Joysticks

[Chukchi Husky]

I got a couple of games recently for the PC that seem better suited to something other than a keyboard and mouse. I tried an Xbox 360 controller but the games don't work properly on it, so I'm thinking of getting a joystick. I don't know anything about them but I don't want to spend a lot on one since I only have a couple of games that will use it.

 

[skadistic]

I have a very cheap Logitech that's shaped just like a playstation controller that has worked with every game I tried to use it for. It was the cheapest one they had at the time. $10 us I like it. Has a nice weight and feel to it.

 

[Genocidicbunny]

So do you want a joystick or a game pad? You can probably find a cheap Logitech joystick like the Extreme 3D pro ( I dunno full retail, but it cost me 15$ and works perfectly fine)

 

[GinandTonic]

Go to Maplins and get the cheapist one they do, or if that looks tacky the second cheapest.

 

[Speedo]

Something by Saitek is probably the best quality you can get in a low end joystick.

 

[Chukchi Husky]

The problem with the controller I'm using is that the second analogue stick doesn't work and the triggers don't work properly. I don't know if a PlayStation style one would work.

The cheapest joystick I could find was made by Saitek. http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3510526/Saitek-ST30-Joystick/Product.html

I don't know if I should go for one that costs more, because they have one for £12.99 and another at £17.99. There are other joysticks within the same price range made by Speed Link (1, 2, 3) , Logitech and Trust.