Saitek ST290 Programmable Joystick with Throttle

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Radical design and styling to provide gamers precision and style. 3-position Handle Adjustment fits all hand sizes. Adjustable Palm Rest and central level throttle for left- or right-handed gaming.
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Technical Details

- Rapid-Fire Trigger
- 8-way 'Point-of-view' Hat Switch
- Single Spring Gimbal Mechanism
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 "All You Could Ask For" 2009-11-10
By Jefferson T. Packer (Taos, NM)
I bought the Saitek ST290 at Wal-Mart about three years ago for $30. Since then, it has been pounded daily by both Mechwarrior and a multitude of different flight sims. It has probably endured at least 500 hours of pretty rough usage, and the buttons all still work and the axies (?) are still pretty accurate, with very little twitch or numbness.



Really, could you possibly ask for more for $30? I'm going to order another one.

 "Great Product" 2009-07-14
By Andrew C. Lashinsky
I love this joystick when i got microsoft flight simulator i wanted a cheap joystick to start off with and its still awesome. if you are looking at it get it.



Pros:

Programmable Buttons

Trigger

Throttle Control

Cons:

None that i can think off

 "angry potential buyer" 2009-06-21
By Azubuike I. Nwadei
why on earth does this joystick cost so much? I buy one almost every year and at walmart and it costs 19.99. What the hell is wrong with amazon.com

 "Saitek ST290 Joystick" 2009-03-17
By Luvs 2 Cook (Florida)
My husband has used this model joystick for years and finally wore his old one out. We searched locally and couldn't find one - we tried other brands and models, but he claims this one is the best one for use with his flight simulators. Easy to program and use.

 "Cheap and Functional" 2008-11-23
By Stephen Michael Wait (Missouri)
Here's the deal this a cheap functional joystick with very few buttons. That means that if you're playing any Sim style games (Mechwarrior, Freespace, flight sim, ect), You've got a joystick to fly with, but that doesn't mean you're going to be using it for more than that, all of the wrest of controls are still on your keyboard The throttle is a letdown, it's sturdy, but being on the rear in the center sucks, the joystick doesn't seem like it would hold up for super long, I bought it to bide time until I could get a Steel Battalion controller and a Xbox to USB converter, If you're not a hardcore Sim fan this joystick is worth the money, anyone looking to get more function should look elsewhere. That being said the rudder twist is fairly sensitive and takes alittle getting used to, but once you do it's actually the most pleasant thing about the joystick.


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Saitek Cyborg Evo Joystick

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A joystick legacy continues with 'evo' - the next installment of Saitek's Cyborg development, offering improved adjustability, refined control interfaces and new hard hitting styling. Includes adjustable palm rest and central level throttle for left- or right-handed gaming. Find your optimum gaming position with 4-direction Adjustment Screws. Program your controller using powerful smart technology software.
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Technical Details

- 8-way 'Point-of-view' Hat Switch
- 3D-Twist rudder control and Rapid-Fire Trigger
- Single Spring Gimbal Mechanism
- 4 Base Buttons and 2 Shift Buttons
- 5 Thumb Buttons
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 "Saitek Cyborg Evo " 2009-03-16
By David F. Boynton (Arkansas)
This is my second Saitek Joystick, and I have enjoyed using both. The Evo

is very ergonomically adjustable, and has lots of programable features. I

bought one that didn't come with a cd-rom, so had to do some downloading.

I wasn't very impressed with the speed or usefullness of Saitek's response, but eventually got the programming done. The item is a joy to

use, very responsive and precise, I like it.

 "GOOD VALUE FOR PRODUCT" 2009-01-10
By Summer Purvis (CROSSROADS, MS)
THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED IN MY WIFE'S NAME BUT WAS FOR ME. THE PRODUCT IS A GOOD PURCHASE FOR THE PRICE. I WAS A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED THAT IT DID NOT COME WITH A CD OR MANUAL. I FINALLY FIGURED OUT THE FUNCTIONS BY TRIAL AND ERROR. IT WORKS WELL AND IS A VAST IMPROVEMENT OVER TRYING TO FLY BY MOUSE CONTROL. SINCE I HAD USED THE MOUSE SO MUCH I HAD TO MORE OR LESS START ALL OVER BUT IT IS MUCH MORE RESPONSIVE AND SENSITIVE THAN THE MOUSE. IT SEEMS WELL MADE AND I THINK IT IS WELL WORTH THE PRICE.

 "Good Joystick" 2008-10-02
By Kavan (Cincinnati, OH USA)
Ergonomics could be improved but control is great. I use this for X-Plane 9, works great.

