Vista - Vista compatable joystick

**scr621** · 11-04-2008

HELP

I'm looking for advice on what is the best joystick that is Vista compatable for arcade/1st person shooter games like Chaos engine, The Suffering etc.
I don't need anything too fancy as I'm NOT a serious gamer & NOT into flight sims etc.

Thanx in advance for any help

(Vista 32 bit system)

**Dwarf** · 11-04-2008

Hi scr621,

Here is a link to Microsoft which shows compatible joysticks for Vista 32-bit: Windows Vista Compatibility Center Search Results - joystick
Here are the links to the manufacturers mentioned:
Saitek the home of PC Gaming, PC Peripherals, PC Audio and Chess & Games
CH Products Joysticks, Industrial Joysticks and Gaming Joysticks, Flight Sim Yokes and Throttles and Industrial Trackballs
http://www.logitech.com/
Thrustmaster â€“ SpÃ©cialiste des accessoires de jeux pour PCs & Consoles

**mike-cow** · 11-04-2008

While it's really a gamepad rather than joystick, my suggestion is;

Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

They have a USB adapter than allows you to use an original XBOX 360 wireless controller too (which is awesome if you own one :P). It also allows you to connect any wireless XBOX 360 hardware to your pc, such as their headsets. There is a bundle with a controller and the dongle available too, but the wired edition is cheaper so I suggested that to start.

**mika7367** · 11-04-2008

Yeah! I've the same problem but the easy fix is setting the screensaver and when to turn off monitor to NEVER.When you leave to go somewhere else just turn off the monitor via the power button.My PC is always on 24/7 and never have I used screen savers (for LCD(you don't need them)).Just turn it off at the power button at the front.I've a Logitech Attack 3 joystick for flight sims and a generic game pad for platform and driving games.(both usb).For real FPS I suggest using the mouse and keyboard!.

**scr621** · 11-04-2008

Thank you all for your assistance!
There are quite a few joysticks mentioned. As I'm a novice can someone suggest say maybe the top 3 suitable for my need please? Just a non fancy shmancy joystick for arcade/1st person shooter games.

**scr621** · 11-04-2008

Dwarf, I'm here in US but I'm from Leeds

**mike-cow** · 11-05-2008

There is no top 3 most suitable, it all comes down to what you like. But considering the popularity of FPS games on consoles, dual analog gamepads should work fine. In my opinon the XBOX 360 controller is the best of the lot...

**roy69** · 11-05-2008

Saitek make a cyborg evo joystick that I use, it is very good and compatable.

**scr621** · 11-18-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by roy69

Saitek make a cyborg evo joystick that I use, it is very good and compatable.

I just got my cyborg evo joystick,
But it doesn't seem to work with the 2 games I have on my PC Chaos Engine & the Suffering. The joystick arrived with little instructions & no disk

Am I supposed to be looking for games that specifically need a joystick to be able to use it?

**mike-cow** · 11-18-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by scr621

Am I supposed to be looking for games that specifically need a joystick to be able to use it?

It should be enough that they specifically support joystick control... I can't see anyone using the cyborg evo for a 1st person shooter though, but that's just me, I may be wrong.

11-04-2008	#1 (permalink)
scr621 Vista Home Premium 32bit. 33 posts	Vista compatable joystick HELP I'm looking for advice on what is the best joystick that is Vista compatable for arcade/1st person shooter games like Chaos engine, The Suffering etc. I don't need anything too fancy as I'm NOT a serious gamer & NOT into flight sims etc. Thanx in advance for any help (Vista 32 bit system)
My System Specs

11-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
Dwarf Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,180 posts	Re: Vista compatable joystick Hi scr621, Here is a link to Microsoft which shows compatible joysticks for Vista 32-bit: Windows Vista Compatibility Center Search Results - joystick Here are the links to the manufacturers mentioned: Saitek the home of PC Gaming, PC Peripherals, PC Audio and Chess & Games CH Products Joysticks, Industrial Joysticks and Gaming Joysticks, Flight Sim Yokes and Throttles and Industrial Trackballs http://www.logitech.com/ Thrustmaster â€“ SpÃ©cialiste des accessoires de jeux pour PCs & Consoles
My System Specs

11-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
mike-cow Vista Home Premium x64 169 posts	Re: Vista compatable joystick While it's really a gamepad rather than joystick, my suggestion is; Xbox 360 Controller for Windows They have a USB adapter than allows you to use an original XBOX 360 wireless controller too (which is awesome if you own one :P). It also allows you to connect any wireless XBOX 360 hardware to your pc, such as their headsets. There is a bundle with a controller and the dongle available too, but the wired edition is cheaper so I suggested that to start.
My System Specs

11-04-2008	#4 (permalink)
mika7367 Vista Ultimate x64 15 posts	Re: Vista compatable joystick Yeah! I've the same problem but the easy fix is setting the screensaver and when to turn off monitor to NEVER.When you leave to go somewhere else just turn off the monitor via the power button.My PC is always on 24/7 and never have I used screen savers (for LCD(you don't need them)).Just turn it off at the power button at the front.I've a Logitech Attack 3 joystick for flight sims and a generic game pad for platform and driving games.(both usb).For real FPS I suggest using the mouse and keyboard!. Last edited by mika7367; 11-04-2008 at 08:06 AM.. Reason: forgot a bit
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11-04-2008	#5 (permalink)
scr621 Vista Home Premium 32bit. 33 posts	Re: Vista compatable joystick Thank you all for your assistance! There are quite a few joysticks mentioned. As I'm a novice can someone suggest say maybe the top 3 suitable for my need please? Just a non fancy shmancy joystick for arcade/1st person shooter games.
My System Specs

11-04-2008	#6 (permalink)
scr621 Vista Home Premium 32bit. 33 posts	Re: Vista compatable joystick Dwarf, I'm here in US but I'm from Leeds
My System Specs

11-05-2008	#7 (permalink)
mike-cow Vista Home Premium x64 169 posts	Re: Vista compatable joystick There is no top 3 most suitable, it all comes down to what you like. But considering the popularity of FPS games on consoles, dual analog gamepads should work fine. In my opinon the XBOX 360 controller is the best of the lot...
My System Specs

11-05-2008	#8 (permalink)
roy69 Vista home premium 64 bit 2,102 posts	Re: Vista compatable joystick Saitek make a cyborg evo joystick that I use, it is very good and compatable.
My System Specs

11-18-2008	#9 (permalink)
scr621 Vista Home Premium 32bit. 33 posts	Re: Vista compatable joystick Quote: Originally Posted by roy69 Saitek make a cyborg evo joystick that I use, it is very good and compatable. I just got my cyborg evo joystick, But it doesn't seem to work with the 2 games I have on my PC Chaos Engine & the Suffering. The joystick arrived with little instructions & no disk Am I supposed to be looking for games that specifically need a joystick to be able to use it?
My System Specs

11-18-2008	#10 (permalink)
mike-cow Vista Home Premium x64 169 posts	Re: Vista compatable joystick Quote: Originally Posted by scr621 Am I supposed to be looking for games that specifically need a joystick to be able to use it? It should be enough that they specifically support joystick control... I can't see anyone using the cyborg evo for a 1st person shooter though, but that's just me, I may be wrong.
My System Specs

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