Author Topic: I'm buying a new joystick is this one good ?? (Read 1007 times)

Winker · « **on:** August 04, 2005, 01:40:19 PM »

Saitek X45 Digital Joystick and Throttle
Its $80 bucks .
Is this a good stick to buy,hehehehe anything is better then the one i have.

Thank you .

paulieb · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:03:34 PM »

I have one, like it a lot. The rocker switch rudder takes some getting used to, though.

Mustaine · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:04:43 PM »

many many people use that one.

i still use the throttle from it.

g00b · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:04:57 PM »

Get the X-52, I've had two X-45's, the X-52 is much better.

g00b

FiLtH · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:17:57 PM »

My personal taste would be the stiffer feel of the X45 over the X52. The trottle setup of the X52 is good, but the stick is alot looser and flimsy compared to the X45.

g00b · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:25:56 PM »

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Originally posted by FiLtH
My personal taste would be the stiffer feel of the X45 over the X52. The trottle setup of the X52 is good, but the stick is alot looser and flimsy compared to the X45.

No disrespect, but my experiences do not match you own.

Just for clarification, in my 15 years of flight simming, I have used pretty much all the high-end sticks.

CH F-16 Fighterstick, 2 of em
CH Combatstick
CH Propedals
CH Pro throttle

TM F16, 2 of em
TM F22, 2 of em
TM pedals
TM throttle

Logitech 3d extreme gold

Saitek X-45
Saitek X-52

The full CH HOTAS setup is my favorite, however all my CH stuff was gameport, and I have yet to upgrade to USB.

I bought the X-52 and feel it is on par with anything else I have tried to date. No deadzone problems, no weak springs, etc... It works great! All I need to buy now is a set of USB pedals and I'm good to go.

g00b

Winker · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:29:10 PM »

Thank you for the reply guys , Like i said anything is better then the one i'm useing.

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:29:56 PM »

Grab the X52 if you like twisty sticks and the X45 if you don't.

I have an X45. It's been going for a year and a half without the 8 way view button going out.

rabbidrabbit · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:44:41 PM »

You can get the x45 from the saitek website for 40 bucks. Just by the reconditioned one. It comes with the same warranty.

loony1 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2005, 05:23:37 PM »

buy it from E-bay and find one for a LOT less

rabbidrabbit · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2005, 05:37:03 PM »

you also have the risk of buying a bad stick or not getting it at all. for 40 bucks for a x45 with warranty it's tough to go wrong.

DipStick · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2005, 06:21:36 PM »

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Originally posted by g00b
The full CH HOTAS setup is my favorite

Wouldn't use anything else.

Widewing · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2005, 06:59:33 PM »

I use the X45 with CH Pro pedals. Works well for me. I suggest you buy from Best Buy or Circuit City for lower prices. Also, purchase the exchange warranty as the hat switches on the X45 won't last a year under normal use.

My regards,

Widewing

eilif · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2005, 07:33:06 PM »

i really like the old TM gear, imho the origional TM pedals are the best you can get if you are into realisticaly proportioned ww1 style pedals. just get the usb adaptor for the tm stuff and you can save alot of money.

Krusty · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2005, 07:39:15 PM »

TM = Thrustmaster? Are they still around? I thought they went under a long long time ago?