 "Ergonomics deficient but works well" 2008-01-27
By Charlie (Michigan USA)
The ergonomics need improvement, but everything functions properly. I loved my MS Sidewinder 3D Pro but many new PCs obsoleted the 15-pin joystick port, so I had to buy a USB joystick. The Saitek had the same "swivel" rudder control that I loved on the Sidewinder. The RAH-66 Comanche was reported to have the same type of rudder control before DoD axed the program, so apparently the higher-ups liked the control interface as well.

 "Complete Control" 2007-12-19
By J. Smith (Maine USA)
I use this unit to fly combat missions in Microsoft's various Flight Simulators and in piloting a Mech during Mechwarrior battles. The unit makes the transition easily. I don't have to worry about the technology in my hand, it just performs. Overall, it provides a flexible (programable) platfrom that delivers impressive gaming performace. A great device.


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Saitek Cyborg Evo Force PC Flight Stick ( PS27 )

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The Cyborg Evo Force is the world's first fully adjustable Force Feedback stick. The customizable head and stick enables left- and right-handers to find their optimum gaming position. Includes advanced programming software by Saitek Smart Technology. The Cyborg Evo Force uses the most advanced Force Feedback from Immersion and reproduces up to 16 force effects at once.
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Technical Details

- Rapid-fire trigger, 5 fire buttons, 8-way point of view hat switch
- Single spring action for use with non-Force Feedback games
- 3 position handle adjustment to suit all hand sizes
- Lever throttle, 2 shift buttons, 4 base buttons
- 3D twist for rudder control
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 "Perfect Fit" 2009-09-23
By S. Hagerty (Fort Wayne, IN USA)
I'm certainly no expert or "gamer" but I've used a few joysticks in my day. WWhat I love about this model is it's flexibilty and adjustability. I have a neurological disorder and I'm gradually losing the use of my right arm and hand (and of course I'm right handed). I bought some games for therapy (thats what I told my wife and I'm sticking to it...LOL). I needed a joystick which I could switch between right and left handed depending on how I was doing that particular day. Plus this model has adjustments for the tilt and angle of the head and buttons which makes it really fit well. The throttle is centrally located and the buttons on the base are duplicated on each side to fully complete it's flexibility and ambidextrousness. The force feedback is new to me, but is a really cool option. All-in-all, this is an excellent joystick and an excellent value.

 "no support" 2009-08-09
By David R. Nyman (kalamazoo,mi.)
i could not get the joystick to work, i called saitek tech support several times and recieved no help at all. when i did get to talk to someone they said that they would get back to me but never did. how does a company like that stay in business?

 "Saitek Cyborg Evo PS27" 2009-02-07
By T. Murchison
First joystick I have owned. Using mainly for X-Plane, find it's response to be less fluid and precise than I would have expected for hardware in this price category.

 "Nice joystick for the price" 2009-02-02
By J. Woodard
Very nice joystick works in XP and Vista.

The only sugestion I have, I would like it better if the throttle control

were placed on either side of the joystick instead of directly to the rear.

 "Actually Not a Bad Joystick for the $" 2008-11-22
By J. Quiroz (Glendale, AZ)
Although there are many options for controlling your flight sim aircraft, this joystick has been a very good choice (for me) especially considering the price (I got mine for less than $50 from Amazon - new). There are more expensive options with more bells and whistles but it all depends on what your willing to spend.



Set-up was straight-forward however I don't like the fact that set-up includes drivers for a mouse and keyboard.



The large null zone in the center - I have not experienced at all. In fact - at least in Flight Sim X the most subtle movements are noticeable in most aircraft. There are some user designed aircraft that the stick is finicky with especially the rudder - so that could be a software quirk. Which also brings up a the point that this stick would definitely benefit from having on board trim controls.



It seems that it really depends which game you're playing as to how much feedback you get. I've noticed the most response in FSX (look out when you crash)! I have yet to try it on X-Plane 9 but I've noticed that its very slight on IL2 right out of the box. I've also noticed that I lose FF in IL2 at times and don't know if its the stick or the software. But it seems the key is to at least have the settings properly adjusted for every game.



Being an actual pilot, the feedback where flaps and gear being deployed as well as air turbulance and touch-downs on landing all work well in FSX and are all very much appreciated. In an actual aircraft scenario, when you raise the flaps, the plane feels as though its sinking slightly and that is the feeling I get with this stick running FSX. I can also feel the difference between the weight of a Cessna and the weight of a P51 when pulling back or otherwise controlling the stick - again with hardly no dead zone at all - very responsive. I have several aircraft models that work extremely well in FSX and I've also downloaded a bunch of junk. The necessary files on some of the user designed aircraft are just not there and it seems that also includes the support for proper force feedback.



Take all these reviews for what they're worth and remember that users really should check their software settings for the joystick and the simulators before they submit their reviews.


