Author Topic: For those who want a Saitek setup better hurry (Read 912 times)

DREDIOCK · « **on:** July 09, 2007, 05:34:41 PM »

Stumbled across this.

Available online only

Saitek X52 Flightstick & Throttle
LOW STOCK FOR DELIVERY
$89.84

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=334328

Krusty · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:36:18 PM »

Refurbished usually runs 50% of normal price, aroudn $60, and you get it from Saitek so you know they've checked it out.

Fulmar · « **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:50:59 PM »

I have a hard enough time justifying to the wife why I need 2 LCD screens and why I have to have another old computer setup to run a Linux Firewall, and the list could go on for pages. But I not that good of a pilot to need one

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2007, 08:17:23 AM »

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Originally posted by Krusty
Refurbished usually runs 50% of normal price, aroudn $60, and you get it from Saitek so you know they've checked it out.

Where do you see "refurbished" mentioned anywhere in that ad?

And I dont need one as I have a CH stick & throttle.
I just put it out there for anyone who might be interested in a Saitek

Krusty · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2007, 09:01:52 AM »

I meant "another option is refurbished" I wasn't saying "this is refurbished".

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2007, 08:48:38 PM »

Ahhh ok.
My bad

Eagler · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:26:20 AM »

good price but sams requires a membership and the regular X52 is on clearance most places to make room for the X52 Pro

DmdFiat · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2007, 06:26:01 PM »

I've my x52 ( brand new) for months and tried many things to make it work right . I have the same problems many have, including tech support that closes at the same time I leave the office. I hate this stick. Make sure this is what u want. Including losing calibration during combat and not being able to use all the buttons and mapping.

Where's the icon for nitt whiners?

0thehero · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2007, 06:51:20 PM »

I haven't laid hands on a Saitek setup in ages, but aren't they still sloppy from the get-go? And don't they still get worse with usage?

Or have things changed?

DmdFiat · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2007, 07:03:02 PM »

This is my first saitek and is the top of their line. It is still below my very old MSSidewinder pro. Looks pretty if u don't need to use it.
The idea behind the functions, bells and whistles is great but it doesn't work. I'm not the only 1 saying that.

Spikes · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2007, 07:35:22 PM »

Ha, I got mine over christmas at BestBuy for $60 new.

Husky01 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2007, 07:36:49 PM »

Got to love Sams

Hawser · « **Reply #12 on:** July 15, 2007, 05:40:18 AM »

I have the X52 also. I have no problems with it. I can map all the buttons, sliders, hats and wheels.
I dont use the Saitek drivers. I just plugged it into USB port and let AH detect it.
I also use CH Pro rudders with it

Eagler · « **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2007, 06:50:23 AM »

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Originally posted by DmdFiat
I've my x52 ( brand new) for months and tried many things to make it work right . I have the same problems many have, including tech support that closes at the same time I leave the office. I hate this stick. Make sure this is what u want. Including losing calibration during combat and not being able to use all the buttons and mapping.

Where's the icon for nitt whiners?

a powered usb hub may correct your issues

wooley · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2007, 03:40:44 PM »

I've been using the X52 for about 9 months now without problems. I love it.