and Throttles and Industrial Trackballs

They have IMHO the best equipment for anyone who's interested in Flight Simulation.

I'm a big fan of Flight Simulators as well as Naval Simulations, the Original Silent Hunter from Strategic Simulations being my all time favorite. Flight Simulator X looks like a cream of the crop simulator. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

I was just about to say that.

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by mb1955

Hi All,

You might want to visit this site CH Products Joysticks, Industrial Joysticks and Gaming Joysticks, Flight Sim Yokes and Throttles and Industrial Trackballs

They have IMHO the best equipment for anyone who's interested in Flight Simulation.

I'm a big fan of Flight Simulators as well as Naval Simulations, the Original Silent Hunter from Strategic Simulations being my all time favorite. Flight Simulator X looks like a cream of the crop simulator. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Wow those little buggers are expensive, then again good stuff usually is.

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

Originally Posted by Hitman

Wow those little buggers are expensive, then again good stuff usually is.

Yup, it sure is. Here's one at NewEgg for $110ish.
Newegg.com - CH Products 200-615IL2 Flight Sim Yoke - Retail

I'm sure you're not that willing to spend $110 on a flight yoke, so I would in turn go ahead and purchase a joystick. This Logitech one is loaded for it's price and is a steal at $30ish!
Newegg.com - Logitech 963290-0403 Extreme 3D Pro USB Joystick - Retail

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by wtcnbrwndo4u

Yup, it sure is. Here's one at NewEgg for $110ish.
Newegg.com - CH Products 200-615IL2 Flight Sim Yoke - Retail

I'm sure you're not that willing to spend $110 on a flight yoke, so I would in turn go ahead and purchase a joystick. This Logitech one is loaded for it's price and is a steal at $30ish!
Newegg.com - Logitech 963290-0403 Extreme 3D Pro USB Joystick - Retail

I would love to get a flight yoke and the rudder pedals, thats over $200 worth of stuff. Think I will probably go with a joystick for now, and once I am addicted I will go for the CH Products.

[pc_guy]

I'm still using my old MS Sidewinder joystick, it has throttle and rudder control. Not the greatest joystick, but it does the job.

Have you also considered X-Plane, in my opinion it's more realistic than MS Flight Sim, lets you design your own planes and doesn't need a supercomputer to get decent frame rates at max settings.

I usually use my mouse in x-plane to fly the bigger planes, the only time I really need the joystick is when flying a helicopter. Helicopters are a pain in the ass to fly without a proper joystick.

EDIT:
Just read this on the x-plane site.

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by pc_guy

I'm still using my old MS Sidewinder joystick, it has throttle and rudder control. Not the greatest joystick, but it does the job.

Have you also considered X-Plane, in my opinion it's more realistic than MS Flight Sim, lets you design your own planes and doesn't need a supercomputer to get decent frame rates at max settings.

I usually use my mouse in x-plane to fly the bigger planes, the only time I really need the joystick is when flying a helicopter. Helicopters are a pain in the ass to fly without a proper joystick.

EDIT:
Just read this on the x-plane site.

Well I have a super computer, and MS Flight Sim X will be free to me. I have heard of X-Plane I might check it out later. This is all new to me so I will see where I go with it.