Ive had the x52 for about 3 years and the only problem ive had with it is the crappy saitek software and the mouse stick on the throttle makes the mouse cursor drift all over the desktop. Easy fix tho.
I found the x52 to be a nice price point, not a budget hotas, but cheaper than the x52 pro and other set ups, with enough hats and switches to do away with keyboard.
I am aware tho, that I may have been lucky and got a good one as Ive heard some quality control issues. Im also not heavy handed, i dont abuse the controls too much.
I tried MnK once and found it virtually impossible after playing with hotas and like others have mentioned, fixed weapons on a conroller... Ugh.
Save up and get a hotas.
I found the x52 to be a nice price point, not a budget hotas, but cheaper than the x52 pro and other set ups, with enough hats and switches to do away with keyboard.
I am aware tho, that I may have been lucky and got a good one as Ive heard some quality control issues. Im also not heavy handed, i dont abuse the controls too much.
I tried MnK once and found it virtually impossible after playing with hotas and like others have mentioned, fixed weapons on a conroller... Ugh.
Save up and get a hotas.