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Title: Saitek X52?
Post by: kevykev56 on May 12, 2004, 11:27:48 AM

Has anyone tried this yet?

http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/x52.htm


I wonder how it stacks up to the X45. The buttons seem a bit awkward at first look.

Kev

Title: Saitek X52?
Post by: AKCasca on May 12, 2004, 11:46:56 AM

looks interesting, but its a twisty stick?

Title: Saitek X52?
Post by: Pollock on May 12, 2004, 11:51:36 AM

looks interesting, but its a twisty stick?

No worries I would use my CH rudder peds.

Title: Saitek X52?
Post by: wasq on May 12, 2004, 12:53:34 PM

Yes, it would seem a twisty. No worries, use pedals :)

It doesn't seem to have potentiometers ("non-contact"):

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Precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability.

I think the display will be a great addition; I only use one mode on my X45 since I don't remember the button mappings in the other modes :)

Title: Saitek X52?
Post by: FOGOLD on May 12, 2004, 01:56:53 PM

Looks great. There's a crying need for something between the cougar and the el cheapos. I always thought the x45 was too light though (having tried one in a shop)

Title: Saitek X52?
Post by: kevykev56 on May 12, 2004, 03:20:04 PM

Yes the X45 is a bit too light so I built a swivel mount for mine. Now it doesnt have the tendency to roll over when I get very involved. It is great for the price.

Kev

Title: Saitek X52?
Post by: Gypsy Baron on May 14, 2004, 03:01:20 PM

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Originally posted by FOGOLD
Looks great. There's a crying need for something between the cougar and the el cheapos. I always thought the x45 was too light though (having tried one in a shop)

 That's why they invented duct tape :)

 What's this X52 going to cost? I took a brief look
 at the site but didn't research further.

    =GB=

Title: Saitek X52?
Post by: Bcnu on May 17, 2004, 12:54:22 PM

A thread on AGW:

http://agw.warbirdsiii.com/bbs/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33355

contains a reference to a WW2O squadron forum referring to a post on the WW2O public forums that says that the X52 will cost $125 and be out in the August-September timeframe.

Is that convoluted enough for ya?

Title: Saitek X52?
Post by: Staga on May 18, 2004, 07:22:26 AM

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Precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability

Guess that means it won't have weary potentiometers.