Mechwarrior 4 Joystick?

[saintbrandon]

i am thinking about getting a joystick for Mercs, does anyone have ideas on which work the best and which aren't so good?
my goal is to build a cockpit simulator with my extra 46" flat screen
i have all the materials to do so, just need to proper joystick, maybe one with foot pedals would be good
thanks guys

[wackrabbit]

I've used both the Wingman and the Microsoft Sidewinder, both of which seem fine.

[saintbrandon]

thanka ya sir

[catman341]

I've used both the Wingman and the Microsoft Sidewinder, both of which seem fine.

a quick note I have a sidewinder it seems that their are zero drivers for it with xp and beyond if there is i would love to know about it

[saintbrandon]

i *hope* i have found what controller i will be using....it's my steel battalion one for regular xbox
i got the drivers and maps, i'm just waiting on my order from ebay to get delivered which adapts it to the computer....oh i hope this works :)

[elf25s]

a quick note I have a sidewinder it seems that their are zero drivers for it with xp and beyond if there is i would love to know about it

You still can use drivers in xp but win 7 forget it even with emulation.
MS does not want to support it but I hope there is something homebrewd somwhere...

[RaptorRage]

Currently using a Saitek AV8R Flightstick which has built-in dual throttle and twist handle for MW4. A good choice for sims in general if you need throttle and rudder capability built into one device.

[Jackmc]

The Steel Batt contorl set pales in comparison to a a Saitek setup with pedals, an X-52/X-65F HOTAS and various switch panels.

-Jackmc

[Scorpion]

I'm currently using a Trust Predator. Nice piece of hardware, nice and cheap. Cost me 'bout 20€, needs no drivers and works like a charm! 4-way hat, 12 buttons, 3 axis and a slide throttle. I recomend it vividly!