Saitek should be banned!

[Overlag]

Originally posted by mechanic
if anyone kills me in the next few eeks, its because of my POS saitek Cyborg eyo stick.

 it is a total POS! POS! POS!


POS!




















POS!

dont buy saitek sticks unless you go for the new one coming out soon.

mine broke within 2 months.

had a sidewinder before this that has lasted 7 years!

still works fine but is of the old 10 pin sort, had to buy a USB stick.

the evo is better than there top end X45 joystick........now that POS!

the X45 throttle is ok though i guess.

[Slash27]

I love my HOTAS Couger, my only complaint is that I have to clean the pots about every two months.


Ill sell you mine when I get finished buying the rest of my CH gear. Comes with CH peddals too:aok










btw, my MS PP2 never has let me down

[mechanic]

i dont think the evo range works well for turning, maybe not so bad for E fighting.

slow speed response gives too much wobble.

Ms sticks are by far the best ive played on for TnB

[TrueKill]

yall know any good left hander sticks my saitek is getting a little messed up

[TweetyBird]

Buy at best buy - get the $10 2 year warranty. My up front hat  view is getting a little flakey on x45 after a few months. Ill be taking it in soon for a new hat or a new stick.

[Flayed1]

I've had my Saitek Cyborg 3D Gold for 2 years now and have used it enuf that there are pollished white spots where my fingers go. other than minor fixes and lube  at the base it's been great it still acts like new. It will be a sad day when it finally dies.

[Howitzer]

Originally posted by TW9
yah we should create a "Bring Back MS Sticks" petition and send it to MS ..

And I heard they are dumping their keyboards and mice...  and that SUCKS!  I guess the hardware business just isn't doing well.

[Jackal1]

Originally posted by RTSigma
My Saitek always has problems with friction in the joystick between the cup and the ring around it. It groans and moans and it takes more force than neccessary to make slight adjutstments that will just make you over-adjust and send you into a stall...
 

  I`ve posted this before to some that had that problem. Here`s the cure...Go down to Wally World or your local hardware store. Purchase a tube of Plumber`s valve and faucet grease. Costs less than 2 bucks. Put some of this on a Q-tip, push stick forward or to one side and slide the Q-tip under the rubber boot and spread the grease around on the ball. Problem solved. It will be as smooth as silk and it will out last lubes such as silicone, etc.

[Jackal1]

Originally posted by TweetyBird
Buy at best buy - get the $10 2 year warranty.  

  This always cracks me up when someone posts about this. Don`t let the store rip you off for the extra charge on the warranty. Saitek has a 2 year warranty from the factory. Deal directly with the factory.

[Chortle]

Originally posted by Jackal1
I`ve posted this before to some that had that problem. Here`s the cure...Go down to Wally World or your local hardware store. Purchase a tube of Plumber`s valve and faucet grease. Costs less than 2 bucks. Put some of this on a Q-tip, push stick forward or to one side and slide the Q-tip under the rubber boot and spread the grease around on the ball. Problem solved. It will be as smooth as silk and it will out last lubes such as silicone, etc.

Sounds good, I mash a candle between the cup and ring to get smoother travel but needs to be done regularly.

[Mak333]

CH sticks with rudder pedals is all ya need for great performance and a wonderful experience.

[Eagler]

Originally posted by Jackal1
This always cracks me up when someone posts about this. Don`t let the store rip you off for the extra charge on the warranty. Saitek has a 2 year warranty from the factory. Deal directly with the factory.

what's the turn around time when dealing with Saitek corp?

I can have my X45 replaced from the time I unplug it to the time I fire up the new one in less than an hour (CompUSA is 15 min down the road) for under $12 a year. For that convience & security, I'll gladly pay one dollar a month.

[Jackal1]

Originally posted by Eagler
what's the turn around time when dealing with Saitek corp?

I can have my X45 replaced from the time I unplug it to the time I fire up the new one in less than an hour (CompUSA is 15 min down the road) for under $12 a year. For that convience & security, I'll gladly pay one dollar a month.

   Had a button go out on an X45.  I reprogrammed function to another button. I then e-mailed Saitek, explained the problem and also told them I ran an online squad and didn`t want any down time. I ask them if they would ship me a stick and let me return the older one upon receiving the new one. No problem. It was sent to my door .
  Also I don`t know about the state you live in, but here the extra "warranty" charge is a farce. Here if a manufacturor places a 2 year warranty on a product and the store is an authorized dealer, they have to honor the warranty on the product.

[TweetyBird]

Best Buy is a mile and a half from my house. No postage, no trip to ups, and a new stick in about an hour. Thats worth $10 to me.

[Jackal1]

Originally posted by TweetyBird
Best Buy is a mile and a half from my house. No postage, no trip to ups, and a new stick in about an hour. Thats worth $10 to me.

 There was no postage, no trip to UPS. It was delivered to my door.
  Hey look, it`s your money. If you ant to throw it away to a scam, go for it.