[emondsfield]

Basically the best joystick is the one that suits your playstyle and budget. The more you spend the better your joystick (if by better you mean more buttons) will theoretically be. That being said, Planetside 2 is not a flight simulator so playing with a joystick is not a must.. but depending on your play style it might give you a flying edge.

I have a Saitek AV8R-01 which i have used for a number of years, which i would say is a decent starting joystick.. or you could jump up to a more advance X52. I've used both of these depending on the game I am playing at the moment.