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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: RumbleB on January 28, 2009, 11:57:23 AM
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Can't understand a damn word but it looks cool, I like the customizability. Haven't found any reviews besides a couple on amazon.com
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=kjpQphImXpQ
http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-PS38-Cyborg-X-Stick/dp/B001EYU1VO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233165363&sr=8-1
The twin throttle looks very smart. All the button placement is good.
Hopefully it won't be another one which uncalibrates itself and is possessed by saitekdemons..
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Can't understand a damn word but it looks cool, I like the customizability. Haven't found any reviews besides a couple on amazon.com
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=kjpQphImXpQ
http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-PS38-Cyborg-X-Stick/dp/B001EYU1VO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1233165363&sr=8-1
The twin throttle looks very smart. All the button placement is good.
Hopefully it won't be another one which uncalibrates itself and is possessed by saitekdemons..
Might be a good film for Bombay TV. :rofl :rofl
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What the heck for $50 just buy one and tell us how you like it.
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I learned my lesson, Saitek sucks.
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What the heck for $50 just buy one and tell us how you like it.
what the heck, why dont you just throw me $50 on paypal and ill do it!
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Well, I have one and I am very satisfied with it.
- Ergonomics are great, you can adjust just about everything for maximum comfort.
- All buttons are easily reachable, but for that very reason this stick is not as suitable for lefthanders as the previous Cyborgs.
- The dual throttles are great and much better positioned as on the Aviator.
- The scrolll wheel is a very good solution for either flap or trim control.
- The potentiometers have a high resolution and they do not spike (yet). Ok I know thats not a great feat after a couple of days use, but I had joysticks that did spike right out of the box (TM Flightstick X, and some Logitech stick)
- It keeps its calibration (that being said, I used various Saitek sticks in the last 8 years, and none of them lost its calibration ever).
- It has a rather wide and thus stable base, so despite its low weight, it stands firm on the table.
In my opinion so far, its the best stick in its price range.
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I learned my lesson, Saitek sucks.
for $50 it is almost disposable - you could get a new one each year for 5 years and not cover the cost of one CH combo
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Very interesting concept.
One disappointment (for me) was when I first saw the removable handle, I thought that meant you could turn it around making it suitable for a left hander. Apparently not. Too bad, that would have been so easy for them to do.
Very good looking stick however. :aok
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what the heck, why dont you just throw me $50 on paypal and ill do it!
I don't need any more sticks that is why I suggested you spend your money and try it out.
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I don't need any more sticks that is why I suggested you spend your money and try it out.
Im making a thread about a new stick by the most popular company (most pepole have x52s here). Also im linking to a video showing something quite new, a lot of customizability.It's not very often new sticks come aronud. I also wanted to find out if someone here has it so that htey can give some feedback. If I had 50 dollars to throw down the well then I'd just be buying a ch setup.
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Well, I have one and I am very satisfied with it.
- Ergonomics are great, you can adjust just about everything for maximum comfort.
- All buttons are easily reachable, but for that very reason this stick is not as suitable for lefthanders as the previous Cyborgs.
- The dual throttles are great and much better positioned as on the Aviator.
- The scrolll wheel is a very good solution for either flap or trim control.
- The potentiometers have a high resolution and they do not spike (yet). Ok I know thats not a great feat after a couple of days use, but I had joysticks that did spike right out of the box (TM Flightstick X, and some Logitech stick)
- It keeps its calibration (that being said, I used various Saitek sticks in the last 8 years, and none of them lost its calibration ever).
- It has a rather wide and thus stable base, so despite its low weight, it stands firm on the table.
In my opinion so far, its the best stick in its price range.
Thanks, the kinda feedback I was looking for.
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Thanks, the kinda feedback I was looking for.
What is your current stick if I may ask?
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What is your current stick if I may ask?
Uncalibrating X52 with a super spiking rudder and a lil bit on the y axis.
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Hopefully it won't be another one which uncalibrates itself and is possessed by saitekdemons..
(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9506/brookbrzp4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Bridge for SALE! CHEAP! :lol
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Uncalibrating X52 with a super spiking rudder and a lil bit on the y axis.
Ahh, ok. If you check out the Cyborg X, you will probably find the spring tension on the stick quite firm, at least compared to the X52, which has a very, very light spring tension. Other than that, if you can live with fewer buttos and fewer analoge axis(es?), I think it will be worth a try.
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Well, I have one and I am very satisfied with it.
- Ergonomics are great, you can adjust just about everything for maximum comfort.
- All buttons are easily reachable, but for that very reason this stick is not as suitable for lefthanders as the previous Cyborgs.
- The dual throttles are great and much better positioned as on the Aviator.
- The scrolll wheel is a very good solution for either flap or trim control.
- The potentiometers have a high resolution and they do not spike (yet). Ok I know thats not a great feat after a couple of days use, but I had joysticks that did spike right out of the box (TM Flightstick X, and some Logitech stick)
- It keeps its calibration (that being said, I used various Saitek sticks in the last 8 years, and none of them lost its calibration ever).
- It has a rather wide and thus stable base, so despite its low weight, it stands firm on the table.
In my opinion so far, its the best stick in its price range.
It seems the fate of the Saitek Cyborg X lies in your hands Boozeman. I've searched the internet high and low and this about the best info on it bar a half decent review on amazon - can you explain what the hell potentiometers are and what they do exactly in laymans terms? I could study the wikipedia page all day and not come up with an answer. My best guess is its some sort of inbuilt device which stops the stick from losing calibration and keeps everything at a constant level?
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The potentiometers measure the movement (or position) of each the analouge axis, X (roll) and Y (pitch), Z (yaw) and the throttle(s) of course.
So whatever input you give, it's mesured by them. Having a high resolution means they can notice even the smallest movements of the stick, and give a very smooth input to the game. OTOH having a low resolution "pots" means generally "jerky" unprecise game inputs.
In case of the Cyborg X, the resolution is higher than what I can do with my hand. That means even for the smallest amount of movement that I can do, the stick can even detect positions in between.
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The potentiometers measure the movement (or position) of each the analouge axis, X (roll) and Y (pitch), Z (yaw) and the throttle(s) of course.
So whatever input you give, it's mesured by them. Having a high resolution means they can notice even the smallest movements of the stick, and give a very smooth input to the game. OTOH having a low resolution "pots" means generally "jerky" unprecise game inputs.
In case of the Cyborg X, the resolution is higher than what I can do with my hand. That means even for the smallest amount of movement that I can do, the stick can even detect positions in between.
Very good explanation, thank you sir.