Has anyone used the Saitek ST290?

[Nazralte]

Ive kinda been planning to get a Cyborg Evo, but I noticed the ST290 at Walmart for 10 bucks less and the only difference I can see from the Cyborg is the lack of 2 shift buttons and 4 base buttons.

I was planning on just using the joystick to fly and fire and use the keyboard for most everything else, so the few less buttons wont bother me much.

Just wondering though if folks have used the 290 and like it?

[Jazzism]

I'd LOVE that control setup they use on Earth Final Conflict tv show. Don't need no HOTAS thing, just move your hands around in the air. Has it gone retail yet?

[Jimmy Crackskull]

Personaly I use a saitek x52. When flying I prefer my hands on the controls and all game functions accessed through the controls

The throttle on the ST290 looks difficult to use.

If you cant buy a separate stick and throttle setup, go with keyboard and mouse and save your money. Budget sticks are just not worth the money.