2. Administrators Jabo Posted August 30, 2008 2. Administrators Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I'm considering purchasing one of these joystick things, which one should I go for? If not Saitek then who? (I think I know what I should go for, but I'd appreciate some more infomed comment on this than my own opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klinger Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I'm 95% happy with my 2 year old X52. It has been reliable. I have a brand new X52Pro as a back up. I suppose the Pro does feel slightly better, and has more spring tension, but I dont reckon its worth a £40-00 difference in price. OCUK have the X52 at £62 inc. A good deal? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I can't say much about the X52, other than they decided to replace the X45 with it. I have had the 45 for about 7 years now. No problems, all though I only really use the throttle. I fly with a Microsoft force feedback and only use the x45 stick as a button bay, only controls on it are bail out, bombsite stuff, drop tanks, hook, canopy, ---------- If it craps out, I'll probably just buy a CH throttle, and use my nostromo pad then for a button bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted August 30, 2008 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I have the x52 and more than happy with it. I could'nt afford the pro at the time. I have been able to config it to suit me, although it is so versatile, I am still finding new and improved ways of mapping the functions. I have also just bought the pro pedals and they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I have had the X52 for almost three years now and I am very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Sid Posted August 30, 2008 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I'm 95% happy with my 2 year old X52. .......I have a brand new X52Pro as a back up. I suppose the Pro does feel slightly better, and has more spring tension.... From a man who has both, I reckon that's a good endorsement for either one, but the clincher may be but I dont reckon its worth a £40-00 difference in price Also, as Friar says, you can firtle with the config, modes etc because it is versatile and as like His Reverence, I am moving things around every so often and trying new stuff like macros. I went from an X45 with a juddering/sticky base plate so appreciate the smoothness of the 52. I think the clincher though will be the cash difference.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I have an X-52 pro, I love it, never used an X-52 so can't compare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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2. Administrators Jabo Posted August 30, 2008 Author 2. Administrators Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 So apart from the differences in springs and the look of the thing, is there anything else which differentiate the two? ~S~ Jabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Sid Posted August 30, 2008 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Well.....there are the aquaducts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadTrooper Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Love my X52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klinger Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Jabo, the Pro has some metal parts, and is slightly more robust. The Hall sensors are supposed to be more sensitive, but I cant vouch for that. The X52 software is incompatable with the Pro software, would you believe. So I have not used the Pro. Theres not a lot in it.I judge the diference to be £20 tops, not £40. (Pro is £103) If thats any help, but I am a tightass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted August 30, 2008 Author 2. Administrators Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Well.....there are the aquaducts.... Umm, but apart from the springs, the look of the thing and the aquaducts, what have the Romans ever done for us? Jabo, the Pro has some metal parts, and is slightly more robust. The Hall sensors are supposed to be more sensitive, but I cant vouch for that. The X52 software is incompatable with the Pro software, would you believe. So I have not used the Pro. Theres not a lot in it.I judge the diference to be £20 tops, not £40. (Pro is £103) If thats any help, but I am a tightass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hi Jabo, you certainly CAN use macros. The other difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Painless flies with just a keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hi Jabo, you certainly CAN use macros. The other difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaca Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I'm probably an exception but I hate my X52Pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 3, 2008 Author 2. Administrators Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Oh yes, anyone want to buy a 4months old X52Pro (only joystick)? Make you a good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted September 3, 2008 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 will the joystick work on its own? does it not have to connect to the throttle and the throttle to the pc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 will the joystick work on its own? does it not have to connect to the throttle and the throttle to the pc? Isn't it the other way around Colin? (Joystick plugged to PC and throttle to the stick) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Thats too bad, I love the X-52 pro, no problems for me (besides this one, but it was easily solved). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaca Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Oh yes, anyone want to buy a 4months old X52Pro (only joystick)? Make you a good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 4, 2008 Author 2. Administrators Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Thanks for the offer Vaca, but I think I'll hang on - the throttle part is one of the main reasons I want this stick combo Cheers ~S~ Jabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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