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Saitek X52 Hotas Flight Controller System Joystick (PC) | 
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| From: Saitek
Category: Video Games
List Price: £99.99
Buy New: £78.95
You Save: £21.04 (21%)
New (6) from £78.95
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 5314
Platform: Windows Xp
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 3 - 18 years
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 13.8 x 11 x 6.7
MPN: PS28
Model: PS28
UPC: 211651035352
EAN: 0211651065298
ASIN: B00030GSJY
Release Date: October 29, 2004
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New Retail Boxed
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| Features:
| • | The X52 is the most realistic flight command simulation system that is available today | | • | It not only has a design that is close to that of pilots but also has an ultra complete control interface with luminous buttons and LCD screen | | • | The X52 can be entirely programmed by Saitek Smart Technology software | | • | The Saitek Smart Technology throttle joystick has a precision centering mechanism, a 2-stage metal trigger, 4 fire buttons, 2 X 8-way Hat Switches and a govern all function | | • | The gas gamepad is equipped with 2 fire buttons, a movement wheel with built in button and a multifunction screen |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Nothing better for the price; but wasted on the casual gamer. October 1, 2008
Ken Catchpole
I bought this specifically to fly in IL2 (Aces/PF). Out of the box, the basic functions work very well with good precision though you may need to find the right settings for the stick inputs in the IL2 software [I suspect the 'stalls and spins' reviewer didn't do this]. Having 2 trim wheels on the throttle immediately makes a massive difference to flying (though again, you may need to tweak settings to make the wheels less sensitive). The thumb mouse is a great improvement for looking around if you don't have a head tracker. Lots of people with the more expensive CH flighersticks swear by the X52 throttles. Lights and displays are a bit gimmicky, but at least are pretty.
Then, there are all the buttons (about 17), 3 POV hats, a mouse wheel and a slider, all of which can be mapped to different commands in one of 3 different modes using the thumb wheel on the right at the top of the stick. A shift state (using the pinkie) doubles the number. This makes it possible to map virtually every function to a button combination on the stick, even given the huge range of commands available in most flight sims. You can also programme macros or combination functions.
BUT - this takes time. You need to use the (not terrible, but not so easy) programming software to set up the stick to simulate the key presses that are then bound in the game. This takes time, patience and experimentation. [NB. a pre-programmed profiles is avaialble on the Saitek website, but it doesn't work with the latest programming software!]. After 6 months, I'm almost happy with the set-up, and rarely need to use the keyboard in flight. Help is available in various on-line forums. Initially frustrating, having to decide on where to place the functions has actually made me think much more about how I fly.
Overall, great stick, well laid out, and hugely versatile if you're willing to put some time in. Get something less complicated if you aren't.
does the saitek X52 come with a disc or is it USB friendly???? August 18, 2008
Mr. S. D. V. Leach (caterham, uk)
I just want to know if the saitek X52 come with a disc or is it USB friendly????
 Causing problems 19 months after purchase December 21, 2007
Mr. M. Longden (London)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Purchased my Saitek x52 system 19 months ago from amazon and have only used it a handful of times. At the start it was great and worked a treat. got it out of the obx recently to use in MS Flight Sim 2004 and noticed a strange problem. My rudder was always jumping to the right with no manual input. Set flight sim to auto rudder to see if this resolved the issue. Ikt didn't. Uninstalled flight sim and my add ons for a clean re-install and the problems remains. Exploring the calibration system it shows the rudder, twist grip jerking to the right, starboard when flying all on its own. I can only put this down to a fault inside the controller. Cannot find any other user reviews with the same problem. If I had useed this daily over the past 19 months fair enough I may have worn it out but considering I haven't, at least once a month for causual flying it hasn't lasted or performed well. May now be looking for an alternative.
One year in and still excellent October 20, 2007
P. J. Adam (Horndean, Hampshire, UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been using the X52 I bought from Amazon for a bit over a year now and I would highly recommend it. While it looks impressive, it's also been robust and effective. The only difficulty I've had with it is entirely self-inflicted: it's got enough functions and controls at your fingertips that, when you set up a game like "Forgotten Battles" it pays to make a note of what control you've mapped to which button or slider!
Two points to be aware of - it's not a small system (throttle and stick both sit on eight-inch square cases, making them solid and stable - make sure you've got space for them and for the 'throw' of the controls) and some have said it's less friendly to those with small hands. I found the Sidewinder Pro it replaced, to be a little constricting, while the X52 adjusted to be a perfect fit, myself.
What I've thoroughly enjoyed, though, is having a comfortable, effective controller that puts most of your commands - literally - at your fingertips. The X52 was an indulgence, but it was worth the money.
 Great - but doesn't last ... July 20, 2007
big_lads (England)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a fine stick, but mine gave up the ghost after 15 months of not very heavy use.
Hardcore flightsimmers seem to prefer the CH stuff. More expensive, but supposed to be very rugged.
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