new joystick X65

[Wingnutt]

Dear Mister Fork,

     I got my G940 for Christmas.  Oooooh booooy, oooooh booooy.  It be down rite purdie.  It got all them shinny lights and buttons galore.  And boy is it nice to fly with.  I thought i could fly on the edge before but the force feedback really gives you a feel for you plane not available in non feedback set ups.  I can say I do fly better.  Takes me longer to die.  But just being able to feel your plane in flight makes it worth every penny.  Oh and did I say it had a lot of buttons.  I have more buttons than uses in AH.  But give me time and I will figure out a use for them.

HAHA misread disregard

[pervert]

i was online last night and dmgod was telling me about this new joystick coming out by saitek called the X65, dunno if ima break down and pay that much for a joystick ($400) but it sure does look cool.

http://x65f.gameshark.com/

Thats hands down the most tacky stick throttle I've ever seen, how can they justify $400 for that it certainly hasn't went on materials lol

[kansas2]

I got Ch pro pedals, X52 throttle, and a 3d pro stick.........works fine just need more usb ports

CH pro pedals, X52 throttle and CH fighterstick here. Like you said, it all works fine. The X52 stick couldn't stand up to my abuse.

[Bosco123]

I'm trying to get wifeack to approve my 40th birthday present:

Logitech G940 system
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I guess you guys have better luck with that Logicrap. I never did.

Dr. Bone, it won't last too much longer, somthing like the hat switch will start to go then the buttons and so on. I've had this X52 for over a year now and so far nothing to account for. If your into the Logicrap then you will have to get used to the sensestivity of it but after that it helps out alot when it comes to many things.

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[Wingnutt]

I will never understand why when someone posts what they just bought/are thinking of buying, or asking about something so many people with less expensive gear feel compelled to state what they use and that it "works just fine" in a tone that suggests its dumb to buy the other gear.... as if that in any way says anything about anything..

I guess these same people would pull up next to a Ferrari at a red light, roll down their window and say "your in a Ferrari and im in a civic, but look we are both stuck at this red light, so I guess my car is just as good huh!, pfft what a waste of money that was huh!!"

FYI the reason Ferrari guy never replies isn't because "you got him" its because his model girlfriend is giving him a hummer and hes not paying attention to you.

[falcon23]

I have used wingnutt and he works just fine..

[Wingnutt]

I have used wingnutt and he works just fine..

I used falcon and hit a tree, do not recommend.

[mcboi]

yes i know its over priced i fly with the saitek st290pro $20 @ wal-mart and can still hang with the best of em i was just sayin.........

[pervert]

I will never understand why when someone posts what they just bought/are thinking of buying, or asking about something so many people with less expensive gear feel compelled to state what they use and that it "works just fine" in a tone that suggests its dumb to buy the other gear.... as if that in any way says anything about anything..

Maybe its to save someone some money ie why would you pay more when you can buy the same model stick for less? I'd also bet my right boobie that at heart its an x52 that has been super gimicked to justify its hefty price tag, so again why pay more for the same stick?

I guess these same people would pull up next to a Ferrari at a red light, roll down their window and say "your in a Ferrari and im in a civic, but look we are both stuck at this red light, so I guess my car is just as good huh!, pfft what a waste of money that was huh!!"

To compare that gargoyle of a stick to a Ferrari is an insult! 

[Tarstar]

The stick does not make the pilot.. Some of the best sticks I know fly with the ST290 or it's equivalent.. I've got the x52 and I love it.. However I still pretty much suck at ACM.. And would you know, even that back lighted keyboard didn't make me any better overnight... So I'd say the bottom line is.. Yes it's nice to have good gear and maybe HOTAS etc. but in the end your only as good as you are.. Who cares what Freakin' stick you have if your having fun..

[Yenny]

I fly w/ the ST290 and love it. It kinda sux to have to control throttle w/ my left hand and then move my hand my left hand again to raise/lower flaps but other then that, it's not too bad.

[JunkyII]

I will never understand why when someone posts what they just bought/are thinking of buying, or asking about something so many people with less expensive gear feel compelled to state what they use and that it "works just fine" in a tone that suggests its dumb to buy the other gear.... as if that in any way says anything about anything..

I guess these same people would pull up next to a Ferrari at a red light, roll down their window and say "your in a Ferrari and im in a civic, but look we are both stuck at this red light, so I guess my car is just as good huh!, pfft what a waste of money that was huh!!"

FYI the reason Ferrari guy never replies isn't because "you got him" its because his model girlfriend is giving him a hummer and hes not paying attention to you.

My CH pedals were like $160, I dont know what kinda money you make but I think thats pretty expensive.....for a game. That X65 looks really cool but at $400......its too expensive for what I have seen with Saitek....My X52 stick went dead after a year so Im against getting more Saitek gear.....my ch pedals are great and you can get the combatstick and throttle for what $300? $100 cheaper with alot of people on here saying it lasted for 5-8 years? you cant beat that

[dunnrite]

I bought my X52 abut 3 years ago, and still have no problems.  Brand new for $80 (if you look in Saitek's website, there is a link for reconditioned products for alot cheaper)

[DFATITAN]

Hmph...$400.00     Beat the hell out of my Saitek X45 for at least 6 years till it finally died last fall.  Got lucky and found a "never out of the box" X45 on EBAY for $20.00 in December...works like a charm.  Hope to get another 6 or 8 years out of it.  Only issue is I've never been able to smooth the rudder rocker completely, maybe its time for rudder pedals.

[flight17]

CH pro pedals, X52 throttle and CH fighterstick here. Like you said, it all works fine. The X52 stick couldn't stand up to my abuse.

i use my stick probably 4+ hours everyday between AH and FS if. had a X52 for over 3 years without it breaking... then wanted a 52 pro and have had it for 2... never once had any problems with either of two...