Let's see, I had the x52 for approx 2 years then that took a healty dump on me all at once. Then I tried the CH fighter stick and pro pedals. They were great until my brothers dog decided he needed a chew toy and used my stick for that. So I read the reviews and talked to a couple of people and bought myself the Logitech G940 flight system. The force feedback was a complete different experience for me. I like the fact also that it is heavy enough that it doesn't slip and slide everywhere. I was genuinely surprised to find the metal construction also.
The only drawback I have found is that the pedals seem too narrow for my liking, so when I can I am going to mod them to be wider. The second drawback is the price, I paid 312 for the setup.
Ohh it has its own power supply to the stick and the pedals and throttle connect via gameport connections.