Looking for new toys

[Getback]

Saitek sucks, no matter how you slice it.   They got enough of my money.   

I have a CH Fighterstick and CH Pedals.   I'll get the Throttle eventually.   

I've heard of one person. But that's it.

[Banshee7]

just get urself a logitech 3dpro there cheap and work fine, twistys are for real men

BZZZZT! Wrong...try using the thumb knob/dial turny thing on the X-52 throttle for rudder 

[Tr1gg22]

This has been asked many times.....


CH Fighter Stick
CH Pro Throttle
CH Pro Pedals

  had x-52 now i own ch products.. CH is a little more spendy but well worth it

[mensa180]

I use one of those cheap Saiteks, never had a problem.

[Bosco123]

My buy list os pretty low as of now. I went from Logitech 3D Pro, to an X-52. So far, I hav't regreted buying the X52. Only took me about a day and a half to fully get used to it.
I didn't think because I didn't use many buttons on the Logitech, that I would be using them on the X-52. Only thing I don't use on the X-52 is the top left toggle swich, and I still don't know that to use it for. I didn't expect to use the center toggle swich for veiws, and now I use them all the time. There still is more buttons that you need, but you will use them when you have to use two hands for just about anything you need to do. I still use the number pad for views, but not as much as I used to.
I would buy an X-52, agian and again and again.  

[tokenjo]

WOW whoever said wife's are bad are wrong. My old lady just agreed to let me get a new joystick,pedals, and trackir. I guess I need to find out she goes to see while I am playing AH hmmmmmmmm.

Just wonder'n, how long have you been married ?   I dont know any wife that just agrees unless she wants something or already got something.    I could be wonrg ... ?

Tokenjo

[pipz]

I had C/H stuff for years.F16 fighter stick ,throttle,pedals.That was the old analog set up.After maybe 8 years I had to get some new gear.The old stuff still worked but I needed a USB set up.I had no money so I got the X52.That has worked good for some time now.I also have the C/H USB pro pedals.

I have had good luck with all my equipment.I dont abuse it much either.The C/H gear feels more durable.So if your goin to throw stuff at the wall get C/H!Other wise to me rite now its a toss up.I would have to say though I think C/H is the better quality equipment.

Keep in mind you may want to buy a powered USB hub as well.

I edited this in......
Cajun I just read the post where ya said money is not an issue.If thats the case its just my opinion but ya might as well buy the high quality C/H stuff.The X52 will most likely last a long time but I know for a fact the C/H stuff will last a long time.

Pipz

[Vudak]

Well, let me put it to you this way...

Years ago, I loved a Microsoft Precision Pro...  It was a great stick that served me well...  But Microsoft stopped making it.

Years later, I loved my Saitek X-45...  It was a great stick (not quite durable though), that served me well...  But Saitek stopped making it.

Now, I have CH Fighterstick...  It is a great stick, that's serving me well...  And it doesn't look like CH will stop making it anytime soon.

Every single time that you transition from new equipment, it is a pain in the butt.  Retraining muscle memory isn't the easiest thing to do.  This isn't just in cases of going from, say, a Saitek to a CH, but even just from your familiar Saitek to a new Saitek.  It won't have the same exact feel and you WILL need to re-teach yourself.  You might get lucky and have a solid Saitek that lasts for years, but the odds are against you.  Imagine what getting used to a new stick every 6-9 months will be like.

IF you have the money, and IF you KNOW you are going to be addicted to these games for years to come, invest in CH products.  If not, get something else.

[Wingnutt]

Every single time that you transition from new equipment, it is a pain in the butt.

THats for sure, when I switched from my X-52 to the Cougar and rudder pedals it was like learning to walk again.. or some other really good metaphor.

[Mustaine]

I swear by my CH stick and pedals but still love my x45 throttle

[Guyver]

i have the Saitek x-52 and is one of the best iv used. not sure what teh pro one is like but iv had no problems with my Saitek stuff. my old stick was a Saitek and it is still going. my mate took off me when i upgraded to the x-52

[Kazaa]

< CH Fanboi myself, I've got an X-52 sitting in the cupboard.

[The Fugitive]

I think THIS say it all. You don't see a thread on problems and solutions for CH products do ya?

[Wingnutt]

< CH Fanboi myself, I've got an X-52 sitting in the cupboard.

in the cupboard??  I know there is a language barrier and all. .. but isnt that where food is kept?

"Alright kids, whos hungry? lets see.. tunafish? noodle soup.. ohh how about throttle stew with a side of rotary?"

[WWhiskey]

I bought a logitech once,five minutes in to using it, it found its way to my junk closet,and has not been out,So anyone wants a new logitech let me know. ha ha

send it to me!! i used one for years till i got my hotas,and pedals!
 i could use it at the store, on my second system.