Author Topic: Would a real flightsim nerd buy that ? (Read 919 times)

straffo · « **on:** May 12, 2004, 01:59:37 PM »

It's still april fool in the US ?????

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

ra · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2004, 02:01:12 PM »

Who else would buy it?

Maniac · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2004, 02:11:03 PM »

Ricer Joysticks.

Chairboy · « **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

gofaster · « **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.

Gunslinger · « **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

Mini D · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2004, 02:25:23 PM »

I bet HiTech already has one... unless his wife told him he couldn't.

MiniD

BB Gun · « **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.

BB

rpm · « **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.

Otto · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2004, 02:27:58 PM »

That is sooooo.. sexy:p

Curval · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2004, 03:19:56 PM »

Combien?

Red Tail 444 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2004, 03:20:44 PM »

Bah...CH USB HOTAS is all the functionality ya need

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

PS, if you're a lousy HO Monster, all the cute little bells and
whistles still don't amount to a hill of beans in the CT...

frank3 · « **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...)

straffo · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2004, 03:58:42 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Curval
Combien?

don't know

vorticon · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2004, 03:59:55 PM »

only flightsim nerds buy joysticks in the first place...