GP2: best Joystick?

-Hi there!- I am not an action/flight sim fan so I haven't got a joystick yet but recently I got hooked on GP2 so I'm thinking of buying one for this game. Does anybody have any suggestions on a good one for GP2 or has good experience with another product (e.g. a steering wheel)? I don't wanna spent more then about $100,= Thanks in advance! Harold (Jos Verstappen fan all the way!! -even after last sunday ;-) **************************************************** * Harold Zijp Multimedia- & Internetproducties * * Frozen Orange records: low budget cd-recordings! * * member of Iprecom Groep Groningen * ****************************************************

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>-Hi there!- >I am not an action/flight sim fan so I haven't got a joystick yet but >recently I got hooked on GP2 so I'm thinking of buying one for this >game. Does anybody have any suggestions on a good one for GP2 or has >good experience with another product (e.g. a steering wheel)? I don't >wanna spent more then about $100,= >Thanks in advance! >Harold (Jos Verstappen fan all the way!! -even after last sunday ;-) >**************************************************** >* Harold Zijp Multimedia- & Internetproducties * >* Frozen Orange records: low budget cd-recordings! * >* member of Iprecom Groep Groningen * >****************************************************

Microsoft sidewinder pro! Works Grrreat! Jeff

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>-Hi there!- >I am not an action/flight sim fan so I haven't got a joystick yet but >recently I got hooked on GP2 so I'm thinking of buying one for this >game. Does anybody have any suggestions on a good one for GP2 or has >good experience with another product (e.g. a steering wheel)? I don't >wanna spent more then about $100,= >Thanks in advance! >Harold (Jos Verstappen fan all the way!! -even after last sunday ;-) >**************************************************** >* Harold Zijp Multimedia- & Internetproducties * >* Frozen Orange records: low budget cd-recordings! * >* member of Iprecom Groep Groningen * >****************************************************

I use the Gravis Advanced for GP2 & Flight Sims. It is very smooth and has a very nice build quality Regards Stuart Stebbings

I have a Gravis Advanced as well and it is a good stick for certain games such as FIFA96 etc. The CH-Pro is far better though. It's much smoother than the Gravis and offers better control for racing sims. More expensive than the Gravis but well worth it I think. Unfortunately, after a lot of use my CH-Pro has just broken and I'm forced to use the Gravis for GP2 :( Tony

>Does anybody have any suggestions on a good one for GP2 or has >good experience with another product (e.g. a steering wheel)? >Thanks in advance! Hi take a good look at the Logitech Wingman Extreme it nice to change gear of your car on this joystick (the button are well placed). Yves

SS> >I am not an action/flight sim fan so I haven't got a joystick yet SS> but >recently I got hooked on GP2 so I'm thinking of buying one for SS> this >game. Does anybody have any suggestions on a good one for GP2 For a joystick, make sure it's got a full range of each axis at all points - ie you can make a square motion (corners, full x and y for instance) rather than a circular pattern. That way you'll have full control, eg *** the brakes with full opposite lock for instance. Cheers! --- * RM 1.3 U0414 * SENILE.COM found. Out Of Memory Error.

I have a CH-Flighstick which has given me hundreds of hours service since 1992. It's a very smooth, solid stick. I see them advertised now for about 25ukp over here. There is also the CH-Flightstick PRO, much the same build quality but a few more buttons for people who like to get high. -- Suck The Goat

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>-Hi there!- >I am not an action/flight sim fan so I haven't got a joystick yet but >recently I got hooked on GP2 so I'm thinking of buying one for this >game. Does anybody have any suggestions on a good one for GP2 or has >good experience with another product (e.g. a steering wheel)? I don't >wanna spent more then about $100,= >Thanks in advance! >Harold (Jos Verstappen fan all the way!! -even after last sunday ;-) >**************************************************** >* Harold Zijp Multimedia- & Internetproducties * >* Frozen Orange records: low budget cd-recordings! * >* member of Iprecom Groep Groningen * >****************************************************

