I bought an x56 and went back to my x52. The things i don't like about the x56. Stiff throttles, sloppy joystick (requiring deadzones), poor button/switch placement. After fighting the x56 and wanting to like it I decided the x52 had enough buttons in more functional locations and smoother and less stiff movement. Sure you can use the pinky as a modifier... but it's not in a great location. Just my 2c. edit: spelling