Best computer joystick for Condor?

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TxBrit
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Best computer joystick for Condor?

Post by TxBrit » Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:20 am

What's the best value/capability choice for a computer joystick for flying in Condor?

Low price is probably most important criterion for me as I'm just looking to use Condor as an off-season training tool for hang gliding, so don't care about realism of the feel/look of the stick vs. an actual, specific sailplane...

In particular, what do folks think about the Logitech G Extreme 3D Pro USB Joystick as a controller for Condor? It's currently on Amazon at $35.

(https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-3D-Pro-J ... B00009OY9U)

Many thanks for any help y'all can share.

rontheglider
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Re: Best computer joystick for Condor?

Post by rontheglider » Mon Jan 13, 2025 1:11 pm

recurring question...same answers...Microsoft Force Feedback 2...if you can find one...just bought a spare for 60 Euro with increased force feedback hack.
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Re: Best computer joystick for Condor?

Post by TxBrit » Mon Jan 13, 2025 1:52 pm

Thnx, Ron.

I've heard that is a good choice.

But for about half the price and none of the hassle, is that Logitech joystick a reasonable choice too?

Especially given my intended use case (to practice tactics in the off-season for hang gliding in the spring)...

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Re: Best computer joystick for Condor?

Post by rontheglider » Mon Jan 13, 2025 3:00 pm

Yes it will work, but no force feedback. But if you don't need that it should be fine.
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Re: Best computer joystick for Condor?

Post by ryanto » Mon Jan 13, 2025 3:17 pm

rontheglider wrote:
Mon Jan 13, 2025 1:11 pm
recurring question...same answers...Microsoft Force Feedback 2...if you can find one...just bought a spare for 60 Euro with increased force feedback hack.
I would not say it is the "best computer joystick". But it is the cheapest "good enough" solution.

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Re: Best computer joystick for Condor?

Post by TxBrit » Mon Jan 13, 2025 6:53 pm

Rontheglider, thnx.

Will go ahead and get one of the Logitech joystick, then.

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Re: Best computer joystick for Condor?

Post by Loader » Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:08 am

I went through the same thought process. I have found the Logitech 3D with the spring is not the ideal. I have tried and tried the 3D and the darn spring is not the best.

I settled on the Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS. It is a very nice feel to it as there is no spring giving you artificial forces that is not in a real sailplane. Most here recommend the Micrsoft FF Sidewinder Precision 2, and I have one on order, however, I do like the Thrustmaster.

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Re: Best computer joystick for Condor?

Post by Vertigo » Thu Jan 16, 2025 8:35 am

Loader wrote:
Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:08 am
Most here recommend the Micrsoft FF Sidewinder Precision 2, a
Beware, not the Precision 2, which is just is a very old regular stick, but the sidewinder forcefeedback 2.
They look similar, but are nothing alike.

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