Logitech GExtreme 3D PRO Joystick, 12 Programmable Buttons, 8-way Hat Switch, Stable, Weighted Base, Rapid-fire Trigger, USB, PC - Black/Silver,Pack of 1

I bought this joystick as a replacement of my old logitech attack 3 joystick and after using it a bit I wished I had upgraded earlier.As expected from logitech, the Extreme 3D Pro offers excellent build quality and value for money. Compared to the quality of other joysticks in this price range I can't understand why you would buy anything else. The joystick offers eleven programmable buttons as well as a trigger, hat stick and throttle control. All the buttons very really solid and the sheer number of them means you can keep your hand near the joystick as opposed to the keyboard for longer. The throttle feels really nice and has a large flap that makes it easier to make more precise movements. The stick itself feels very expensive and works perfectly in games. I know lots of people aren't keen on the yaw function being incorporated into joysticks and I was initially sceptical myself, however I have found it to be very useful and easy to use. Beneath all the buttons the joystick has a very large and heavy base making it very stable. The only downside is that it's only really practical for right handed users so left handed people are probably better off opting for an ambidextrous joystick.Overall, I couldn't recommend this joystick enough and would highly advise choosing it over other models in a similar price range.

When I was trying to find a replacement for my much-loved (but ancient) Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro joystick, I stumbled across an impressively detailed and objective review of the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro on reddit by M0b1u5.That review prompted me to buy it and I found it's everything you could want from a mid-range joystick - solid features, decent quality and great value.If you want proper HOTAS and ultimate quality you should look for more expensive sticks but, for occasional use on flight sims, space sims etc it's got everything you need and nothing you don't.Plus, it's wildly popular so you can find setups to add in to your game which saves you having to define keys etc yourself.Also, it has enough buttons that allow for 'shift +' type functions to double-up (quadruple-up?) the main function keys so you can bind many controls to it. This is VERY useful if you want to use a VR headset (when playing Elite Dangerous for example) because you can't see your keyboard when you wear a headset (no, I hadn't thought of that either...).

For it's low price point it's definitely usable and leaps and bounds above keyboard or mouse control.The shape fits my hand fairly well but the after long sessions I do find my hand hurting and the rest towards the bottom of the stick isn't the most comfortable.The action of the stick is okay, it turns and moves well but you'll need to set some small dead zones as it doesn't rest particularly well at neutral.The throttle control is the biggest weakness of the stick and it can be really hard to make small adjustments with it, landing helicopters for example will take a lot of patience and practice to get a feel for the flap and there's very little indication of a neutral zone in the middle.The software (logitech profiler) could be a little easier to find online but shouldn't take too long if you're used to this kind of thing. The software it'self however is pretty bad and outdated. It works fine but looks very old and perhaps the worst crime of all is that the calibration (arguably the most important feature of the software) is hidden and you'll have to look up a tutorial on how to do it.To calibrate you need to click options > game controllers and then for seemingly no reason, hold down CTRL + SHIFT, then click properties > calibrate. What motivated them to hide such a basic feature in this way I'll probably never know.Overall, don't let the negatives mentioned here to put you off, as I say for the price you really can't go wrong. You can't really be expecting full H.O.T.A.S levels of control for this price but it's a great budget stick to get started with and will give you much more control than mouse and keyboard.

Please bear in mind...I have used this thing for 100+ hours of Elite Dangerous but I have never used any other type of flight-stick.Pro's-All the buttons and triggers feel good and there is a handy "mini D-Pad" on top on the stick.-It's made of plastic but it has a wide base and it's fairly sturdy. It feels like a more expensive product than it is.-The stick can be "twisted" left to right to control Yaw.-You can use any of the 6 buttons at the side as modifiers giving you crazy amounts of binding options.Con's-From time to time the stick doesn't always return to neutral meaning you drift a little to one side.(Fixed by adding generous dead-zones in-game, which also makes the controls feel a bit less responsive)-The "throttle" lever works fine but it feels cheaper than the rest of the stick.-The plastic ridge you rest your hand on while flying does the job, but can get sore for long play sessions.SummaryIf you want to try playing games with a flight-stick, especially Elite Dangerous, without breaking the bank...This is probably the one you should buy.

Bought this item for MSFS 2020 great joystick. really sturdy and weight means it doesnt move from desk area easily. really good and strong built quality. My only criticism is the fact the throttle lever is built under the actual joystick, so when playing MSFS you have to pre-empt the use of throttle, would have been better served on the side of the actual stick.Other than that I am happy with my purchase and does the job. Just plug in and play via USB no need to install. its so easy to use.