I posted this about two weeks ago and still highly recommend the following: Just a note for anyone that might be getting a new stick soon: QuickShot's Strato Warrior Joystick/Pedal Combo is worth a look for sure. I only have two gripes about it - and that's saying something. Here's a description and where to buy it: Heavy black base with two (small) trim switches, and one button; which would be #4 I think. There's also a dial throttle which is disabled when you plug in the Foot Pedal. (Yes you read that right). Contoured black handle with three buttons. It fits my hand real nice but I do have two gripes with it. First: the main trigger button wraps around the right side such that when accelerating one can fairly easily click it accidentally; thereby shifting too soon. I got around this by using the pinky button instead. For shifting down I use the thumb button which works just fine. Gripe number two (regarding the stick) is that the tension is very light - lighter than a CH Flightstick. Coming from a Wingman Extreme as I did made this really stand out. Some of you might prefer this and I'm sure that I'll get used to it. Now about that foot pedal: In appearance it resembles that of a sewing machine's. It's slightly larger and thicker than a pack of matches; made of two pieces of hinged plastic that sandwich a piece of foam between them. The foam is there of course to provide the push back and is no doubt less prone to problems than a spring. Here's a tip to keep in mind when calibrating: When you're asked to apply full throttle do so AFTER placing a dime in the end of the pedal; nestled between the base plastic and the foam. Now press down and calibrate. Afterwards, replace the dime with one (ideally two) button or other object that allows just slightly more travel than the dime did. Now when you race you'll be sure that you are applying full throttle on those straights. Of course if you find that you don't mind using the pedal's full travel then you needn't bother with this procedure. I just found that I had to press a bit too hard and far until inspiration struck. In summation: Whereas other QuickShot brand sticks I've seen in stores didn't impress me this one sure does. Its quality is top notch throughout: solid, sturdy, and reliable looking. Time will tell if it's a durable as it seems. Oh and the cables are both seven or eight feet long. How much does all this quality cost? This is the best part. At the Electronic's Boutique (lousy name; like the stick's) here in Vancouver, BC, it is $35.00 CDN. That's about $25.00 to you Americans. At that price it's a real bargain. Check it out and let me know what you think. John Burrowes

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>>Does anybody have any suggestions on a good one for GP2 or has >>good experience with another product (e.g. a steering wheel)? >>Thanks in advance! >Hi take a good look at the Logitech Wingman Extreme it nice >to change gear of your car on this joystick (the button are >well placed). >Yves

I have a Wingman too. Within hours of playing GP2 with it the trigger broke. I'd read about such a weakness in its design in a flight-sim group months ago but thought I'd lucked out. Anyway go easy on it; and if it breaks get the QuickShot Strato Warrior (comes with foot pedal!). John Burrowes

Hi all. We here at RatNotDead Racing use the CH-Flightstick Pro joystick for GP2. The stick is very smooth. I highly recommend it. Capt. Ratty RatNotDear Racing

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> >>Does anybody have any suggestions on a good one for GP2 or has > >>good experience with another product (e.g. a steering wheel)? > >>Thanks in advance! > >Hi take a good look at the Logitech Wingman Extreme it nice > >to change gear of your car on this joystick (the button are > >well placed). > >Yves > I have a Wingman too. Within hours of playing GP2 with it the trigger > broke. I'd read about such a weakness in its design in a flight-sim > group months ago but thought I'd lucked out. > Anyway go easy on it; and if it breaks get the QuickShot Strato > Warrior (comes with foot pedal!). > John Burrowes

Actually, I like to use very small joysticks for driving games - I get much better control using my fingers than my arm! I'm using an old CH Mach 1 right now, and if I could find one, I'd switch to a mach 3, as the stick is thicker and less tiring to use. I haven't seen these sticks in stores in quite a while, though. Rick

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> Hi all. > We here at RatNotDead Racing use the CH-Flightstick Pro joystick for > GP2. > The stick is very smooth. I highly recommend it. > Capt. Ratty > RatNotDear Racing

Just recently bought the Quickshot Super Warrior or whatever, it's a four button Joystick with a nice grip and nice motion, although I haven't played Decathlon on it to see how robust it is :). Oh, and it is very cheap as well, around 15 to 20... -- Bruno Schleich Pt/Lx