Get you a sim that comes with a controller or has capabilities of connecting one. There is a place that has realflight g3.5 with usb controller for 159.00 I highly recommend it, I was in same shoes not to long ago and glad I decided to not get the cx2. Instead I found a cp pro for under 125 in new shape

Simulator also lets you stretch your legs practicing some maneuverer's you usually would dare try and I find it helps. G/L