The PC joystick market is currently dominated by large multi-button sticks that can do everything but program your VCR.  Finally joining the flight sim controller market is longtime joystick veteran Advanced Gravis.  Their new Phoenix Flight and Weapons Control System features no less than 24 programmable buttons, and functions as a joystick, weapons control system, and rudder controller all rolled into one two-handed unit.  Considering Gravis's track record of excellent controllers, count on the Phoenix to be at the top of everybody's I WANT list of PC sticks.