20 years ago I bought a CH setup. It was analog (gameport plugs). When everything switched to USB I held on to them for as long as I could. When the analog system was fazed out my set was still going strong. I upgraded to the USB CH gear and used that for years. I had small issues with them as in wearing out a hat switch or two. I had saved the analog set and it was easy money to just swap out a switch or hat when needed.
About a year or so ago I started having more issues, dirty pots and such and decided to get a new set. Unfortunately CH has been bought out and the new owners are not as concerned with quality as the old company, so I started looking around for a new set.
Saitek had just come out with the X55, but it was on back order in most places. I did order one (stick and throttle) and after a 6 week waiting period I finally got mine. I have used it for over a year now (i think) and have have no issues. It took me awhile to figure out which stick tension to use (comes with 3 springs for 4 different "feels" from very weak to very strong). So far Im please with the X55 set. We'll se how long it last. I know Im spoiled with the old CH stuff lasting forever, but we'll see.
