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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: gpwurzel on November 22, 2025, 03:52:57 PM

Title: Hotas Recommendations
Post by: gpwurzel on November 22, 2025, 03:52:57 PM

Working on getting back in game, and my current hotas (x52 from saitek) wont connect to windows 11 (driver issue), so I'm thinking its way too old kinda deal

What recommendations do we have, games will be a lot of flightsims, as I dont play anything else pretty much.

Thanks,

Wurzel

Title: Re: Hotas Recommendations
Post by: AKIron on November 22, 2025, 03:57:46 PM

I like Virpil but it is a bit expensive. Many love their VKB Gladiators etc...

Title: Re: Hotas Recommendations
Post by: AKIron on November 22, 2025, 04:03:55 PM

I have VKB pedals and like them a lot. Mine do not have toe brakes which is no biggie for me.

Title: Re: Hotas Recommendations
Post by: gpwurzel on November 22, 2025, 04:10:13 PM

Or is anyone aware of a programmable software that will allow me to use the throttle portion in the meantime.

Appreciate the info AKIron

Title: Re: Hotas Recommendations
Post by: AKIron on November 22, 2025, 04:25:08 PM

https://support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360024847013--Downloads-X52-Space-Flight-H-O-T-A-S

Title: Re: Hotas Recommendations
Post by: gpwurzel on November 22, 2025, 07:12:28 PM

That never opens anything to download, appreciate the assist though. Looking at options for replacement now sigh!!  :grin:

Title: Re: Hotas Recommendations
Post by: Spikes on November 22, 2025, 08:01:32 PM

X52 should be fine with W11 though I did need to install the drivers/software for it to work properly that I can recall. Didn't need to use the software, though.

I'd recommend vkb, they also offer free shipping now I believe which was a large expense prior. I have the Gladiator NXT, STECS Standard, and Mk 4 pedals.