Any Saitek X-55 users?

[Serenity]

Strap yourself in and prepare for a wild ride of technical issues depending on your setup.

I have an X55, and when coupled with Windows 8 or 8.1, and USB 3.0 ports, there are a LOT of reports of problems with both the stick and the throttle ghosting. If you can fix the problems, it's a nice stick with plenty of switches and buttons, but it took hours of tinkering on the phone with Saitek tech support and searching various different forums.

[Copprhed]

Mine's going on a year old and I'm started to get random glitches...zooming without hitting the button, auto pilot the same thing...gonna go back to my X52 pro soon.Glad it was only $200.

[Ratsy]

I think I've had mine installed for about 4 months.

I'm perfectly happy with them in combination with CH rudder pedals.

I use a powered USB 2.0 hub in a USB 2.0 port on Win7 64-bit.  I created an Aces High profile with the Saitek programming software.

I am skeptical about a 119$ price point, though.  Perhaps a mistake?

If Skyyr found them at that price, I would gladly pay him 120$ for two sets and pay for shipping.   Maybe. 

I'm told that the hotest setup in Aces High is the one he already has, though.

  

[Wilbus]

I have had the x55 for 9 months now.  zero problems.  warthog on the other hand.....



semp

Would be interesting to hear what kind of problems you've had with the Warthog? :-)

Also, how to you experience the resolution of the X-55? Good an exact?

[Pluto]

I use the x55 throttle and like it for the most part. Every once in a while it gets a mind of its own and does some weird stuff but overall it's nice. I'm not a big fan of the stick though.  I like that you can change the springs but I have a harder time lining up shots with the conical seat it uses.

[1Canukk]

     Been using the X55 for 4 months or so  I have no issues about my purchase , straight from the box into a powered USB and used the program in AH  to assign my keys and havent looked back . Ive used the Saitek's x52 and the pro series aswell , then to CH setup wich the X55 replaced. I am using Win7 Pro 64bit if that makes any difference , but seeing 1 for $119 raises to many red flags for my taste , got mine thrue Amazon Canada for $210 plus shipping and no ware did I see this unit overstocked during any of my searches on any site but rather the oposit  had to wait for it to be in stock, hope it helps.