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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Phyre on April 12, 2003, 10:45:48 AM

Title: Looking for new Joystick.....
Post by: Phyre on April 12, 2003, 10:45:48 AM

right now i am using ms precision pro 2, its somewhat limiting on button programability and etc.

i was looking at the saitek X-45

any ideas would be greatly appreciated:)

Title: Looking for new Joystick.....
Post by: Chairboy on April 12, 2003, 10:52:26 AM

I just got the X-45, it's pretty good.  There only things I don't like about it are the pinky switch on the right hand (it gets in the way) and the built-in rudder on the throttle is awkward, but if you have seperate rudder pedals, that shouldn't be a problem.  If you can physically try it before you buy it, you should.

Title: Looking for new Joystick.....
Post by: Nilsen on April 12, 2003, 04:55:42 PM

i use the microcrap sidewinder2 and its smooth, comfy and cheap.

If you are like me and can do well without all the rudder, peddals and other aids it will serve you well :)

"its not the gear, its the man behind it"

Title: Looking for new Joystick.....
Post by: kevykev56 on May 17, 2003, 12:55:20 AM

Chairboy     The pinky switch is removable. It is only there for people with small hands. It takes a little force but it comes out pretty easy. It will leave you with a contour that your pinkie will fint into easily and doesnt get in the way.

Title: Looking for new Joystick.....
Post by: Vulcan on May 17, 2003, 05:33:35 PM

How do you remove the Pinky switch?

Title: Looking for new Joystick.....
Post by: kevykev56 on May 18, 2003, 12:18:59 PM

Vulcan

The pinky switch is held in by 2 clips. grasp the orange part of the pinky switch and pull up and push firmly forward. The clips will release and there will be depression your pinky will set in perfectly. I discovered this reading a review prior to purchasing the X-45. As soon as I pulled it out of the box I removed the switch. The button is still fully functional, and if you dont like it you can re-install the switch orange extender very easlily.

Title: Looking for new Joystick.....
Post by: gofaster on May 19, 2003, 08:14:54 AM

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