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Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: lasersailor184 on January 25, 2004, 04:49:03 PM: http://store.yahoo.com/saitekusa/x45digjoyand.html

Found that. Is that a good deal? Is it the throttle and joystick packaged up?

Any suggestions?
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: Eagler on January 25, 2004, 05:43:44 PM: get it at CompUSA and pay $10 more for the 12 month replacement plan. You can catch them on sale there for $69.95.
great stick - have had one for about 5 years now (started with X36 analog)

y - throttle and jstick together in package
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: lasersailor184 on January 25, 2004, 07:09:43 PM: The throttle plugs into the joystick?
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: Eagler on January 25, 2004, 09:39:45 PM: Quote
Originally posted by lasersailor184
The throttle plugs into the joystick?

yes and the jstick is USB into ur computer

this setup works best with USB CH Pro Pedals
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: Estes on January 25, 2004, 10:02:10 PM: I use X-45.. I like it.

I must say that if you do get it.. Be sure to get the replacement plan as Eagler mentioned..

The hatswitches are prone to go bad very quickly.
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: lasersailor184 on January 25, 2004, 10:08:15 PM: Is there anywhere online that sells it with the replacement plan?
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: lasersailor184 on January 26, 2004, 02:26:25 PM: Anyone know?
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: DAVENRINO on January 26, 2004, 02:35:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Eagler
get it at CompUSA and pay $10 more for the 12 month replacement plan. You can catch them on sale there for $69.95.
great stick - have had one for about 5 years now (started with X36 analog)

y - throttle and jstick together in package

Maybe Comp USA?
DJ229
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: Tarmac on January 26, 2004, 03:12:50 PM: Saw one at Best Buy today for $80, so the price is about normal. If you want to try one out, go there and check out the demo model.
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: loser on January 26, 2004, 03:29:56 PM: i have had my X45 for about 2 years now. Not a single problem. I have heard the hats are weak, but i dont often use the lower hat for views.

I was so used to using the num pad for views i never switched over to the hat. I use the second hat for elevator and rudder trim. That method works great for me when in a bomber form.

You might find the spring tension a little heavy and the throws a bit sticky. I actually just use chapstick on the bottom of the stick yoke, seems to keep it smooth.

Best stick for your buck if you ask me.
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: Eagler on January 26, 2004, 03:44:04 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Tarmac
Saw one at Best Buy today for $80, so the price is about normal. If you want to try one out, go there and check out the demo model.

best buys replacement policy is not as customer friendly as CompUSA. BB has you call someone up, they send you a shipping label, you mail back your stick, they then send you a coupon for its replacement which you take to the store ... about 2 week downtime

CompUSA - walk in, go to serive counter, show policy, go pick another off shelf, pay $10 for another 12month replacement plan - walk out - downtime 2hours
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: lasersailor184 on January 26, 2004, 04:03:27 PM: Already bought it online to compusa with the 1 year service plan. Should arrive thursday or friday.
Title: Looking for a new Joystick...
Post by: Connection on January 28, 2004, 11:44:28 PM: Good hotas, but make sure to get rudder pedals down the road.
The rudder function on the throttle is not very practical.