HoTWiReZ's DoMaiN

[AthLonWiReZ]

It was $23.98 WITH SHIPPING because of the coupon code "couponcraze" removed $8 from the total. I got it from thenerds.net. However, I just looked on their website and they are out of stock. Three days ago they had 66 in stock. Apparantly others saw the opportunity that I did. Their shipping was FAST.

I like it. It feels rather sturdy, and it is accurate. There are no bright LEDs to bother you if playing in the dark.

The adjustable sensitivity on the bottom is nice! I pretty much adds or removes a dead spot buy turning the knob on the bottom. If you want it less sensitive your turn it toward the - sign, and it creates a dead spot around the center of the stick. So, you have to move it more before there is any input. I keep it as sensitive as possible. As soon as I move the stick there is input. All the knob on the bottom is doing is putting more or less pressure on the spring that returns the stick to center. Obviously the actual pressure on the edge of the spring is in constant contact with some type of sensors that give the axis input, so less static pressure then less sensitivity.

There are no drivers to install. This joystick has an EPROM so if you change the buttons around manually then it will hold that memory permanently until you reset it or change it back.

Lucky me, I tend to be ambidextrous when I learn how to do things right handed before I ever attempt learning them the left handed way. For right handed people, and a leftly like me, this stick is great. It is VERY ergonomic. It feels very natural in your hand. The buttons feel good, not cheap like.

It was fun playing HAWX with it. I messed around with a demo of Flight Simulator X, and it was great.

The only thing I wish it had was force feedback, but then again you would have to pay A LOT more for a good joystick, that remains accurate with no dead spots, to have a quality force feedback joystick.

Also, it has a two year manufactures warranty.

[HoTWiReZ]

Very nice Review man! I'll probably be getting this or the HOTAS version of it in the next month or so. Thanks for letting us know about the stick!