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Title: computer does not recognize joystick
Post by: caldera on May 16, 2025, 06:24:02 PM

Plugged in the old X-52 and it lit up, but the device can't be located in "devices and printers".

Does not register in AH offline either.  Saitek website indicates that there are no drivers available.

Windows 7 64 bit, if that makes any difference.  It's 10 years old, but have not changed anything since I last played Ah about 6 years ago.

The stick has been in storage but seems undamaged.


The only thing I can think of is the usb hub does not work anymore.

Title: Re: computer does not recognize joystick
Post by: caldera on May 16, 2025, 07:18:05 PM

It was the USB hub. 

Title: Re: computer does not recognize joystick
Post by: Eagler on May 17, 2025, 07:55:22 AM

Quote from: caldera on May 16, 2025, 07:18:05 PM

It was the USB hub.

 :aok

Used the x36, x45 and then the x52 ..always thought it was a good hotas

Eagler

Title: Re: computer does not recognize joystick
Post by: caldera on May 17, 2025, 11:32:48 AM

Agreed.  The ergonomics on it are very good, especially the stick.  I tried CH and Warthog, but traded them in for another X-52. 

Title: Re: computer does not recognize joystick
Post by: AKIron on May 17, 2025, 01:09:25 PM

There are some relative newcomers to the HOTAS scene, Virpil, VKB, and Winwing. I can only speak about Virpil and VKB first hand and I like them. Winwing seems to be popular also. I've had the various CH and Thrustmaster sticks over the decades. They work well enough too.

I have an X-56 Stick and Throttle beside a Wathog Stick and Throttle on my shelf. No, don't want to get rid of them.  ;)