Buying A Computer Joystick

So you just bought that brand new game you've been eyeballin' for the last few weeks and realized that without the support of a good joystick; your experience will suffer drastically. But don't worry! Here at Computer Joysticks we've got just what you need.

1. The first step to choosing a computer joystick is to determine how much money you want to spend on your joystick. Simpler controller models will cost you no more than $10 but a more advanced computer joystick can set you back over $200. Once you have an idea of how much you want to spend, you can narrow down your search.


2. Secondly, you must consider which games you'll be playing with the joystick the most. For the most basic computer games or RPGs, a simple joystick controller similar to those used for video game consoles will do nicely. A more advanced joystick should be purchased if you'll be playing more intricate games that require a lot of movement and buttons.


3. Make sure to visit a local video game store! Places like RadioShack and EB Games sell both computer and console video games as well as computer joysticks and controllers. Make sure to talk to a sales representative at the store about your specific gaming needs. This person will be able to recommend the perfect PC joystick for your gaming experience. If the store doesn't carry a particular model, then you should check online retailers.
   


4. Always educate yourself by reading up on computer joystick reviews. Consumer Search is a great website that lists plenty of great reviews on computer controllers and joystick controllers. These reviews are written both by gamers like you, and even some "experts" that can give you the best information possible about the computer joysticks listed.


5. Lastly, make sure to look out for computer joysticks online! You may actually save a ton of money by purchasing your PC controller on the web as opposed to buying from a local game store. Nextag and similar online sites list pages of joysticks as well as the stores that sell those particular computer joysticks. Some websites even lists items by price, helping you save the most money possible!

Have fun shopping for your new computer joystick!

Best Computer Joysticks

From flight simulations to arcade games and shooters, computer joysticks can make your game experience much more enjoyable. There is a multitude of joysticks available to gamers and just a select few are listed below:

1. Saitek Cyborg Evo Force Joystick

The Saitek Cyborg Evo Force Joystick is a great force feedback enabled joystick that also excels in use with games that are not force feedback compatible. The Saitek Cyborg Evo Force Joystick is also one of the most customizable joysticks you will find and works for right or left handed gamers.

2. Saitek Cyborg Evo Wireless Joystick

If you like the adjustability of the Cyborg Evo Force joystick, but don't care for force feedback and want a wireless joystick, the Saitek Cyborg Evo Wireless is for you. Like most Saitek products, this is the most customizable wireless joystick you will find. You can adjust the Evo wireless to fit most any size hand. The Evo Wireless is for both right and left handers.

3. Saitek X52 Flight Control System

If you or the gamer in your life are into flight simulations, the Saitek X52 Flight Control System is hands down the joystick for you. Not only do you get an ultra-customizable joystick, you get a separate throttle that is fully integrated with the joystick. The Saitek X52 Flight Control System is the ultimate in flight sim realism with multiple buttons and a flip up cover that protects the missile launch button. The ultimate in cool joysticks is the Saitek X52 Flight Control System.

4. Saitek Cyborg Evo Joystick

If you are looking for a basic joystick that still features great comfort while playing and a customizable design, the Saitek Cyborg Evo Joystick is a great product. While not as full featured as other Saitek joysticks, the Saitek Cyborg Evo Joystick is a great first joystick or all around joystick for multiple game types.

5. Logitech Freedom 2.4 Cordless Joystick

Logitech makes some great PC joysticks, and the Freedom 2.4 Wireless is one of their best. Not only is it wireless, but it uses 2.4 GHz technology to give you extended range and zero lag. It also has 10 programmable buttons so you have all the commands you need at your finger tips. Plus it looks really cool with its brushed aluminum and metal highlights.

6. Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar

The Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar is the most realistic PC joystick and throttle system you will find. How realistic is the Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar? The HOTAS is modeled after the Stick and Throttle found in the real F-16 fighter jet. The included software allows you to program the Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar to do virtually anything you desire. Serious hardcore flight sim gamers, this is your joystick.

7. X-Arcade Solo Arcade Joystick

If you are an old school gamer looking to bring back memories of the glory days of arcade gaming, the X-Arcade Solo Arcade Joystick is for you. The X-Arcade Solo Arcade Joystick looks and feels just like the joysticks that control the classic arcade games like Pac-Man. The X-Arcade Solo Arcade Joystick also works for newer games and gives you a large joystick and numerous buttons to help you dominate your competition.

8. X-Arcade Two Player Arcade Joystick

The X-Arcade Two Player Arcade Joystick is just like the X-Arcade solo joystick, but allows you to have a friend in on the fun. The large and stable controller is a throw back to the glory days of side-by-side arcade action. Plug the X-Arcade Two Player Arcade Joystick in and school your friends on classic games and new titles.

9. CH Products FighterStick USB

If you are a fan of the military flight simulation games and only a joystick will do, the CH Products FighterStick USB is the best out there. The CH Products FighterStick USB puts 132 programmable functions at your finger tips. The CH Products FighterStick USB also includes the software to program the joystick to your exact specifications.

10. Logitech Attack 3 Gaming Joystick

If you enjoy flight sim games, but don't have the desk space for the Cougar HOTAS or the Saitek X52, the Logitech Attack 3 Gaming Computer Joystick is a great compact throttle and joystick. Rather than using a small lever on the joystick for the throttle, the Logitech Attack 3 has a separate, realistic throttle control built into the joystick base. The force feedback function allows you to feel the forces as you climb and dive to destroy your enemy.

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