Saitek AV8R Impressions (With Demo!)

[SEE]

The AV8R isn't a very durable design and more suited to occaisional use. Return it under the guarantee. You must take it easy with them as they will not cope with being heavy handed. In the heat of a battle it is very easy to exert too much force and it's end game for the stick! Mine's 3 months old and I doubt it will last more than a few weeks more. Rudder has been fine tho' but switches are intermittent and trigger switch has completely failed. Game deserves a far better joystick...........are you listening Saitek!

[markyboyacebassist]

Originally Posted by SEE

The AV8R isn't a very durable design and more suited to occaisional use. Return it under the guarantee. You must take it easy with them as they will not cope with being heavy handed. In the heat of a battle it is very easy to exert too much force and it's end game for the stick! Mine's 3 months old and I doubt it will last more than a few weeks more. Rudder has been fine tho' but switches are intermittent and trigger switch has completely failed. Game deserves a far better joystick...........are you listening Saitek!

I've ordered one of these babies!!

http://www.gamebaz.com/?a=i&i=21039

[SEE]

Anyone else using that one?: Like to know how well it works with BOP. Expensive but, you get what you pay for these days.

[markyboyacebassist]

Originally Posted by markyboyacebassist

I've ordered one of these babies!!

http://www.gamebaz.com/?a=i&i=21039

That price includes the shipping costs!
The flight stick is around $164

[SEE]

when it arrives may be you could write a review...........

[markyboyacebassist]

Originally Posted by SEE

when it arrives may be you could write a review...........

That would be a pleasure!

[InfiniteStates]

Originally Posted by SEE

The AV8R isn't a very durable design and more suited to occaisional use.

I couldn't personally recommend anything to anyone that uses micro-switches... Unless that switch is only pressed like once a day.