I was in the same situation as you, so I got a Microsoft precision 2
joystick off of ebay for less than $15 US. The reason I wanted this
one was its one of the cheapest you can get that has a twist handle
for rudder/ground steering/helicopter control. It was real easy to
install and has preset buttons for FS2002 for elevator trim, flaps,
gear, kneeboard, and of course throttle is built in. Its actually the
one pictured in the Before you fly manual that comes in FS2002. If you
want force feedback you pay alot more for that model. Logitech extreme
is almost the same but less money, but i cant speak for its ease of
installation... good luck!!

Doug



(Demonpenta2) wrote in message ...
OK...To explain my situation:

I'm a newbie to flight sims. Not sure about em. Flying FS2k2 Pro, got it for
Xmas last year, then figured out I needed a joystick. Been slow in getting
one.:-)

I have the reflexes of...er....a snail under relativistic time dilation, and no
hand-eye coordination.:-)

I'm also a college student. Fortunately, I have a single dorm room (just me!
Yay!), but that means I have Not Much Space.

In fact, minimal space. I practically live in a closet.:-)

I'm also, ah...kinda broke. Curse of the College Student.:-)

So...recommendations for cheap joysticks that are...frugal on how much space
they take up?