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All the features of the X52 combined with premium engineering and advanced Multi-Function Display (MFD) for real flying interaction. 2 dedicated MFD buttons and 2 rotary dials with in-built buttons to control additional game functionality; MFD displays data directly from games, including Radio Stack info from Microsoft Flight Simulator 9 and 10; Software Development Kit included for creating game-specific programs to interact with the MFD; Choice of red, amber or green button illumination; Illuminated buttons and MFD - ideal for low light environments; Throttle unit illumination varies depending on throttle position; Enhanced MFD backlighting; Improved cable management system. Joystick: Precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability; 2-stage metal trigger; 2 primary buttons in 1 convenient position; 4 fire buttons including missile launcher with spring-loaded safety cover for instant access; Conveniently positioned metal pinkie switch provides shift functionality to double up on programmable commands; 2 X 8-way Hat Switches; 3D rudder twist; 3-position rotary mode selector switch with LED indicators; 3 spring-loaded, base-mounted toggle switches for up to 6 programmable flight commands; 5-position handle adjustment system to suit all hand sizes. Throttle: Progressive throttle with tension adjustment, detents for afterburner and idle; 2 fire buttons; Scroll wheel with built-in button; Mouse controller / hat switch with left mouse button; 8-way hat switch; 2 x rotary controls; Smooth-action slider control; Clutch button initiates ‘safe mode’ to allow on-the-fly profile selection, or to display button functionality without activating. Compatibility: Windows 7, XP/XP64, and Vista
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- Advanced Multi-Function Display (MFD) for real flying interaction- 2 dedicated MFD buttons and 2 rotary dials with in-built buttons to control additional game functionality
- Joystick with precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force
- Progressive throttle with tension adjustment, detents for afterburner and idle; 2 fire buttons
- Works with: Windows XP, XP64 and Vista (all versions) and Windows 7
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By K. Gagne
Very impressed with this joystick. Takes a little while to get comfortable with but once you get used to it you'll love it. Only major complaint is there are no detailed instructions on how to use ALL of the joysticks features, nor a tutorial. I have not found anything like this as of yet. Also the buttons are arranged in such a manner that it can be difficult while in a dogfight to hit the button you want. It's easy to hit every other button but the one you actually want to press.
The rudder twist feature was something I had not experienced before and found it difficult to work with at first. Now that I have mastered it I would say your better off having it than not.
Overall very happy with this joystick. Lack of force feedback is probably a good thing. Force feedback makes you feel more like your in the game with the exception that you have a more difficult time aiming at your target. (I have had a Logitech Wingman Force for nearly a decade)
By J. Kunkel Beidermeyer (Silver Spring, MD USA)
I have a love/hate relationship with Saitek - their products, when they work, are good, but when they don't expect lousy support. Actually, I take that back - we've moved into a hate/hate more relationship.
This expensive piece of garbage doesn't work. The software provided installs the driver, and the programming software provided allows you to program your control. Except, it doesn't - the programming software opens .dat files, which are the files that define the functions of your joysticks functions. Or do they? The new PRO version uses a file called .pr0. Apparently, the significantly cheaper NON-PRO version uses .dat files. Oh goody, punish me for spending more.
The disk that came it the package, clearly labeled Saitek x52 PRO, doesn't let me edit .pr0 files, only .dat files. And the Saitek website offers nothing in the way of pre-configured drivers - no premade profiles, so you're gonna have to program it yourself. So today, I spent the day reading manuals, cursing, searching the web for answers, cursing some more, attempting to get support from Saitek, cursing. I'm not a programmer, and they haven't provided me the tools to program even if I was so inclined. I just want to fly a (even more cursing) flight sim. Like I have been doing for the past several years, you horrible cursewords, you.
But I should have known better - when I bought an X36 from them years ago (the box clearly said "for PC & MAC) and I couldn't get it to work with a Mac, the helpful support guy at Saitek snidely told me to buy a PC (I told him where to go and what to do when he got there). In the 10 years after that incident, I'm afraid support hasn't gotten any better - this thing doesn't work right out of the box. What really stings me is that I've had bad experiences with Saitek before and I bought this thing anyway. Never again - I'm returning this, thought resisting the urge to run it over with my car is very difficult.
Other companies make joysticks - I would strongly (ENTHUSIASTICALLY) recommend you see what other companies are offering.
By Sammie Nasur (usa)
Saitek X52 Pro is Junk. It lasted 10 MINUTES before it STOP working completely. You can go to the Saitek fourm and read first hand how many people are having problems with there Saitek X52 Pro is Junk. Read before you buy this Saitek X52 Pro is Junk. If Saitek was good before this x52 Pro something happened really bad since than...to put out a product that cost so much and to have so many people are having problems with now is really SHAMEFULL....
By Additive (Hillsboro, OR)
I had an old Logitech Wingman Strike Force 3D and used it for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. The airplanes were all over the place and it was very difficult to control things. After plugging the new Saitek X52 Pro Flight system, it made all the difference in the world. Very smooth and in control. I don't regret it a bit.
By Benjamin George Jr (Germantown, MD, USA)
I will say one thing, after placing my order for this item, i couldn't wait to get it. I have had many other joysticks in the past, from Logitech to Thrust Master, and this Saitek X52 PRO, is AWESOME!!! I will say this though, the joystick it self is kinda big, so it took me some time to get use to it.. but now that i am use to it.. SWEET!!! button are well placed, and quite a bit of buttons to program, so i hardly even touch my keyboard when playing X-Plane 9 or any other flight simulation game.
If you have had bad luck with many other joysticks, I give this one a 5 star, definitely recommend this one.
Shipping from Amazon, was awesome, that was very quick, order it on Friday got it on Tuesday.. no complaints there, awesome service.
Oh speaking of which, if you like flight simulation games, get X-Plane 9, the graphics is WICKED!!! i am not kidding you, real-time weather which gets downloaded from the net into the game, AWESOME.
Also, for me, when playing X-Plane, i did not install the software for Saitek, cause the software disable the some of the button in the game, so to have all the buttons available to you when playing X-Plane 9, just let Windows Vista use the default drivers and that's it, also if you update to the latest drivers it will also disable those buttons, kinda sucks cause it's always good to have the latest drivers. But if you are like me, don't update the drivers, just ignore them.
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