Saitek X52 vs. PRO

[lanmancz]

Hello,

I'm considering buying one of these joysticks but I'm not sure which one to buy. I think I like the normal X52 better than the PRO 'cause the throttle on the PRO version has these dents at low and high end (according to one youtube review I saw) and I'm sure I wouldn't like that. I'm looking for a smooth accurate throttle (now I use the T.Flight Hotas X throttle and I really hate the big dent in the center). So the first question : is the normal X52 throttle smooth all the way or does it also have these dents as the PRO version ? Also neither of these sticks has FF, right ? No big deal. The thing is - even according to Saitek website I can't really see much difference between these sticks - the only noticable difference in the product description is that the LCD on the PRO version is active and can display stuff from the sim. The number of buttons and axis seems to be the same on both sticks, do both have the Z (rudder) axis on the stick (I don't have pedals) ? What about the durability ? Is the PRO version better quality ? What about drivers and programmability ? Does the PRO version offer some advanced useful functions compared to the normal version ?

Well, that's about all I'd like to ask now. It seems that both of these sticks are good quality for the price. As I said I will most likely buy one of these as they seem to be very popular in the flightsim community. The only real issue for me it seems is the throttle.

 

edit : I just read on a different forum where a guy was asking a similar question that the PRO version is way better built. If that's so that would certainly outweitght my dislike of dents on the throttle 'cause first of all I'm looking for qualirty and the PRO is not that much expensive.

Edited January 1, 2013 by lanmancz

[Manuel]

I can offer you one. Half a year old, I live in germany. If interested, PM me

 

edit: its a Pro

[algerad3]

I have had both the pro and the non pro. They are both very similar , the pro has the mfd which can be used to display info from game ( Working on interface ..http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=94174, still a wip)

The springs are stiffer, The throttle can be tightened and loosened as desired to reduce the feel of the detents. There are two one for idle and one for afterburner position, not to stiff.

I say go for the pro, little more hearty construction.

[algerad3]

also the twist rudder is available on both models and has a lock switch to eliminate rudder controls if and when you get rudder pedals. Different drivers for each model as the pro has the direct output sdk for the mfd screen.