Well throw them brakes on for a second. First I have heard that the older X-45 were ok, but let me recount my X-45 story for you.
Used a MS PP and CH Pro pedals for years without a problem. The MS stick finally goes tits, and MS has gotten out of the j/s business.
I go looking for a new stick in June of 03. I pick up a Saitek X-45. A really nice stick, buttons out the gazoo, a separate throttle, and really smooth inputs. Aside from a slight problem of the stick sticking in neutral position because of the spring tension (which was easily cured with a bit of wax paper between the spring seat and retainer), I am loving this stick.
Then trouble, the hat switch starts failing to recognize the three north view positions. No problem, only had it four months. Back to best buy it goes (they have a very good exchange policy), and I get another. This lasts all of three months before the north hat positions fail. Back to Best Buy again for another exchange. The new stick lasts a mere two months before once again the three north hat views are getting hit and miss.
Just for the heck of it, I check the Saitek web site and lo and behold, this is a common problem with the newer X-45.
So back to Best Buy again. But this time I get a Logtech Extream 3D Pro. I'm not happy with this stick either, so I'm still looking, but I'll not get another X-45. Thrice burned and all that.
Lol Sirloin, you posted while I was typing, ditto on Logtech.
