Author Topic: New rudder pedals (Read 1413 times)

Gianlupo · « **on:** April 27, 2006, 02:32:55 PM »

I don't know if someone already posted this, but Saitek announced on their forums that they're gonna release later this year (probably in autumn) rudder pedals for us flight sim buffs.

No pictures were yet released (you will be able to see them soon, they will be official presented at E3 in May), however Saitek said they will have toebreak!

(in order to read the last thread linked in the one I posted, you must be registered on Saitek forum).

Simaril · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2006, 02:40:08 PM »

Would have to be cheaper than the CH pedals if they want to make an impact....

Speaking of toe brakes, any body out there using racing pedals for AH? always wondered how that would work out...

Pooface · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2006, 02:41:08 PM »

<---- cant bloody wait!!

if the pedals are any bit as good as the X52, im going to buy them the day they come out lol. as much as i love the X52, i hate that damned erratic twisty stick.

Gianlupo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2006, 02:43:51 PM »

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Would have to be cheaper than the CH pedals if they want to make an impact....

Sim, they didn't yet said anything about pricing, but I guess they will cost about half of CH pedals.

Poo, I hate the twisty stick, too, the one on the TM Afterburner was much better than this one! I began saving money....

Pooface · « **Reply #4 on:** April 27, 2006, 02:45:32 PM »

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Originally posted by Gianlupo
Sim, they didn't yet said anything about pricing, but I guess they will cost about half of CH pedals.

Poo, I hate the twisty stick, too, the one on the TM Afterburner was much better than this one! I began saving money....

yeah lol. it isnt really smooth enough, and it always snaps right back.

with pedals it's so much smoother:) will take me 2 weeks to get back on form after buying them though lol.

Mustaine · « **Reply #5 on:** April 27, 2006, 02:45:48 PM »

wow thats actually pretty big news.

will be interesting

Hajo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 27, 2006, 02:53:49 PM »

As with all Saitek products you pay a cheaper price.....you get a cheaper product. In all my years of playing Flight Sims online....and that's a lot.
CH is the best....never....and I repeat never have I had a stick, throttle, or pedals malfunction once on me. Their Service is far superior to any, and their product lasts much longer. In the long run...believe me, I've used every stick there is on the market, they'll never compare to CH Products in any way. Save your money........get CH and you will believe me, save a great deal of money in the future. The CH HOTAS is without doubt the best money can buy.

Several of the players in Aces High are using my used CH gear. Some of those controlers are in excess of 5 years old and going strong.

The Fugitive · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2006, 03:11:38 PM »

I'm still using my CH pedals <---- read non "Pro" and non USB, for going on 8-10 years. Been that long that I can't remember when I bought them. I do use an "analog to USB" adaptor, and have upgraded to USB stick and throttle a year ago.

Only problem I have had with my "old" analog CH stuff was the newer generation motherboards don't supply enough voltage to the "keyboard" plug any more to run them. With everything going to USB they have moved the power to teh USB legs instead, other wize I'd still be using my old CH stuff.

Ya they are a bit expensive, but they are worth every penny and more !

Gianlupo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2006, 04:26:55 PM »

Yep, I know CH are the best products out there, but, for now, I just can't afford them... and I want a complete gear

I'll find someone to sell it to, later, when I'll buy a CH gear!

Simaril, about the racing pedals, it can be done, XJazz once told me about it, you can PM him, he still post on BBS from time to time.

Hoarach · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2006, 04:36:47 PM »

From what I hear, the cheapest place to get pedals is at provantage.com for $89 but has no warranty.

Who knows on the quality of the saitek pedals though.

Simaril · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2006, 04:45:01 PM »

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Originally posted by Gianlupo
Yep, I know CH are the best products out there, but, for now, I just can't afford them... and I want a complete gear I'll find someone to sell it to, later, when I'll buy a CH gear!

Simaril, about the racing pedals, it can be done, XJazz once told me about it, you can PM him, he still post on BBS from time to time.

Honestly, Gian, I have to apologize.

The question about the racing pedals was a concious attempt at hijacking. Obviuosly, I am totally inadequate at this task -- and I stand in even greater awe at your mastery of it!!

I already have a set of pedals, CH USB, which I got from newegg for $99 new...and included a copy of another flight sim boxed game that will go nameless. (honest, I dont play it or anything,.....)

RTSigma · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2006, 06:29:01 PM »

I'll be goin to E3 in a few weeks. Both CH and Saitek have been sending me their stuff for review and have to say that both are great products, with price, functionality, etc.

I'll let you guys know about the rudder pedals

Krusty · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2006, 06:40:45 PM »

Wow....

All I can say is...

It's about bloody time!!!!!

CH has had the corner on this market way too long! If they're half as expensive as CH I might get a set! I just can't afford the "top end" -- but I might be able to afford "Middle-of-the-road."

Golfer · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2006, 07:35:27 PM »

I bought the pedals I've been using for a while now from a BBs member for around $100.

Not a thing wrong with them and I'm so used to them if I needed a new set...I'd simply pay for new ones with or without a warranty.

Mustaine · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2006, 08:28:41 AM »

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Originally posted by Golfer
I bought the pedals I've been using for a while now from a BBs member for around $100.

Not a thing wrong with them and I'm so used to them if I needed a new set...I'd simply pay for new ones with or without a warranty.

funny how that works huh

i bought mine from funkedup for $75 3 years ago. they still work like brand new too.