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Offline straffo

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« on: May 12, 2004, 01:59:37 PM »
It's still april fool  in the US ?????


http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x52.htm

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« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2004, 02:01:12 PM »
Who else would buy it?

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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2004, 02:11:03 PM »
Ricer Joysticks.
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2004, 02:15:03 PM »
Are the mechanics any different from the X-45?  Here's some specs:

For the stick:
Precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability

2-stage metal trigger; 2 primary buttons in 1 convenient position

4 fire buttons including missile launcher with spring-loaded safety cover for instant access

Conveniently positioned metal pinkie switch provides shift functionality to double up on programmable commands

2 X 8-way Hat Switches

3D rudder twist

3-position rotary mode selector switch with LED indicators

3 spring-loaded, base-mounted toggle switches for up to 6 programmable flight commands

5-position handle adjustment system to suit all hand sizes

For the throttle:
Progressive throttle with tension adjustment, detents for afterburner and idle

2 fire buttons
Scroll wheel with built-in button

Mouse controller / hat switch with left mouse buttonl

8-way hat switch

2 x rotary controls

Smooth-action slider control

Clutch button initiates ‘safe mode’ to allow on-the-fly profile selection, or to display button functionality without activating
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« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2004, 02:23:47 PM »
I think they reverse-engineered the control sticks from that UFO that was seen in Mexico and Iran.

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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2004, 02:24:33 PM »
ooooooohhhhhh   aaaaaaaahhhhhhh

When did computers and accesories start looking like hondas.  All the lights and crome and such

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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2004, 02:25:23 PM »
I bet HiTech already has one... unless his wife told him he couldn't.

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« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2004, 02:27:16 PM »
I don't care about looks - gimme functionality.

It has promise, especially if it doesn't have POTS, and it fits my hand (current X-45 doesn't).

Now, if you took your cougar, and modded all those lights into it - THEN you'd be rice.  :D

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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2004, 02:27:57 PM »
All of Saitek's gear looks great. Now if it would just hold up as well as a Sidewinder they might just have something.
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2004, 02:27:58 PM »
That is sooooo.. sexy:p

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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2004, 03:19:56 PM »
Combien?
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« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2004, 03:20:44 PM »
Bah...CH USB HOTAS is all the functionality ya need  :aok

Power Ranger controls...exit right >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2004, 03:27:16 PM »
Looks very futuristic :)

But why does one need lights in his joystick? Or even a LCD screen?
(I bet it's all plastics...)

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« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2004, 03:58:42 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by Curval
Combien?

don't know

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« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2004, 03:59:55 PM »
only flightsim nerds buy joysticks in the first place...