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Offline Skyyr

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Any Saitek X-55 users?
« on: December 20, 2014, 09:13:34 PM »
I found a place locally carrying a bunch of overstock X-55 joysticks, new, for $119. Any opinions on the stick?
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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2014, 09:20:43 PM »
as far as I know the x-55 has never been overstocked. I would be skeptical.  specially since they normally sell for 200.


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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2014, 10:00:07 PM »
Buy it, sell it for 150. X55 is junk. You're better off making dough from buying those, selling them on ebay, and then buying a Thrustmaster Warthog.

This is coming from a 6 month X55 owner  :old:
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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2014, 10:13:22 PM »
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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2014, 10:20:34 PM »
« Last Edit: December 23, 2014, 10:26:18 AM by Skuzzy »
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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2014, 10:35:10 PM »
I'm not to familiar with flight sticks, is there a problem with your current set up?

No, been using a Microsoft FFB2 for about 11 years now. It works well, but I'd prefer split dual-throttle and stick. Saw the X-55 and it looked decent, hence the post.
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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2014, 10:36:29 PM »
  « Last Edit: Today at 10:35:12 PM by glzsqd »

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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2014, 10:56:34 PM »
Why not add a Saitek three quadrant throttle to use with the MS FFB2 Sidewinder?  You could set it up as left and right throttle and use the third one for flaps or RPM etc.  I think it's about $50.  It adds 6 switches as well.

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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2014, 11:07:57 PM »
Mmm, this got me thinking

*sorry if this is illegable typing from phone half asleep*

I seem to remember you mentioning that you where a flight instructor. Have you ever tried to write off some of your personal equipment as tax deductible? I have a brother who teaches guitar and he was able to write off over $7000 worth of his own stuff.  Its just a thought, I'd imagine if worked out like that you could get your hands on some pretty hi end stuff without costing you much.

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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2014, 11:20:23 PM »
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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2014, 11:42:59 PM »
Buy it, sell it for 150. X55 is junk. You're better off making dough from buying those, selling them on ebay, and then buying a Thrustmaster Warthog.

This is coming from a 6 month X55 owner  :old:

I have had the x55 for 9 months now.  zero problems.  warthog on the other hand.....



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Offline Canspec

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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2014, 01:35:17 AM »
The x-55 stick is a bit useless....the split throttles are ok. I use a CH stick with the x-55 throttle.
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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2014, 01:44:55 AM »
I would recommend buying it.  I have had one now for eight months and it has been perfect! :banana:
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Offline JimmyD3

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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2014, 04:16:08 PM »
I found a place locally carrying a bunch of overstock X-55 joysticks, new, for $119. Any opinions on the stick?

They have a website? For that price I might buy one . :D
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Re: Any Saitek X-55 users?
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2014, 04:22:29 PM »
They have a website? For that price I might buy one . :D
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