X52 Joystick finally died.,,, I think. recommendations

[Gorf]

Hello,
Returning to AH after a 3 year break and I have a feeing my old X52 has official died. Ruder reaction is eratic and the system is screaming at me about moving to fast and I barely touch the stick.

So with that said, if it does turn out to be a bad stick (working with the tech forum currently), what is a recommended replacement. Cost is sort of an issue so X-52 replacement is most likely out of the picture.. don't have 100+ dollars to blow.

Thanks.

[GreenEagle43]

check this out. new from logitec.
http://cogadget.com/2009/06/02/logitech-launches-force-feedback-flight-stimulation-controller-g490/

[gyrene81]

I'm having fun with this one.

http://reviews.cnet.com/game-accessories/thrustmaster-t-flight-hotas/4505-10110_7-33394435.html

The throttle can be separated from the stick. Lots of buttons.



I'm guessing GreenEagle didn't catch the "money is an issue, don't have $100 to spend" part.

check this out. new from logitec.
http://cogadget.com/2009/06/02/logitech-launches-force-feedback-flight-stimulation-controller-g490/

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[GreenEagle43]

oh sorry. the new logitec is about 300.00 but well worth it. do some extra churse's. for the the money

[SEseph]

buy a logitec 3d pro and keep the trottle from the X52. 30 dollar fix for lotsa fun!

check this out. new from logitec.

He said UNDER 100 not 300+  

[SEseph]

oh sorry. the new logitec is about 300.00 but well worth it. do some extra churse's. for the the money

hmm just slightly behind ya lol

[GreenEagle43]

yes the thrustmaster is a good buy. i bought one for my son to use.and yes you can separate the joy stick and throttle.not a bad system for the price.

[humble]

G940 is far from ready for primetime IMO. I have one and wouldn't wish it on anyone....

[REVRAND]

 CH  all the way........!
                                               
                                                               

[AAJagerX]

If you're running the saitek SST program that came with your stick, try uninstalling it.  I had the same rudder spiking issue, uninstalled SST and it resolved the issue.  Good Luck.

[GreenEagle43]

<S> Reverend.
yes ch is the best. i went from my saitek x52 to the ch f-16 fighter stick and rudder peddles.also using the throttle quadrant from the saitek. works great. i also own the ch flight yolk that i use in ms fs 2004 for the jumbo jets

[AHTbolt]

Just got the saitek Cyborg X and love it throttle works for fighters then push a button and you have 2 throttles for twin or 4 engine planes, stick has lots of adjustments for fit and lots and lots of buttons and 50.00 at best buy you cant beat it.

[ink]

Just got the saitek Cyborg X and love it throttle works for fighters then push a button and you have 2 throttles for twin or 4 engine planes, stick has lots of adjustments for fit and lots and lots of buttons and 50.00 at best buy you cant beat it.

Mine started to brake 4 days after I got it, buttons were falling off, then one and a half week the twisty went, even though I had the saitek peddels

picked up the CH fighter stick,  , worlds apart.

98$ for the CH Fighter stick.

[Bruv119]

CH ftw.

[mijoieau]

Don't buy a g940, they are not that good, yet.
Why not just get a new x52 then avoid the learning curve of a new stick, i had a g940 for 2 days then put it away, went back to x52 for a few weeks, brought a new x52 Pro and its ok, its not much different from the standard x52, but both are cheap and no need for over prices rudder pedals.
My 1 cent.