Joystick ?

Started by Roadkill, May 10, 2013, 05:35:15 AM

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Roadkill

May 10, 2013, 05:35:15 AM
Not a word I've used in about 25 years . . . .

Anyway.  I downloaded the "Wings of Prey" demo on steam last night . . . . had a play and the control needed was way beyond the clunky keyboard input could handle.

So I'm toying with the idea of getting a joystick . . . .

I probably log less than 100 hours of gaming a year these days so don't want to spend £££'s but would like something to make shooting down those Nazi scumbags a bit easier.



Suggestions ?

Ryan, I'm looking at you . . .

Andy

#1
May 10, 2013, 06:43:17 AM
I've got one you can have, it's a Logitech with a bunch of buttons and a small throttle control.

Will get some photos later. Was when I was going through my flight sim phase and ended up with a rediculous console thing instead.

Incursus

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May 10, 2013, 07:08:42 AM
Quoting: Roadkill
I probably log less than 100 hours of gaming a year these days


I played Angry Birds for 5 minutes the other day...that's probably my longest gaming session since I completed Portal 2 while I was off work for a couple days in Jan 2011  

Oh how things change :-)

EDIT: Oh wait I played a racing game and some kind of Lego game on my dads XBox...yes my dad plays more games than I do...  still thrashed him though

FUBAR

#3
May 10, 2013, 08:15:05 AM
It's the time that we kill that keeps us alive...

Roadkill

#4
May 10, 2013, 04:58:11 PM
That first one you posted looks the business, Ryan.  



I'll hold off and see what Andy's one is like.

The last joy stick l used was the one on my 128K ZX Spectrum so it'd be good to get a feel for one before shelling out too much.

Andy

#5
May 10, 2013, 05:42:01 PM
Here you go. This little bad boy is solely responsible for downed passenger aircraft all over the place!











Dug it out of the cupboard, bit dusty. Look at it as a free extra.

Can be dusted if required.

FUBAR

#6
May 10, 2013, 06:53:25 PM
Quoting: Andy
Can be dusted if required.




Dean, the 1st one I posted is what I would buy if/when i need a joystick
It's the time that we kill that keeps us alive...

Roadkill

#7
May 11, 2013, 10:47:17 AM
Dust is good !

Seriously, though - looks like a good place to start.

Is that the throttle control on the base at the back ?

Certainly looks easier than juggling two sides of the keyboard and the mouse all at the same time !!

How much, Andy ?

Andy

#8
May 12, 2013, 02:09:17 AM
Call it postage and packaging? I can't really sell it for anything as they're about £15 on amazin new!

Yeah, thats a mini throttle control, it doesn't have a yaw control, if you needed that?

Roadkill

#9
May 12, 2013, 09:13:19 AM
Quoting: Andy
Call it postage and packaging?


Fine with me.

Quoting: Andy
it doesn't have a yaw control, if you needed that?


Will give it a go - as I say - anything's easier than using a mouse.

Andy

#10
May 30, 2013, 03:28:42 AM
Well after giving it another week or two to squire some more dust, I finally remembered to pick the bloody thing up and bring it to work.

Which address would you like it posted to?

Roadkill

#11
May 30, 2013, 04:19:08 AM
How much was the postage and I'll Paypal with the address ?

Andy

#12
May 30, 2013, 04:24:59 AM
Not a clue, was gonna walk it down the post office and ask them once I had an address.

Roadkill

#13
May 30, 2013, 04:53:39 AM
PM sent, then.

Andy

#14
May 30, 2013, 12:55:33 PM
Posted.

Your total is in pink

Roadkill

#15
May 31, 2013, 03:52:02 AM
Cool, will send it over when I'm at my P.C

Roadkill

#16
May 31, 2013, 08:24:44 AM
Can you send over your Paypal addy ?

Ta.

Roadkill

#17
June 03, 2013, 08:05:59 AM
Arrived today.  

A little less dust than in the pictures, though.  

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