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Laptop Speakers - USB, Portable, Compact, Travel Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex 2 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Speaker (Black)

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 "fantastic speaker" 2009-11-09
By Carol Mae (Florida)
I was amazed how good this speaker works. I have an Acer 10.1" netbook for travel and the speakers leave a lot to be desired. This speaker works great (better than my big, expensive laptop) and very easy to pack.

 "GREAT LITTLE SPEAKER" 2009-10-24
By Diane E. Bruckner (Santa Clarita, CA USA)
I received the usb speaker a lot quicker than I thought I would. It sounds great, very loud for such a little thing, and my Vista laptop installed it automatically - no problem. Price was right! Great deal!

 "Recommended for MacBook" 2009-10-12
By Skoob (Raleigh, NC)
This speaker works fantastically with my MacBook. The MacBook speakers with the volume level at its max produce the the same audio as these speakers turned down low. And the quality of sound remains solid at all the volume levels but the very highest, where I noticed some static, though the only reason I turned it up that high wasas a test. I've never needed to turn it up past mid-way, which is loud enough to fill a room. In fact, sitting by the computer I don't turn them up past the first few levels. They're loud little speakers. I thought it might annoy me to have just one speaker, but you can angle it to most positions to get the almost-feel of two speakers on both sides. I've been using the speaker for a few weeks, not just for travel but for everyday video/audio content because I rarely sit with my laptop at my desk to plug it in to my main system. The first time you plug the speaker in, you have go into the operating system's settings and change the audio to recognize the speaker. But after that it automatically detects if you have the speaker plugged in, and will play through the speaker (and if it's not plugged in, it plays through the computers speakers). I don't usually write Amazon reviews, but I was skeptical of buying these speakers after reading some of the reviews on here, and in my experience they are incredibly easy to use and transport, and the best quality one could need from such a small speaker.

 "Speakers" 2009-09-27
By Len Richmond (upstate New York)
Having not owned a laptop before I was not sure which way to go, but having purchased thr speakers I am quite happy with their performance

 "Good, Not Great, Sound" 2009-09-23
By Steve K. (King George, VA United States)
Good, Not Great, Sound.

I just got these for my new Dell Studio laptop. Sound quality is significantly better than the built-in speakers but still not up to home listening or audiophile standards. With a lot of bootleg recordings of varying quality, I found these speakers made unlistenable music listenable again, but still not great. Since I really needed something portable, I'm still satisfied but wouldn't recommend them as a home stereo option. For high-quality sound you'll still need powered desktop speakers. These speakers did really boost the volume though, which could come in handy for watching movies while traveling. Worth $40-$50 only because portability was the critical factor for me. Otherwise, you can probably get better sound from a pair of low-cost desktop speakers.


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Awarded the #1 Joystick in Multimedia World's Readers' Choice Awards, the FlightStick looks and feels just like a real jet stick, built with potentiometers rated to 2 million cycles, sturdy base and fire buttons rated to 10 million shots; when you grab on, you'll feel the difference of CH's quality craftsmanship and durability.
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- USB programmable joystick
- 3 axis and 24 buttons (three push buttons, one mode switch button, three 4 way hat switches and one 8 way point of view hat)
- Total of 132 programmable functions with the new Control Manager software (included)
- Realistic F-16 handle
- Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP or Mac OS 8.6 and above
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 "Best stick for flight simulators!" 2009-09-26
By J. Seaman (California)
This is the only stick to get for serious flight simulator action. It can be a challenge for some to program, but I found it fun to set up.

 "CH Products Fighterstick USB" 2009-08-31
By T. Borgstadt
My Company manufacturers the real F-16 Fighter Stick with the accompanying fly-by-wire stick force sensor. This stick is configured pretty much like the real thing; buttons and switch location are just as they are on the real F-16 Fighter Stick. All in all, it performs very solidly and is very accurate. Perfect for a fighter stick sim; only drawback is that you must also purchase the rudder peddles as there is no rotational axis that ops for a rudder; yes you can program rudder on the keyboard, however, it's pretty much of an on-off switch that provides little real control.

 "Best Joy Stick on the market" 2009-08-24
By Nathan J. Hook (MN)
I just ordered a new one of these today, I've been waiting for several years to get a new one - trying to convince my wife I needed it.



This is the best joystick i've ever had, my old one which I bought in the mid-90s finally died on me a couple of years ago. It wasn't the hours and hours of gaming which killed it, it was the trip from New Zealand to the US, where the movers didn't have it sitting upright, but rather, jammed down on the one of the axis for 2 months in transit. Argh! It stopped centering and made flying impossible.



Still, for about 13 years this joystick took every bit of punishment i gave it. I used it for racing games, motorcycle games and of course numerous flight simulators, such as Falcon 4.0 Allied Force. The beast never missed a beat, every button still clicks like it's brand new.



Thus when it came to finally retire the old one I had no hesitation in getting the latest USB based version...I can't recommend it enough.

