What is the best PC joystick? Picking a joystick can be simpler than you think, with only a handful of key criteria to consider, and only a few companies even still making dedicated flight sticks.

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From simple joysticks with a few additional buttons to full-on HOTAS (Hands on Throttle and Stick) configurations and flight yokes, there is a seemingly endless variety. You can even find these handy ...

It's astonishing just how low the price of capable joysticks can drop. The Logitech Extreme 3D Pro costs just $34.99 at its MSRP, yet it includes three-axis stick control, a throttle control, and 12 ...