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Offline LePaul

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« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2002, 10:29:12 AM »
Rip

I went from an MS twisty stick to the X45...I love all the programmable buttons.  And, I seem to be the exception...the CD drivers that came with the stick worked fabulously with Windows 2000 Pro.

Only gripe, rather stiff stick, squeaky....doesnt seem to like to center but a few of the guys mentioned tossing some graphite down there, which I just havent gotten to yet.  As I said, its still a new stick to me (2 months).

For $80, you can't go wrong.
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Offline Gman

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« Reply #16 on: June 27, 2002, 02:29:50 PM »
I wore my x45 out in 6 months.  The handle is quite loose on the rod its attached to, and no tightening of the screws helps.

While I had it, and before it wore out, it was pretty much same as x36, and worked fine.
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Offline airspro

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« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2002, 02:54:28 PM »
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Btw, are you saying that you can program the X35 throttle, and use it as you programed it with the SGE software, and run the Sidewinder, also programmed using it's software?
-SW


Yes you can , I use alot of directx commands so that I can have muiti ah stick sets also . But my mode 2 on throttle is set up for gv , moving head around , up and down etc . The mode three is for bombers .

The only bad thing is that you only get four really reachable buttons on the Microsoft stick but I got my setup with most everything I had before , just had to use my head a little more ,

The good thing is the Microsoft hats don't wear out , plus the feel as I stated before is great , the center is the sweatest spot , quite the oppisite of the couger that I sent back to Amazon .

AKSWulfe : Do u make use of "cycle" actions in the SGE software ? This helps some for loss of buttons commands on the joystick .

I got to tell you's all , you'll throw rocks at your x and y control after you try a ffb2 with Hitech's great force feed back programing .

spro
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Offline Eagler

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« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2002, 08:12:59 PM »
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I'll check that one out too spro- thanks!

Btw, are you saying that you can program the X35 throttle, and use it as you programed it with the SGE software, and run the Sidewinder, also programmed using it's software?
-SW


I used a siatek cyborg stick with a X36 throttle btwn my first X45 and 2nd one. Worked very well but missed the 2nd hat the X stick has ( use it for zoom - on/off, in/out)

tried the ms ffb with the throttle when the 2nd X36 wore out b4 I got the 1st X45. it was different but i didnt fly as well with it and the effects werent what I thought they'd be so I took it back.
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« Reply #19 on: June 27, 2002, 09:45:48 PM »
Rip, I got mine at Christmas.  Still works great!  No problems!

I fly average of 30 hours a month.

Good Luck!
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« Reply #20 on: June 28, 2002, 10:02:39 AM »
Hmmm, so if I am used to the feel of the X36, and really like it... then the X45 would be a better choice for me?

Maybe pick 'em both up, try out the MS FFB and take it back if it ain't up to par.

Thanks for the input guys, think I'll pick 'em both up.
-SW
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Offline Eagler

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« Reply #21 on: June 28, 2002, 10:13:21 AM »
I found the ffb didnt have enough program options - my bet is you'll end up with the X45 :)

Get it before Sunday from CompUSA and you'll save $10 - the cost of the year in store replacement warranty. I suggest you get that, just in case. Though not as long as Best Buys replacement warranty which is 2 years for $10, much more convenient. Best Buys requires you to pack up your stick, ship it to them (they do send you postage) then wait for them to mail you a gift certificate which you then go and pick up the replacement. 3 to 4 week turn around best. CompUSA is walk in with old broke one, walk out with new one.
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« Reply #22 on: June 28, 2002, 10:16:16 AM »
Will do, thanks again Eagler.
-SW
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« Reply #23 on: June 28, 2002, 12:39:50 PM »
Thks for replies guys!
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« Reply #24 on: June 28, 2002, 01:51:05 PM »
I've got an x-36 j/s and throttle you can have Rip if you pay the S/H....  It worked last time I used it..... (couple of years ago).  Its just sitting in my closet taking up space... :D  Lemme know
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rudder pedals with X45?
« Reply #25 on: June 28, 2002, 03:57:19 PM »
I just got an X45 to replace my MS FFB that was wigging out on me. I really like the stick and throttle but the rocker rudder drives me insane. Can pedals be used with the X45? I seem to recall hearing that they can't. Anyone know for sure? Any suggestions on a set of pedals?
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« Reply #26 on: June 28, 2002, 07:40:46 PM »
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