Buy X52 Pro Flight Simulator Controller (PC)X52 Pro Flight Simulator Controller (PC) Product Description:
- Connectivity Technology:Wired
- Pointing Device / Manipulator:Joystick, throttle, three 8-way hat switches
- Features:Programmable buttons, 8-way hat switch, mouse control, adjustable tension, rotary control, scrolling wheel, backlighting, rubber side grips, illuminated buttons, multi-function display
- Interface:USB
- Product Type:Joystick and throttle
Product Description
Highlights: ·Advanced programming features ·Advanced game options through the multifunctional display Technical Specifications: Colour: Black · Compatible with console (text): PC · Connection: USB · Number of keys: 20 Description: The unique and detailed PC flight control system. Precise engineering and construction, ergonomic design and a variety of functions, as realistic as if you yourself are sitting in the cockpit! Glowing buttons and display are ideal in insulated environment Rubber grips and ergonomic design provide for increased comfort and fatigue-free gaming. Including voice communication software - the ideal support for online multiplayer games.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
Expensive, but worth it if you are a flight sim enthusiast
By N. Cronin
I've been using the X-52 for about two years now and when I saw the "X-52 Pro" available earlier this year I didn't show much interest because I thought it was just a black X-52 with some green LEDs.However, one of the major gripes I had with the X-52 was the very weak centering spring (a feature common to many Saitek and other manufacturer's devices). I had some money burning a hole in my pocket and I wanted to get a new HOTAS controller for my flight simulators. The TM Cougar was out of the question as I cannot use any gameport hardware and I didn't want the hassle needed to modify the Cougar to bring it up to scratch. I did a little research on the X-52 Pro and decided to give it a shot.So, as someone who has already owned the X-52, what do you get for your money? On first inspection Saitek have replaced the brushed aluminium fascias with gun metal coloured ones, and most of the hat switches and slider controls have been given a makeover. The result is something that looks a little more business like than the X-52. On closer inspection the rather useless and gimicky LCD display of the X-52's throttle unit has been upgraded and can now be used to actually show some useful information. However, I still think it's a little pointless and is a novelty more than anything else. The real changes, at least the ones that are more important to a flight sim enthusiast like myself are less evident. First of all Saitek have put two centering springs on the stick, one sitting inside the other. The result is a stick that is noticeably stronger sprung than the X-52, much better for flight sims! The other difference is inside the stick where Saitek have used twice as many position sensors as the old X-52 to give even better precision. These two improvements alone make the X-52 Pro worth the money to me. If you load up a flight sim that requires careful and precise control movements (for example dogfighting in the IL-2 series) you'll notice a definite improvement over the old X-52. Well done Saitek!Most, if not all of the features on on the X-52 can be found on the X-52 Pro. The friction of the throttle movement can be adjusted, and the Saitek programming software can be used to make profiles for each game you have, and there are enough button combinations on the X-52 Pro to ensure nearly every important command you might want in your game can be mapped to a button or switch on the stick, meaning that you don't have to take your hands off the controls during the action to hit a button on the keyboard (which is exactly the point of the real life HOTAS systems used in modern jet fighters).Is the X-52 Pro worth the extra money? If you are a flight sim enthusiast with money burning a hole in your pocket and you are looking for a quality controller then you should go for the X-52 Pro. If you are not so bothered about things like centering springs and high precision controls, then you should go for the considerably cheaper X-52, which still gives you 95% of the programming abilities and a seperate throttle and stick combo.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful.Excellent!
By Louis Vallance
The X52Pro is an amazing improvement from the original X52. It's made with very high quality materials and features a newly improved MFD with radio stack and autopilot functions. The dual spring mechanism makes this model handle with unparalleled precision compared to any other control stick. The wide array of buttons allows you to program virtually every control onto it, making flight much more realistic and fun. The precision centering mechanism prevents deadzones from occurring and gives the stick constant force.Having said this, the X52Pro has a few problems that need dealing with when you buy the stick. For some users who owned the original X52, the current profile editor may not work, although in most cases it should. In order to maximize the SST software to it's full potential, the drivers must be updated from the saitek website. Also, don't get too excited when it says you can change the colour of the LEDs, you have to download the driver first. You can access all these updates through the "Downloads + Manuals" tab on saitek's website. Select "Drivers and Software" and find the links relevant to the X52 pro.One other common problem with the stick is that sometimes it can be assembled too tight and end up wearing down the cup at the base of the stick. Other problems may include unusual clicking sounds and faulty buttons, but this is quite uncommon and if this were to occur, it is possible to send it back to Saitek to have it repaired free of charge and their staff are very friendly. Mine was faulty and I sent it back and they gave me a replacement within a few days.Overall this product is well worth buying, but only buy it if you are really into flight simulator because it is quite an investment and you should be prepared for the worst in case anything happens.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
The most comprehensive stick you can buy!
By Quelin
I bought this stick a while back, it's just great, numerous controls, jsut literally numerous, i have no idea in total how many it has, great control and realistic feel, i use it on a mac, and windows pc's, and it works great with both, windows flight simulator and x-plane for mac....A bit pricy but i think it's worth every penny, the feel of the build is just exceptional!Would highly recomment this to any serious simmer!If you're just a guy with a hobby of flying, and not a pilot/in training or serious simmer, just go for the non-pro version, which is great too.
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