i have 1 sitting here to(290), i use the x52 i bought as refurbished, 36 dollars delivered...I like it much more than the st 290...But I read where the pots go out on them, I guess some people have better luck than others. My 1 hatswitch does not work proper anymore, the pot inside is broken. The return spring inside. I look for replacement parts can't find any on the net but I have yet to contact Saitek. I took the stick apart and looks like it would be hard to replace anyway because it is sodered in place.
I would look at reviews before buying one.
Someone has said to me they buy at best buy then take the extra 2 year warranty out, after a year replace it. After another year replace it then take another 2 year extended warranty out.(or sooner if it breaks)
I really like the x52, I will try to use another hat switch as a 8 way ,maybe with the software provided.
I notice on the CH products page they sell replacement parts (for ch products), but need rudder pedals for that set up.
Someone could say because I bought refurbished is why mine is broken and that new is better, but thru my own research it seems the pots do go out on them. Guess I am just the unlucky one that it happen to.
Also seems the x52 pro has 2 year warranty and the regular x52 has a 1 year warranty unless that has changed.
my 2 centsa
