Saitek X-52

[Sir_Jon]

Ok so I'm getting a new computer very soon, and was thinking about upgrading my joystick and saw this little thing. Just wondering what it is like in FS9, is it very compatible. Thanks,
-Sirjon-

[richardd43]

The XF-52 is very compatable with FS-9. In fact I would be surprised if it was not originally engineered for FS-9

[town]

Best joystick you can get. On sale at the Duxford airshow on Sunday from my good self where you can try it before you buy it

[dodger]

I've used a Saitek X-45 for quite a while and wouldn't go back to conventional single-stick types ever. X-52 seems to be icing on the cake as it's based on the X-45. Only change I wouldn't care for is the rudder function being switched to a twist action on the stick, personal preference only. (the X-45 has a fairly beefy rocker switch on the backside of the throttle to control rudder and nosewheel steering) Being able to assign many keyboard/mouse functions to HOTAS buttons and hats is one of the best features, and I haven't even explored some of the more advanced ones!! Go for it!