I already own the DX8 (mainly fly a T-Rex 550). I suppose there wouldn't be a good way to link game commands to the various switches. I've never seen a game controller with the quality level of pots and gimbals used in RC radios, but I've never had one of the really expensive setups (and can't really see getting one).
Do you know of a good, inexpensive gaming setup? I see Thrustmaster has a $34 HOTAS but considering the others are several hundred dollars the low price tag on the T-Flight HOTAS X seems kind of out of place.
I haven't used a non-RC sim in a really long time - any advice on what's out there nowadays would be appreciated. I can't imagine flying a heli with a joypad - the sticks just don't have the precision.