Central MS FFB2 topic - repair, settings and mods

[KG26_Alpha]

Have you re-calibrated it on your PC ?

[Barman1942]

Originally Posted by KG26_Alpha

Have you re-calibrated it on your PC ?

I have, it didn't seem to make much of a difference. The stick has been behaving a little more normally recently, but it sometimes still cuts out, and I've had it cut out once when I pulled the trigger.

[KG26_Alpha]

MSFFB2 Windows 8.1

No longer looses FFB when going to desktop and returning to the game.

[pencon]

I had a Logitech force pro stick just go dead on me , and after looking for a replacement and not finding any with FF I ended up buying a new used sidewinder ff2 . WOW! What a difference ! I can actually aim now . I was hating my Logitech and the elevator function was fading out on it . The Sidewinder is so much better of a stick with much much more feedback it's amazing . I was getting tired of my sims with the old stick but now it's gotten interesting once again . Way more finesse and way more range in movement with this stick . Worth every penny of the 120 I paid for it .

[nearmiss]

Originally Posted by pencon

I had a Logitech force pro stick just go dead on me , and after looking for a replacement and not finding any with FF I ended up buying a new used sidewinder ff2 . WOW! What a difference ! I can actually aim now . I was hating my Logitech and the elevator function was fading out on it . The Sidewinder is so much better of a stick with much much more feedback it's amazing . I was getting tired of my sims with the old stick but now it's gotten interesting once again . Way more finesse and way more range in movement with this stick . Worth every penny of the 120 I paid for it .

Curious posting. Where do you buy a new Sidewinder FF2?
They haven't made them in about 10 years AFAIK.

I have one, and I've held onto and maintained it carefully all these years.

It would be indeed good news, if MSFT was making it again.

I have a CH Products package including the programmable keyboard. Never a problem, works great.
Still I love the SWFF2, because the pedals can be a nuisance. Just twisting the stick for rudder does make things easier.
You don't have the feel or immersion of flying, but that isn't that big a deal when the ole lady reminds you to quit... dinner is on the table.

[pencon]

Originally Posted by nearmiss

Curious posting. Where do you buy a new Sidewinder FF2?
They haven't made them in about 10 years AFAIK.

I have one, and I've held onto and maintained it carefully all these years.

It would be indeed good news, if MSFT was making it again.

I have a CH Products package including the programmable keyboard. Never a problem, works great.
Still I love the SWFF2, because the pedals can be a nuisance. Just twisting the stick for rudder does make things easier.
You don't have the feel or immersion of flying, but that isn't that big a deal when the ole lady reminds you to quit... dinner is on the table.

Umm yeah that's why I said a new (to me) USED stick .If you re-read my post you'll see the word used beside new Immersion level is fine for me , I really couldn't picture myself getting rudder pedals . The twist grip works well

[nearmiss]

Did I make any spelling mistakes?

Relax, this is forums for informal discussions.

What I said, or you said won't make the papers.

Enjoy!