Saitek's X52 defines precise flight simulator operation, employing a multifunction LCD for easy access to an astounding 282 programmable commands. In particuar, the main shaft of the stick seems slightly loose in the collar that it rides in, giving quite a few mm of uncentered stick wobble. Multifunction LCD Display: Allows you to check all the programmed commands on your HOTAS before activating them.

Realism in Lighting and In-Game Data Illuminated critical buttons on the stick and throttle let you know where to press when time is of the essence. With a total of 282 controls for 3 modes, you can adjust the axis control, reprogram the keys, and even change the lighting of the tricolor LED keys. I really enjoy all the customizations available thru the control software and it makes switching ships in ED a lot easier when changing from mining to combat. Saitek’s X52 defines precise flight simulator operation, employing a multifunction LCD for easy access to your radio stack navigation in Microsoft’s Flight Simulator X.

I had a Plain Saitek X52 years ago and one of the Hall Effect Sensors would Intermittently Fail and the stick would not center in roll otherwise it was a good stick. And to promote maximum comfort during epic flights, the joystick's handle also features contours which harmonize with your digits. The only problem with this stick is that, a couple of the buttons are losing the paint already, but it doesn't effect how it works. However, the new one seems to have a soft spring design and so it tends to have a slight bit of play in the center; therefore, I have to unplug it when not in use because it interferes with other games.

It's so hard to find the middle of travel with these dials that I've had to set up an overly large deadzone. a yoke due to the versatility of all the programmable buttons on the flight sticks, but I think Saitek needs to re-engineer the spring tension design from scratch. The X52 Pro takes all the standout features from the original X52 and elevates them to a higher altitude. Detents – physical markings indicating where a certain action takes places – simplify control of your plane's idle and reverse thrusters. I have had an original CH yoke and I now use the CH Eclipse and CH rudder pedals in my main sim setup in my basement and even though they are great yokes, I can fly more precise with the X52 Pro.The system tray icon should now have a green backgound, and the MFD should say something new, depending on the profile. After installing downloadable software, you are then free to create custom profiles for different flight sims. Overall, I wanted to give Saitek another chance after my old stick years ago, but now I wish I had gone with CH products.

I am not too fond of the PS-2 plugs that tie the throttle and the Stick together, but so far so good,. Product 2: Multifunction LCD Display: Allows you to check all the programmed commands on your HOTAS before activating them.You will get a lot of opinions but mixed amongst those will be a lot of truth, experience and good advice. Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged 18+, subject to status, terms and conditions apply. Saitek makes great products that's why I bought this but they need to become fully MAC compatible and X plane compatible. This can lead to scratches on the plastic surface or even small dents in the thin aluminium adornments placed all over throttle quadrant and joystick when pushing against the hard edges of the cardboard.