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Title: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: 321BAR on August 23, 2008, 06:36:16 PM
Hey guys, i need help choosing the joystick that would b best....heard of the two X52 flight models, any other ideas??? HELP!!!!!!! :cry
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Getback on August 23, 2008, 07:24:04 PM
Since you are an upstanding member of the Bish Federation I will point you toward enlightenment. Go CH!
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: 321BAR on August 23, 2008, 07:31:46 PM
getback man  :salute :salute :salute what about the X52 pro? (not the cheaper) can u tell me bout that?
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: bobtom on August 23, 2008, 08:22:08 PM
As a member of the bish federation I say go x52 pro.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Getback on August 23, 2008, 08:53:32 PM
Quote from: 321BAR on August 23, 2008, 07:31:46 PM
getback man  :salute :salute :salute what about the X52 pro? (not the cheaper) can u tell me bout that?

I've owned several x52s and an x52 pro. I've had issues with all of them. The Ch pro stick, pedals are the best. CH costs more but it's worth it. Zazen, a bad guy, has preached it for years. Some folks still use the same ch products stuff for 10 years.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Spatula on August 24, 2008, 02:06:02 AM
C and H - sorted.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Bruv119 on August 24, 2008, 02:15:55 AM
CH all the way.  :aok
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: RATTFINK on August 24, 2008, 02:33:30 AM
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Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: sunfan1121 on August 24, 2008, 04:14:53 AM
CH is the way to go but it useless without rudder pedals. If you want a twisty stick, go with the X52 pro
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Max on August 24, 2008, 09:15:13 AM
Quote from: sunfan1121 on August 24, 2008, 04:14:53 AM
If you want a twisty stick, go with the X52 pro

Do that and six - twelve months from now you'll be $150 poorer and asking the same "which stick should I buy" question. Bite the bullitt and buy the CH gear.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Wayout on August 24, 2008, 09:18:42 AM
Since you are an upstanding member of the Bish Federation.....  I would suggest mouse and keyboard  (http://www.mazeguy.net/silly/rottentomato.gif)

If you were anyone except a Bish I would say that I've had great success with the Saitek X52 Pro.  (http://www.mazeguy.net/happy/applause.gif)

BTW- Good thing you're not a Rook or I would have some really harsh things to say.  (http://www.mazeguy.net/surprised/shocked.gif)
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: BaldEagl on August 24, 2008, 09:27:46 AM
I've got a Saitek AV8R.  I think it's a great stick.  In fact it's the perfect replacement if you were used to a MS Sidewinder. 

I really don't need a seperate throttle and all those buttons and stuff on the X52 (8 plus the hat with the ability to dual mode all of them is plenty for me) and for $40 if it breaks a year from now I'll just get another one.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: 321BAR on August 24, 2008, 03:33:42 PM
do saiteks come with warranties??? i dont wanna pay $300 for a CH ftrstick and pedals......but they do come with a 2yr warranty on both the joy and pedals......argh.... :furious can anyone tell me bout warranties???
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Getback on August 24, 2008, 03:50:45 PM
I can tell you about Warranties. Buy the x52pro and get the extended warranty from best buy. Falcon23 has used it.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: 321BAR on August 24, 2008, 04:00:17 PM
How long does it last??? 1yr? 2?
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: 321BAR on August 24, 2008, 04:01:36 PM
Quote from: 321BAR on August 24, 2008, 04:00:17 PM
How long does it last??? 1yr? 2?
also, what problems does the X52 have? why did falc use the warranty?
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Getback on August 24, 2008, 08:05:36 PM
Well actually that should have read if you buy the x52 pro. Mine only lasted 6 mos.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Max on August 24, 2008, 09:29:58 PM
Quote from: 321BAR on August 24, 2008, 04:00:17 PM
How long does it last??? 1yr? 2?

Warranty info should be available on the web from whomever you decide to buy it from. If you decide on Saitek, I know for a fact that Best Buy sells extended warranties beyond the original. Buy it; you'll probably need it.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Yossarian on August 24, 2008, 09:51:59 PM
I used a Saitek Cyborg Evo for several years (maybe 4), and now I've switched to the X-52.  I have had a few problems with it uncalibrating itself, but since I got a powered USB hub, they have mostly been very easy to solve (well, relatively easy  :))

<S>

Yossarian
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: RATTFINK on August 24, 2008, 10:02:21 PM
The CH products cost more but you are buying a product that lasts and will not let you down.  CH doesn't just make sticks for games either.

CH makes sticks for construction equipment, forestry vehicles, military vehicles, as well as refuse handling trucks.

And to top it off, they are MADE IN THE U.S.A.  :rock

Logitech was founded & is HQ'd in Switzerland, but the gaming products are made in China, Taiwan, & Japan.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: SD67 on August 25, 2008, 04:46:45 AM
Quote from: Max on August 24, 2008, 09:15:13 AM
Do that and six - twelve months from now you'll be $150 poorer and asking the same "which stick should I buy" question. Bite the bullitt and buy the CH gear.
My X52 setup is close to 3 years old now and still going like it was the day I unpacked it.
FWIW It's been every bit as good as my old CH gear that I left behind when I left the Ex.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Getback on August 25, 2008, 05:57:31 AM
Quote from: SD67 on August 25, 2008, 04:46:45 AM
My X52 setup is close to 3 years old now and still going like it was the day I unpacked it.
FWIW It's been every bit as good as my old CH gear that I left behind when I left the Ex.

Your ex got the ch stuff. Man, you had a bad attorney.  :rofl
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: NHawk on August 25, 2008, 06:05:00 AM
If you fly alot and you're going to purchase a Saitek product, buy 2. That way you have one as a backup for the one you send in for repair.

3 X45's in 5 years (not including the rotations of one while one was in for repairs) was enough for me. Switched to CH.

Kept the X45 throttle though...can't beat the X45 throttle.
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: DustyR on August 25, 2008, 06:16:07 AM
Do that and six - twelve months from now you'll be $150 poorer and asking the same "which stick should I buy" question. Bite the bullet and buy the CH gear.

I had the X-52 no major problems for about 18 months & started to lose calibration infrequently.  I went with the CH gear, Combat Stick, Pro Throttle and Pro Pedals.  The best other alternative would be buy the Saitek X-52 from Best Buy with the longest warranty available & when things get out of control exercise the warranty.  Other wise X-52 is a nice system.   :noid  :rock
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: SD67 on August 25, 2008, 06:25:02 AM
Quote from: Getback on August 25, 2008, 05:57:31 AM
Your ex got the ch stuff. Man, you had a bad attorney.  :rofl
Nah no attorney involved.
I just up and left with the clothes on my back. It's only stuff and it wasn't worth the stress. ;)
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: 321BAR on August 25, 2008, 02:12:59 PM
Ok guys thanks for the input, u been really helpful  :salute to all of you (mainly to the bish) jk  :lol
Title: Re: Guys, broke joystick, need help choosing new 1...
Post by: Getback on August 25, 2008, 05:10:57 PM
Quote from: SD67 on August 25, 2008, 06:25:02 AM
Nah no attorney involved.
I just up and left with the clothes on my back. It's only stuff and it wasn't worth the stress. ;)

Been there done that. Grabbed a bag of clothes and left. Left my tools, guns, etc. I just didn't care anymore.