i cant make a decisions either one i pick it will have to be used since i am spread thin this year for games. I've been digging the X-52 pros, but doesnt mean i cant get the basic X-52. i Would have gone for the X-55's but they are a bit expansive. Any experience with either or would help me a lot
Hardware & Technical which flight sticks should i get? X-52 or X-52 pro?
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Don't get x55 it's far worse than x52 pro (get it).
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The X55 should be an excellent joystick but has been plagued by build quality problems I'm getting one anyway.
The X52, if you live in the UK, as far as I know can only be bought from abroad. If you go through Amazon the suppliers are in Germany and the Netherlands. And as for the X52 Pro....I had one, it developed a fault which led to its return and I haven't been able to get my hands on one since.
Aesthetically, I prefer the X52 pro - it shows off it's quality better (IMO).
Depends if you want a "Spacey" HOTAS or a present day look. Performance wise, there's not much in it.
Depends if you want a "Spacey" HOTAS or a present day look. Performance wise, there's not much in it.
The CH Pro throttle and the Thrustmaster T16000M was what I landed on at that price point (with twist yaw rather than pedals). Failing that, the X-52 pro.
I went for Pro because I heard the spring on the x52 was a bit weak. I have only used x52 pro, so can't compare but I am very pleased with the Pro. Worth the money.
Only gripe is the sticky points near min and max throttle are fixed. I'd prefer a sticky point in the middle tbh.
At the moment I have set with zero throttle at the centre with a deadzone and with the optimal power (forwards and backwards) at these sticky points.
It's a good compromise but I am still tempted to remove the part that creates the sticky points altogether or even mod so that it has a sticky in the centre like the thumb wheels.
I'd have to try out a different joystick before considering changing.
Only gripe is the sticky points near min and max throttle are fixed. I'd prefer a sticky point in the middle tbh.
At the moment I have set with zero throttle at the centre with a deadzone and with the optimal power (forwards and backwards) at these sticky points.
It's a good compromise but I am still tempted to remove the part that creates the sticky points altogether or even mod so that it has a sticky in the centre like the thumb wheels.
I'd have to try out a different joystick before considering changing.
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well im american, I've been trying to find a used X-52 pro for the time. It appears this game is very popular with ya'll in the UK. Looks like the pro is the way to go.
They are expansive
I just found one (used x-52 pro) on Craigslist for $100 in my area in Philadelphia, but they are few and far between. Upgrading from my Logitech 3D pro it is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend it.
Best of luck finding one tho.
eh im not feelin the Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X
Were you buying new, I'd suggest the X-55 without hesitation. I wouldn't swap mine for all the Tea in Azeban City. Early ones may have had minor issues but the current crop seem to be an improvement. And don't forget, a fair few X-52s and X-52-Pros have needed to be RMA'd as well. A certain amount of uncertainty seems to be a part of the Saitek experience, I'm afraid.
Buying used, go for the X-52 Pro model. The hardware side was improved as a result of lessons learned from the original. Enough said...
Early ones may have had minor issues but the current crop seem to be an improvement. And don't forget, a fair few X-52s and X-52-Pros have needed to be RMA'd as well. A certain amount of uncertainty seems to be a part of the Saitek experience, I'm afraid.Buying used, go for the X-52 Pro model. The hardware side was improved as a result of lessons learned from the original. Enough said...
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Were you buying new, I'd suggest the X-55 without hesitation. I wouldn't swap mine for all the Tea in Azeban City.
Buying used, go for the X-52 Pro model. The hardware side was improved as a result of lessons learned from the original. Enough said...
Hmmm... so tempted....