MackTheKnight Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) Hi Guys, Thought I'd chirp in with my humble opinion. I have had a very similar experiance with an X52 Pro, as Vekig had. I dropped almost $300.00 on an X52 pro only to have the X & Y axis get extremely spikey and sloppy about 2 months in. Saitek support was terrible in my experiance and wanted around $60.00 in shipping cost to send the unit in for repair. I had a buddy that went through the same thing and he recommend I try some CH Products gear. I was skeptical due to the fact that CH hasn't released any updated gear in quite some time, but I visited his house and tried his out and they were very solid products and the Fighter Stick he had was very precise. At the time I tested them his setup was 3 years old and worked just as well the day he took them out of the boxes. And these didn't sit idle - he's an avid flight simmer. So I went on the hunt and purchased a CH Pro Throttle, Fighter Stick and Pro Pedals. The Saitek went to recycle land. I'm extremely satisfied with my decision and this kit is rock-solid and still works like new after a year of abuse in blackshark and IL-2. I don't think you'll ever find a more durable product than the CH line. I admit I find myself wishing for an updated dual throttle and some trim wheels and I'm really looking forward to a consumer version of the CH Products A10C Hotas. So for what it's worth as far as quality and durability go. I look to CH Products. If only they can turn up the innovation a little, they'd be perfect. The Saitek X65 looks impressive and I'm tempted to try one out as it's so much more advanced and up to date. But I'm just as aprehensive as you are, Vekiq. If you end up taking the plunge, please share your experances. If you decide on CH gear, I'd be interested in hearing your opinion, too. I'd imagine a CH Stick, throttle & pedals would run you around a similar price point to the X65. @M31 - Impressive setup you have there. :) -Mack Edited April 1, 2010 by MackTheKnight
Vekiq Posted April 1, 2010 Author Posted April 1, 2010 Sorry m8, I'm a bit of a collector of this stuff (still have my TM gameport F-22 pro HOTAS) and I also have a couple of high end PC's, the Cougar is permanently on the second rig and I'd like to hang on to my X-52pro ... I'm not entirely convinced about FSX helicopter usage with the X-65F yet (everything else is perfect) but for FSX Heli's I cant fault the X-52pro, its even better than the Cougar for this. That sounds good, I'll have to try it next time I'm in the Dundee area. Cheers. I thought you would not be selling anyting, i am more or less the same :)
Vekiq Posted April 1, 2010 Author Posted April 1, 2010 Hi Guys, Thought I'd chirp in with my humble opinion. I have had a very similar experiance with an X52 Pro, as Vekig had. I dropped almost $300.00 on an X52 pro only to have the X & Y axis get extremely spikey and sloppy about 2 months in. Saitek support was terrible in my experiance and wanted around $60.00 in shipping cost to send the unit in for repair. I had a buddy that went through the same thing and he recommend I try some CH Products gear. I was skeptical due to the fact that CH hasn't released any updated gear in quite some time, but I visited his house and tried his out and they were very solid products and the Fighter Stick he had was very precise. At the time I tested them his setup was 3 years old and worked just as well the day he took them out of the boxes. And these didn't sit idle - he's an avid flight simmer. So I went on the hunt and purchased a CH Pro Throttle, Fighter Stick and Pro Pedals. The Saitek went to recycle land. I'm extremely satisfied with my decision and this kit is rock-solid and still works like new after a year of abuse in blackshark and IL-2. I don't think you'll ever find a more durable product than the CH line. I admit I find myself wishing for an updated dual throttle and some trim wheels and I'm really looking forward to a consumer version of the CH Products A10C Hotas. So for what it's worth as far as quality and durability go. I look to CH Products. If only they can turn up the innovation a little, they'd be perfect. The Saitek X65 looks impressive and I'm tempted to try one out as it's so much more advanced and up to date. But I'm just as aprehensive as you are, Vekiq. If you end up taking the plunge, please share your experances. If you decide on CH gear, I'd be interested in hearing your opinion, too. I'd imagine a CH Stick, throttle & pedals would run you around a similar price point to the X65. @M31 - Impressive setup you have there. :) -Mack I am in the middle of looking over CH stuff, but only issues i have here it is price, all UK based sellers i managed to find charge quite a bit more than US shops. If anybody knows of any decent UK based seller please lemme know ) What can you do apart from stay away from brands that are iffy, and Saitek has been proven to be like that.
zakobi Posted April 4, 2010 Posted April 4, 2010 (edited) What is the difference on the X52 and the X52 pro? sorry if i'm hijacking the thread a little... Edited April 4, 2010 by zakobi
Vekiq Posted April 4, 2010 Author Posted April 4, 2010 What is the difference on the X52 and the X52 pro? Couple of reviews for you. X52 pro is meant to be better than standard X52, it is newer product too. couple reviews for you at links below. X52 pro has been reviewed together with pedals and trackir, but they do not come together in same package http://www.simhq.com/_technology/technology_040a.html http://www.simhq.com/_technology2/technology_104a.html
zakobi Posted April 4, 2010 Posted April 4, 2010 Couple of reviews for you. X52 pro is meant to be better than standard X52, it is newer product too. couple reviews for you at links below. X52 pro has been reviewed together with pedals and trackir, but they do not come together in same package http://www.simhq.com/_technology/technology_040a.html http://www.simhq.com/_technology2/technology_104a.html Maybe i should shift out the Cyborg EVO for a X52 Pro, after i get some money and a new PC :)
Vekiq Posted April 4, 2010 Author Posted April 4, 2010 Maybe i should shift out the Cyborg EVO for a X52 Pro, after i get some money and a new PC :) I dont know what to advise you to do, i had bad experience with Saitek sticks, (just check opening post of this thread) but there is people who did/do not have any issues. But in theory, X52 pro is a good stick, if you get good one. Good luck m8
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