Saitek ST290 Programmable Joystick with Throttle
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Customer Review: great straitforeward stick with no driver requirements(it's plug and play)
Summary: 5 Stars
The stick is good for space sims and casual aero sims not for AF nuts or Falcon 4.0. It requires no drivers despite what reveiers are saying it just plugs in and windows XP(SP2) detects the stick no prob! The twist roll feature is the best sytem for doing banks and is easier than using a stupid rudder pedal. the only "special equipent" you need is probably a separate throttle system(but a separate USB port means it does not work in Space games as they only allow one controller at a time) The unit is sturdy and feels realistic in your hand the throttle is also very heavy duty and steady in it's travel. The stick includes only six buttons total(that is including the trigger) but some of the fancy ones only have hat control for fighters and only two or three buttons and are not for space ships or similar games. I would recommned this even over the "EVO" models in that it's price is good and the rediculouls driver requirements of those devices makes more resourse for windows to give up. DONT USE SST IT SUX! my only gripe(still five stars) is the weird "Santa's beard" layout for the missile and secondary wheapons buttons that are too far out and can't be gripped well by an over-zealous player it gets in the way of the straffing buttons. Also the trigger is too far protruded and though doesn't seem breakable feels slightly wrong in some games. IT is stilll the best stick as far as simplicity and good solid control with lots of options to boot. Nice wrist shelf for those carpel tunnel nuts who play for 12 hours without going for a stroll.Customer Review: Completely satisfied with this joystick!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned my Saitek ST290pro for several months now. I use it mostly for flight simulation and for playing "Star Wars I-Pod Racer."
The joystick handle is comfortable. The distance between the platform on which you rest the heel of your hand and the trigger is easily adjusted for hands of different sizes. The joystick features 6 control buttons and an 8-point view-controller. The power control lever is located at the base of the joystick and is designed so you can fly with one hand and simultaneously control the speed/power with the other one - nice!
I find this joystick's action to be responsive, and the controls to be intuitive. I've owned several different kinds of joysticks over the past 10+ years, and this one is by far my favorite.
The joystick plugs into an USB port and my computer didn't have any problem recognizing it. I was up and using it within only a couple of minutes after plugging it in.
Lastly, you can buy this joystick without breaking the bank. It usually sells for less than about $30.00.
I highly recommend this unit.
5 stars all the way!
Customer Review: One of the Best for a Low Price
Summary: 5 Stars
In this joystick, you combine some of the top controls at a very affordible price. I use it for flight simulators like Fly II and MS Flight Simulator 2004, and driving games such as the Need for Speed line, and a number of other EA racing games. You can program every button and switch to your specific liking. The throttle is the ideal feature on this joystick for flight simulators, along with the yoke. I've been using it for quite a while, and I don't plan to give it up for any type of upgrade. Don't let the price fool you. It is a quality piece of gaming equipment.Customer Review: A Great Joystick
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great joystick. Although it is getting more and more uncommon, they still sell it. I bought this on reccomendation of a friend, and we both love it. It works great on Microsoft Flight Simulator X and X-Plane 9 without needing to program it out of the box. It is a great joystick, but if the flight controlls seem a little wacky after a while of pulling up or to the sides, it dynamically recalibrates, so if it messes up, move it to the center, front, back, left, and right and it will work like new.Customer Review: All You Could Ask For
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Saitek ST290 at Wal-Mart about three years ago for $30. Since then, it has been pounded daily by both Mechwarrior and a multitude of different flight sims. It has probably endured at least 500 hours of pretty rough usage, and the buttons all still work and the axies (?) are still pretty accurate, with very little twitch or numbness.
Really, could you possibly ask for more for $30? I'm going to order another one.