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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: dkff49 on November 19, 2010, 07:29:50 PM

Title: Saitek PS38 Cyborg X
Post by: dkff49 on November 19, 2010, 07:29:50 PM

Has anyone used this stick???

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I started thinking about this stick because of it's ability to break down with multiple adjustments on it and it's ability to break down to something smaller, which makes it a perfect fit into our tiny lockers. To boot it is inexpensive making a perfect match in case something happens at work or someone decides they need it more than me. It seems to have a decent number of buttons on it which is a big plus for me. The extra adjustments would be very nice since I will normally am playing at a table instead of a desk.

My biggest concerns are durability due to all the moving parts. With the extra adjustments and the fact that it can be broke down to smaller parts I am just afraid that it might be a little fragile.

Title: Re: Saitek PS38 Cyborg X
Post by: Max on November 20, 2010, 07:33:29 AM

It looks like a remake of the ST290.

While I haven't tried the stick, my experience with Saitek joysticks is they don't hold calibration after 6-12 months. YMMV

Title: Re: Saitek PS38 Cyborg X
Post by: Dogtown on November 28, 2010, 07:22:50 AM

nice stick but very fragile....the buttons around the hat switch break easily....save up for the better ...

Title: Re: Saitek PS38 Cyborg X
Post by: dkff49 on November 28, 2010, 09:28:01 AM

I appreciate the input guys. Unfortunately for me it is not about saving money up as much as this stick is going to be at work and usually stored inside a small locker, meaning the less money invested means less to be lost should something happen and breaking it down would mean it should fit inside my locker a little easier.

However if this stick is fragile then maybe I will try looking at something else.


Thanks again.

Title: Re: Saitek PS38 Cyborg X
Post by: Dogtown on November 29, 2010, 07:56:05 AM

cc ....really though the thing looks cool till you get it out of the box .....idk maybe its my monkey hands ....if you type all day and have a manicure this stick may be for you  :lol