Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller

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Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller

Enjoy ultra-realistic flight simulation
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

List Price: $199.99
Lowest Price: $130.69

Product Description:

The Saitek X52 Pro Flight Control System provides all the features of the X52 model 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 let you control additional game functionality. Precision centering mechanism of the joystick, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability. Progressive throttle with tension adjustment detents for afterburner and idle.

Customer Reviews:

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-28
Very cool!!
I'm quite pleased with this throttle/joystick combo. They work well with my CH Pro rudder pedals although I learned that I can't keep my CH Pro yoke plugged in while using the joystick because any off center position of the yoke starts influencing the inputs. (Took me a little while to figure out why the airplanes kept rolling to the left) This pilot error incident aside, I've had no problems with either the throttle or the joystick. The only downside I can think of (and I'm not even sure this is a downside) is that I don't like the fact that the throttle and Joystick are connected to each other via a serial cable. It cuts down on the number of USB ports you need to take up on your computer but can prevent you from having a clean, cable free desktop. I knew it was configured this way before purchasing so I wouldn't down grade from 5 stars because of it. Functionally, ergonomically and aesthetically they are very pleasing to use!

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-18
Saitek X542 Flight System
Fast delivery,excellent product.works excellent and a lot better than logiteck flight stick. recomment it for any flight sim user.

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-10
Great Flight System Controller
I upgraded from the orginal X-52 which also was a great stick in my opinion, never had the problems with it has other people had. The only minor problem with the orginal joystick that was corrected with the X-52 Pro, was the weak center spring. The Pro also have different look and hat buttons along with several other improvements. You will have to re-program all of your profiles if you are upgrading from the older version.You can't beat Saitex for the price and proformance, I'm satisfied.

Rating:
Date: 2008-05-22
Its a great flight system joystick
Its great. When I bought mine when it first came out last year, I was estatic. Going from a X45 to a X52 Pro, was like day and night. The new software was great. I never touched the stuff on the disc. Now-a-days thats just there to make you feel good, but overall the stuff on the disc is usually always obsolete.
Programming for it took a while, they changed a few things from the X45 programming software, but I got a hang of it. Before I left for Kansas last year (and had to abandon it no money to ship it all back)I had it fully programed for X-Wing, Tie Fighter, Dark Star One, X-Wing Alliance, X2, Crimson Skies, MechWarrior 2, Clan Ghost Bear, MW3, MW4.. yea
Very usable.
I'd recommend it to everyone.

Rating:
Date: 2008-05-19
Almost perfect
Very nice product. It could be nicer if:
1) The USB cable could be attached to the stick, not the throttle, so that it could be used separately.
2) The stick handle could be more anatomic.
3) They could have put some sort of lock for the reverse throttle. That detent is insufficient.