>-Hi there!-
>I am not an action/flight sim fan so I haven't got a joystick yet but
>recently I got hooked on GP2 so I'm thinking of buying one for this
>game. Does anybody have any suggestions on a good one for GP2 or has
>good experience with another product (e.g. a steering wheel)? I don't
>wanna spent more then about $100,=
>Thanks in advance!
>Harold (Jos Verstappen fan all the way!! -even after last sunday ;-)
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I posted this about two weeks ago and still highly recommend the
following:
Just a note for anyone that might be getting a new stick soon:
QuickShot's Strato Warrior Joystick/Pedal Combo is worth a look for
sure. I only have two gripes about it - and that's saying something.
Here's a description and where to buy it:
Heavy black base with two (small) trim switches, and one button; which
would be #4 I think. There's also a dial throttle which is disabled
when you plug in the Foot Pedal. (Yes you read that right).
Contoured black handle with three buttons. It fits my hand real nice
but I do have two gripes with it. First: the main trigger button wraps
around the right side such that when accelerating one can fairly
easily click it accidentally; thereby shifting too soon. I got around
this by using the pinky button instead. For shifting down I use the
thumb button which works just fine.
Gripe number two (regarding the stick) is that the tension is very
light - lighter than a CH Flightstick. Coming from a Wingman Extreme
as I did made this really stand out. Some of you might prefer this and
I'm sure that I'll get used to it.
Now about that foot pedal: In appearance it resembles that of a sewing
machine's. It's slightly larger and thicker than a pack of matches;
made of two pieces of hinged plastic that sandwich a piece of foam
between them. The foam is there of course to provide the push back and
is no doubt less prone to problems than a spring.
Here's a tip to keep in mind when calibrating: When you're asked to
apply full throttle do so AFTER placing a dime in the end of the
pedal; nestled between the base plastic and the foam. Now press down
and calibrate. Afterwards, replace the dime with one (ideally two)
button or other object that allows just slightly more travel than the
dime did. Now when you race you'll be sure that you are applying full
throttle on those straights. Of course if you find that you don't mind
using the pedal's full travel then you needn't bother with this
procedure. I just found that I had to press a bit too hard and far
until inspiration struck.
In summation: Whereas other QuickShot brand sticks I've seen in stores
didn't impress me this one sure does. Its quality is top notch
throughout: solid, sturdy, and reliable looking. Time will tell if
it's a durable as it seems. Oh and the cables are both seven or eight
feet long.
How much does all this quality cost? This is the best part. At the
Electronic's Boutique (lousy name; like the stick's) here in
Vancouver, BC, it is $35.00 CDN. That's about $25.00 to you Americans.
At that price it's a real bargain.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
John Burrowes
