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PlayStation 2 Flight Force | 
 enlarge | From: Logitech
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $49.99
New (3) from $49.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 18163
Platform: Playstation2
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 4 x 3 x 10
MPN: 963318-0403
Model: 97855020727
UPC: 097855020727
EAN: 0097855020727
ASIN: B0001Q5SL4
Release Date: January 18, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Twist handle provides precise rudder control and it locks when not needed | | • | Multiple hand grip positions | | • | Seven action buttons | | • | High-precision throttle controls | | • | Stable, weighted base |
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Product Description
Grab hold of the Logitech Flight Force stick and experience aerial combat like never before. Thanks to the powerful force feedback motor, you'll feel the action in your bones: weapon recoils, missile launches, explosions, and much more. The stick also delivers greater control of your aircraft than you could possibly get from your regular controller.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Exactly what i expected. November 7, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this same flight force stick from eBay, but its the same thing. I didn't know if it would work correctly. I bought it for my cousin as a gift. As soon as I recieved it, we tried it out and worked just like it should. You plug it into the USB slot on your PS2 and it works fine.
P.S. we played it with Ace Combat.
 It's not Logitech's fault the joystick isn't supported by more games January 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Blame the game developers for not programming their games to use the joystick. I have a lot of fun with Airforce Delta Strike using the stick, and I find it tragic that no other PS2 flight sim supports it... or any flight stick for that matter. I can't guess as to why, but I suppose all my other flight sims will be played on a PC (anybody want a copy of Ace Combat 4?). At least I know that no one will be trying to get this stick from me, since it's pretty difficult to find the only game you can play with it... and no, I won't be parting with mine!
 2 Game JoyStick November 6, 2005
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
To start with why make a joystick that will only work on 2 games (Flight Force or Airforce Delta Strike-from KONAMI)???
I thought that the name of the joystick was called Flight Force Force Feedback Joystick, I did not know it was referring to
a game that it was made for. Logitech has used deceptive advertising to sell this joystick making it look like it would work on any forced feedback games. Just go on Google and look at the reviews and you will see what I mean. I called Logitech
three times before I got a straight answer. I cannot tell you how good it worked I sent it back twice thinking it was
defective,if you like these two games then you're in luck they made a joystick just for you.
Slick Deceptive Advertising/Product Promotion October 6, 2005
66 out of 66 found this review helpful
I am relatively new to the world of gaming, whether it be regular video games or computer based. I use sophisticated computers on a daily basis, but only came into the video gaming arena since my young children have become interested. I purchased not one, but two Sony Playstation 2's for the kids (well, actually one was for me downstairs on the big screen TV). I was impressed by the technology, the graphics and the possibilities of hours of enjoyment for my kids and myself. We developed an interest in trying flight simulations, so I felt, based on reviews and information contained in periodicals, magazines and on-line, that a joystick with almost real-to-life features would add to the enjoyment of flight/combat simulation, both for kids and adults.
Looking through different media to make a selection, I noticed the reviews and descriptions of Logitech products. I was immediately hooked - LOGITECH, a well known, reputable, quality product producing corporation, who's products I have used over the years and thoroughly enjoyed. I continued to research the joysticks and discovered that they provide a large line of similar products for computer and Sony Playstation 2 gaming. I made my first purchase of the Logitech "Flight Force, Force Feedback Joystick" for PLAYSTATION 2, on-line with Best Buy (that was the only place I could originally find it, since independent gaming stores and the Best Buy location did not stock it.)
When I finally received the Logitech joystick, it looked impressive, seemed well made/robust, with all the bells and whistles, but that was all. I followed the instructions, plugged it into not one, but both of my Playstation 2's, using both flight simulation games/programs and others, with NO response.
After numerous tries, I called Logitec Techinical Support. The tech immediately stated, after understanding that the unit purchased was for Playstation 2 and not computer, that I should return the joystick for a refund or replacement because it was "apparently defective" since there was no response in the games while using the unit. The joystick was returned, at which point I made the assumption that the "defective" unit I received was just a fluke. Before I decided to buy another Logitech joystick, I re-read all the material I used for the original research, found additional information, and learned that the unit would work with games that "support(ed) Flight Force Feedback" through the Sony Playstation 2.
Retailers, the Logitech guy, and game store personnel told me that the unit should work fine, that it was one of the "best" in the field, and that it would operate with any or most games used on Sony Playstation 2 (they may have been referring to the Logitech Flight Force 3D units for computers). The box of the original unit I received said "for Playstation 2".
So, I bought another one on-line, but this time through Amazon.com. When it arrived the same thing happened (or should I say, nothing happened as before). I called Logitech again, spoke to a different technical person, who demanded that I provide her with the previous investigation/case number (I was not provided one during the previous call). She took all my "personal history" before realizing that there was no information pertaining to my original complaint in her computer system. She then went on to suggest that I was mistaken about the type of unit, what gear it was compatible with and the location of the part number. After she realized that she did not know what to do for me, she put me on hold - for a long time, I might add. When she returned, she began to argue and insist that the unit in question was for computer, not Playstation 2. Eventually, she realized her error (did not admit it), put me on hold again, and upon her return, essentially stated that the unit would not work with the Playstation 2 or ANY program or game, save one, although SHE DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. She put me on hold again, and upon her return, was unable to give me the name of a SINGLE game with which the unit would work (this after "polling" other employees in her immediate area).
I did some additional research after that useless telephone call to Logitech and discovered that the one game it will work with is "Airforce Delta Strike" by Konami. Most, if not all reviews of that game indicate that it is a piece of junk and a waste of money. That means that the Logitech joystick to which I am referring works only on ONE game, and it SUCKS. Why even buy this piece of crap? I got the impression that Logitech personnel (and the corporation) are resting on their laurels and feel that they can pass off junk to the consumer based on their previous reputation. They come off as being smug and treat the consumer as if he is ignorant and has no recourse. Well, just wait - eventually, they will go the way of other companies that adopt this attitude.
If it were not for the fact that Amazon.com is a reputable company and has a reasonable return policy, I would be very upset. Actually, I still believe that Logitech produces quality products in other areas, and I would still buy some/other products from their company, but the "bait and switch" thing really burns me up. They intentionally do not STRONGLY inform the customer that this product only works on ONE GAME, and the game itself is a bad and unsatisfying product. Why would they make a product that only works with one game? It would make more sense if it worked with other Playstation 2 games, or could be used with computers and their games. Guess what: It IS NOT compatible with computer platforms or programs!
I sincerely hope that anyone who wants to play flight simulations on a Playstation 2 system does not get caught-up in this revolving waste of time. Consumer - Be aware!
 Will make you happy -- until it breaks April 6, 2005
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Although I ultimately hated it, I will say that this style of controller is quite a bit more usable than the standard PS2 dual shock for flying. You get stable set-and-forget throttle control, and one hand controls all 3 axes of motion. But it's plug and *almost* play -- it is severely out of calibration by default and requires recalibration every time you power cycle the game machine. After just a few hours of play the cheap internal trimpots got tired and I started getting unsmooth/erratic motion over the full range, making calibration a frustrating and finally impossible task. Also the stick has a huge amount of play that isn't helped a lot with center position calibration. For the price I didn't expect a lot but the unsmooth motion was a big disappointment. Bottom line, I will not be wasting my time on a flight stick from this price/quality level in the future!
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