Hey, I was hoping to get back into playing the xwing series games, but I need a new joystick was wondering if anyone out there had any recommendations? 
 
 thanks.
  
 
  
  
    the things you should look for in a Joystick
 
 1. Digital
 2. USB (if you ahve a USB port)
 3. Programable (more then 2 buttons)
 4. "Twist feature"
 
 All of these come in a joystick that is durabel, and is relitivly in-expense
 
 Logitech wingman Extreme
  
 
  
  
    I am also partial to the Logitech products, I have 2 of thier sticks: The Wingman Digital Extreme, and the Wingman Force USB. (Not to mention the MouseMan Wheel and the iTouch wireless keyboard! Logitech must LOVE me!!!)
 
 I always recommend you go to your nearest computer/ consumer-electronics superstore and try a few out on your favorite games before you commit. It's gotta be comfortable to you for a long time in additon to all the other excellent points K_K brought up. 
 
 Good luck with it!
  
 
  
  
    Yeah, I love my Logitech WingMan Extreme
 
 7 programable buttons
 hat switch to look around
 throttle control
 twist function
  
 
  
  
    Although I loved my Saitek X36 combo versatility, I surely do not recommend it!
 The coils are of the worst quality ! The HOTAS worked only 3 months without a problem and since then it's useless.
 
 I'm also looking for DURABLE and programable, definitely with a throttle control.
 
 
 So any suggestions ? 
 
 P.S. If you do have some sugestions, please state the joysticks characteristics, not just "XWZ rockz! buy it!", ok ?
 
 
 
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