Is this one any good: http://amzn.to/fGRrob

I could tell you to get a Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar but it 's not in your price range (Although if you are patient you may find one of these, in a bargain since they are being replaced by Thrustmaster HOTAS A-10). But I also own a Logitech Freedom 2.4 GHz Cordless Joystick ( http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Freedom-2-4-Cordless-Joystick/dp/B00006OP9C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1294768443&sr=1-1-spell ), and I think it's ideal for you (No messing around with cables, and you can play MechWarrior 3 like I did)).

Kind of expensive though?

dose it have to be a joystick why not a joypad ?

also cable ones are always better...

Joysticks:

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-CCB4423700 ... 57&sr=1-35

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-963291-0 ... 025&sr=1-2

joypads:

just get a wired usb xbox360 one you can't go wrong with that or a ps3 one is ok too

I got one of these joystick a couple of months ago for a fiver no idea if it any good as I've never used it with any game.

Saitek & Logitech make the best ones and the price is always right 🙂

Then you can check this http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Extreme-Joystick-Silver-Black/dp/B00009OY9U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1294943255&sr=1-1 . I think it's like the wireless one.

Has anyone heard anything about the cougar? It's sold out everywhere and no word on when or if there's a new batch coming. Two other questions(that I tried to research)while I'm at it...

Does the stick twist for rudder control or do I need pedals(dealbreaker-I want to twist)?

How long is the cable between the stick and throttle?

In a perfect world, I'd like to get my hands on it before the buy to feel it out. Living in NYC, you'd think that would be possible, but to no avail as yet.

P.S. - DarkOne, first time back since the update. You nailed it. The update is GORGEOUS. And it's gorgeous on top of form following function. Right on.