Saitek Cyborg Evo Joystick

It works, and it self calibrates. I think that needs to be explained. My prior joysticks needed to be calibrated with the operating system. You ran a utility on the screen and moved the joystick through its full range. This joystick has some internal calibrating which is working fine so far. If it goes out of calibration during a game, I just unplug the usb cable and plug it back in and continue game.I dont like the shape/size. My hand (adult male)seems too big for the design. There is a movable bottom hand rest. I move it down far enough so I can use the trigger and thumb buttons, but it feels like I should move it further down. I cant move it further down, and i already cant reach the top thumb buttons with ease, so I wouldn't want it further down.The throttle is in the back center, this is not good. You wind up hitting it with your wrist. There is no way to stretch out a finger to adjust it, so you must use 2 hands, or remove your hand from the stick.I have only used it for about a month, but I already experience some binding in the central balljoint at the base of the stick.For the price, it seems reasonable. There really are not a lot of choices in the mid-price range.

It is similar to my old one so with a little learning curve I was able to master it . It works great with my older OS and older flight simulators

did not come with the ALL important drivers so the throttle does not work.. essential for my game... did not tell me this

Ive been burnt by "top quality" flight sticks over the years that would not calibrate despite software specifically designed for them.This EVO stick is stylish, STABLE and has several functions. True, the thrust control being behind the yoke makes it almost unusable. However, the yoke is so stable in calibration and recognition of its many buttons, I dont even have to utilize the software included!LEDs, duo-tone "steel" and black colors, very nice ergonomic grip, comfortable, the position of the palm rest and head are adjustable. This cannot be beat for value of price and function. I cannot praise it high enough and would gladly condemn sticks three times as expensive as this.

The ergonomics need improvement, but everything functions properly. I loved my MS Sidewinder 3D Pro but many new PCs obsoleted the 15-pin joystick port, so I had to buy a USB joystick. The Saitek had the same "swivel" rudder control that I loved on the Sidewinder. The RAH-66 Comanche was reported to have the same type of rudder control before DoD axed the program, so apparently the higher-ups liked the control interface as well.

The Saitek Cyborg Evo is a joystick for anyone who's looking for a mid-range priced joystick. You can customize the handle for a perfect fit, regardless whether you're right or left handed. I use it for my first-person-simulation games. I also have the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro, however it has problems calibrating unless I replug it. Even though the Cyborg is more expensive, I recomend it over the Logitech one.

I use this joystick to play Il-2 FB. The yaw, thrust and pointer hat controls come in very useful thereThe self calibrating feature of the joystick is very convenient.The buttons on the head of the stick are a little too close together.I don't make use of the base buttons or the adjustable head.The joystick is large and sturdy.

I use this unit to fly combat missions in Microsoft's various Flight Simulators and in piloting a Mech during Mechwarrior battles. The unit makes the transition easily. I don't have to worry about the technology in my hand, it just performs. Overall, it provides a flexible (programable) platfrom that delivers impressive gaming performace. A great device.

The Saitek Eborg is the best joystick I have ever used. It is so comfortable and easy to use.Many people shall look at it and think “too many buttons” but in today’s modern gaming there is a need to have that many buttons at your comfort as gaming is speeding up and it’s all about reflexes.The Eborg can be adjusted to any hand size and that for many people is a great advantage. The joystick can also be programmed and this is done through a GUI interface and easily done for people who are and are not computer literate.This is a must for Flight Sims and is great on game such as BF1942 & Desert Combat as it makes flying helicopters a lot easier. Buy this or be shot down!!

Wanted a quality but not expensive joystick to tackle Flight Simulator 2004 and have not been disappointed will be happily using this until I feel I wish to take on the bigger and more serious aircraft and want seperate throttle-rudder controls etc. For those niggles from other users regarding calibration it is interesting to note that I have just tried out a bought aircraft add-on for FS2004 and the joystick performs better and with a smoother response (I think) than with the FS2004 built in training aircraft!! Overall if starting out on FS2004 an ideal bit of kit that won`t break the bank.

I bought this flight stick to go along with Microsoft Flight Simulator X, Using a keyboard and mouse just isn't the same. The only problem I had was the hand grip, They have tried to make a universal base to the grip to allow all hand shapes and sizes (being left or right handed) to use it. I found that this wasn't so comfortable to rest my hand on as it 90 degree angle piece of plastic. I must add though that it can be taken off if found uncomfortable. The buttons, throttle lever and flight stick its self are perfect for any member of the family.

Because the game I bought it for became redundant when poxy MS Windows decided not to allow it to play on the uprated version of Windows I chose to install on my new PC -as the other one decided to give up working. I think it was when upgrading from Win 98 to Win XP. It was an old flight sim, but a goody. I now use an old steam powered X-Box for my gaming fixes, when I need them.

hi, i just bought flight simulator 2004 and was on a hunt for a good joystick. i finally decided to buy this joystick and i think its excelent- provides all the necessary functions required for a flight simulator game. it looks great too! and i bought it from amazon itself, and even though i didnt take the express post, it was delivered in 24 hrs in an enormous box, by parcel net.