Top Document: comp.sys.mac.games FAQ Previous Document: 25. What games will fail to run on my [AV Mac, PowerMac, bizarrely configured Mac]? How do I fix them? Next Document: 27. Is there a FAQ for [FA-18, Sim City 2000, Civilization, Bolo, Pathways into Darkness, Spaceward Ho!, Marathon, 7th Guest...] See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge It depends on what games you want to use the joysticks with. The Thrustmaster (WWW site at <http://www.thrustmaster.com>) is generally considered to be the best joystick for flight simulators, but it's rather pricey, and it's not ideal for other games. The Thrustmaster is reportedly also virtually unusable for left-handed people, as it is molded to be held in the right hand. Thrustmaster offers a Flight Control System, a Weapons Control System, and rudder pedals; you must have the FCS to use the WCS or rudder pedals. The Gravis MouseStick II has some problems, but it works well with many games, it allows a second joystick to be chained up, and it's considerably cheaper. Gravis (WWW site at <http://www.gravis.com>) also makes the Gravis GamePad, a lightweight, plastic Sega Genesis-style controller with an optional screw-in joystick adapter. Like the MouseStick, it's inexpensive and allows chaining of ADB devices, and it can be used by left-handed players. The Flightstick Pro is also popular and less expensive than the Thrustmaster. CH Products (WWW site at <http://www.chproducts.com>), which makes the Flightstick Pro, also produces the Jetstick, an inexpensive but sturdy 2-button joystick. CH will soon be releasing an F-16 Flightstick, Throttle, and rudder/driving pedals for the Mac. If you have Sega Genesis, 3DO, or Atari joysticks lying around, you may want to consider the Choicestick (WWW site at <http://www.kernel.com>), an adapter that allows you to use control pads from certain other game systems with your Mac. You can purchase it bundled with a control pad or joystick if you don't already own one. Similarly, if you have an Commodore/Atari compatible joystick, the MacEnjoy adaptor from Fesh! (thebug@berlin.snafu.de) will let you use it with your Mac. MacEnjoy also makes the MacEnjoy Style, a 5-button joystick molded for a right-hand grip; it allows a second joystick to be chained up. For current prices and pictures of most of these products, try the Cyberian Outpost web site at <http://www.cybout.com>. User Contributions:Top Document: comp.sys.mac.games FAQ Previous Document: 25. What games will fail to run on my [AV Mac, PowerMac, bizarrely configured Mac]? How do I fix them? Next Document: 27. Is there a FAQ for [FA-18, Sim City 2000, Civilization, Bolo, Pathways into Darkness, Spaceward Ho!, Marathon, 7th Guest...] Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: schulman+@pitt.edu (Christina Schulman)
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