 "King kong controller" 2009-07-20
By Nirmal David (India)
This controller has some really good...assignable options like ...multiple hat switches and buttons and a mode selector...

But you can reach up to the controls only if ur body size was 6.5 feet minimum and u have hands to match...These are huuuuge.....its not possible to keep ur thumb in the angle for the lower hat switch and then just flick up to the pov hat switch...

you will literally have to raise ur elbow and whole arm to reach it.

and I am not a small person Im 6 foot.

The most disappointing aspect was the trim control wheels.

They are infact not controllers that you can just assign trim axises to...

but a kind of caliberation mechanism for the stick itself...

so when u use the elevator trim axis it modifies your joystick axis ever so slightly to have a upward or downward tendency....this really sucks in game as its very non intuitive and I found them very very difficult to control...kind of sad assuming I bought these transported all the way to India only because of the trim wheels :(.

But having said that I must also say the joystick axis are very sensitive and nice....and having a seperate pivot for pitch and roll allows for very precise input..

and they're built like beasts as well...very very tough...

wish they would make one in a slightly smaller size as well...:(

 "Well Worth the Price" 2009-04-03
By LE~Heureux (NE Colorado)
I've had a gameport CH HOTAS with same 'stick, Prothrottle and rudder pedals for years and it was easy to map the buttons and the devices are still going strong after years of yankin' and bankin' in Red Baron3d (by comparison I broke two Logitech sticks in a row before I found CH products. They worked great but didn't hold up like the Fighterstick rig). I was forced into USB by the march of technology and a new flight sim called OFF that runs on XP. I haven't had time to dope out the mapping software yet but the stick itself is exactly like my beloved analog one, so I'm sure I'll love it. LE~Heureux


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- Plug and play for PC and Mac. Uses only USB power, no wires or batteries!
- Easy to use. Incredibly compact and portable. Great for travel!
- Produces crystal clear sound with dual 1-watt digital amps and 2 high output, full range micro drivers.
- Patent pending flexible design allows you to totally customize your listening experience by flexing the speaker into virtually any position.
- This amazing gadget was featured in the NY Times, on ABC News, in WIRED magazine, and on virtually every gadget site in the world.
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 "FUZZY DISTORTED SOUND - Worse than built-in laptop speakers" 2009-11-05
By J. Carder (San Diego, CA)
I travel a lot and like to play music in my hotel room through my laptop but wanted to get something with more juice than the speakers built into my laptop. I was extremely disappointed when I first heard these speakers. They were so weak and distorted I switched back to my Laptops speakers after just a couple minutes of the weak, fuzzy distorted sound they made. They were clearly weaker than my laptops built-in speakers, which are not that great.



I recommend these only if your current laptop does not have its own speakers, otherwise it's basically the same or worse for playing music as standard built-in laptop speakers.

 "Nice product - space and $ saver" 2009-11-05
By M. Egan (Chicago)
This is a well designed (except for on small thing - see below) little gadget/product/speaker. It works exactly as advertised. Not meant to be mini Bose speakers. They are just much better versions of laptop internal speakers that can be pointed in any direction rather than the ones in the laptop that are weak and lame and point straight up instead of at the listener usually. Just plug and play. I was looking for a pair of mini stand-alone speakers for a computer that I use for youtube and instructional video type stuff where I don't need great stereo audio but the internal speakers just aren't good enough. This is where these fit it. They take up no actual desk space and are much louder than the internals and quality is good too. I ordered another one and I wouldn't hesitate to give these as gifts. My one tiny con is that it doesn't have an on/off or volume control but they work off of the same controls as the internals so wtf.

 "Cost-effective and portable." 2009-11-01
By Nicholas Zacharias (Houston, TX USA)
I bought this when my Dell laptop's built-in speakers died after 4 years of relentless use. It was very cost-effective and produces the same quality as the factory built-in speakers, while being eminently portable and easy to use. I highly recommend it!

 "World Class Service" 2009-10-30
By H. Sessa (New Haven CT)
I bought one of these b-flex speakers based to some degree on reviews I saw here on Amazon. I liked it so much I bought 2 more for my wife and son. One of the 3 had some static. With no hesitation whatsoever the company sent me a replacement at no cost. The replacement came today and it works like a charm . I cannot recall a company with a better attitude and more consideration for the customer. You should buy this and any other product they sell because Jlab most definitely backs up their truly exceptional products.

 "Better, Not Great, Sound" 2009-10-20
By Steve K. (King George, VA United States)
These speakers do a good job of boosting the volume and improve sound quality, but the sound quality is still not great. These speakers are okay if you need something totally portable to improve sound quality and boost the volume. If you want your laptop PC to double as a serious entertainment center, however, you still need to get some desk or tabletop speakers. Worth buying if you really need the portability and don't expect great things, otherwise just buy a set of desktop speakers.


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