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Review on Extreme 3D Pro Joystick Windows by Aneta Kaska ᠌

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Nothing unusual, a normal product.

This joystick seems neither good nor bad, making it tough to make a conclusive judgment on it. There are enough buttons on the joystick, but they're awkwardly placed on the base. The joystick, on the other hand, has enough controls. The next two buttons are very awkward to hit with the hand in this posture, and they also lead to erratic control of the thrust. Two fingers will presumably lie on them, with the thumb guiding the thrust, as this was likely intended by the designers. It worked well out of the box (particularly along the yaw axis), and some people might even prefer that kind of play if they didn't have to make any adjustments at all (the joystick reset all the way to zero) because the joystick is that precise. The joystick also rapidly starts playing. Right out of the box, it functioned (especially along the yaw axis). The right side of the joystick acts as a base because it was made for right-handed people. After only a month, the blowback is clearly visible, with the device veering 2-3 degrees up and down and 10 (!) degrees to the right without ever returning to its original position. There are other items in this price range that are of similar quality, so if you're in the market for a joystick but aren't sure what you'll enjoy and aren't ready to commit to something more serious (and pricey), this could be a fine alternative to test. If you're itching to buy a gaming joystick but aren't quite ready to commit to a more high-end one, this is a good option to consider (and expensive). The cost of this joystick will be added to the cost of the next one, so keep that in mind. Also, remember that the progressive reaction means you'll likely need to make a very quick decision. The joystick also requires drivers that are quite out of date (2022), there may be installation troubles, and the driver-program itself contains features that are both obsolete and no longer usable.

Pros
  • The grip is really pleasant. Robust, with a highly responsive joystick that features separate axis configurations on the grip (does not work everywhere)
Cons
  • It's easy to accidentally engage the secondary fire by pressing the button on the side of the handle, which is also positioned in the grip. Rapidly, the lights begin to flicker.