Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick (Silver/Black)
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Manufacturer: LogitechAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Model: 963290-0403
Color: Black/Silver
Product features:
- Product Type - Joystick
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Customer Review: Sleek and Smooth Control
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm mainly a console gamer and play on my PS3 quite often. Due to this fact, I occasionally miss the feel of a controller in my hand when playing games on my PC. For an average thumb jockey like myself, I have no clue how keyboard ninjas manage to hit countless hotkeys with so much precision. I am overjoyed to have a joystick like this come along and be available to use on complicated flight sim games or fighting games. Below I will give you the highlights and lowlights of this joystick...
(To skip to the main points, simply read the headers of each section.)
THE GOODS:
Quick and Nimble Response Time-
This pro is a biggie for me. Joysticks I've used in the past had some annoying lag problems and caused me to crash and burn. This particular one responds so well to every button press, quicker than even my PS3 controller in fact! The only drawback though is that buttons beside the trigger button have a tad too much firmness to them. Which means I have to put a bit of force in my button pushes to get the desired results.
Excellent Control and Precision-
While this is not a crucial criteria for games that merely require you to walk your character forward, this is absolutely critical for flight sim games. A stiff joystick delivers terrible result in such games and can truly make the experience less enjoyable. This particular one gives you an incredible amount of control and allows you to gauge your movements with precision. It rotates with very little resistance and feels incredibly natural.
Comfortable Grip-
I love how the joystick just fits in the hand so perfectly, almost like a glove. Despite the smooth texture, its far from slippery and I can maintain a grasp of it for hours. The two things I dislike however, are the stiff trigger with uncomfortable ridges (will go into that later) and the far too low hand rest. I have smaller hands, so if I lay my hand on the rest, my index finger only reaches the bottom of the trigger. Those with larger hands may not experience this issue but its still a big enough annoyance for me to complain about. Regardless of these flaws, using this joystick still feels like an effortless experience.
Sturdy Base-
The base on this device is just brilliant. It doesn't add a ton of weight to the apparatus so you can easily pick up and reset the joystick. It has performed so well that I only had a couple near topple occurrences. Usually such instances happen when I'm doing an emergency nose dive and have no choice but to act fast. In such cases, I only had the base lift an inch or so off my desk.
THE BADS:
Big Footprint-
Unfortunately the price to pay for a sturdy base is the big footprint this joystick leaves. You have to clear just enough room for it to fit amongst all the other paraphernalia on your desk. This isn't that much of a negative however, this joystick may be a bit too bulky for gamers with modest desk space.
Right Hand Only-
Left handed gamers will find this joystick to be utterly unusable. Not only is the hand rest curvature sitting on the right side but all the programmable buttons are placed on the left side. Meaning that a left handed gamer cannot lay their hand on the rest and they will have to uncomfortably reach over the stick to use any of the buttons. This may seem like a small flaw but in reality is quite fatal as it limits those who can purchase this joystick.
Stiff Trigger-
I would appreciate if the trigger on the joystick was not so stiff. I believe a trigger that could be depressed more would cause less pressure on my index finger. I also dislike the ridges placed on the trigger. I understand they are included to prevent slipping off the button, but perhaps a texturized trigger could have solved this problem better.
All in all, this is a great joystick for average or expert thumb jocks alike. Despite its quirks, it preforms incredibly well and can stand up to a good deal of abuse. I would definitely say this joystick is still a contender against the latest joysticks on the market.
Description of Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick (Silver/Black)
When the pressure is on, your stick performance is the difference between victory and total oblivion. The Extreme 3D Pro twist handle joystick will never let you down. The 12 programmable buttons and 8-way rubber hat switch give you optimum control, personalized to your taste. Whether youre dropping bombs at a distance or firing guns in a dog fight, the stable and precise Extreme 3D Pro will have you dominating the enemy in no time.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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