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Postby jb2_86_uk » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:08 pm

Well after using my Microsoft Thrustmaster joystick since 1997, purchased for the release of FS98, I have decided its time to move on to something a little more refined. A bit more mature and overall realistic....

Introducing the...

SAITEK X52!!
http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/x52.htm

I am so excited and cant wait for delivery! I want it nnnoooowwwwww!!! lol

Im gonna physically dive on the postman when he delivers it, poor guy. maybe he'll read this and get a warning ;)

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Re: Joysticks!

Postby Saitek » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:16 pm

Joysticks are hardware... ;) Hardware forum. :P
Congrats. Nice stick. Good make eh? ;)
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Postby Bpilot0 » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:17 pm

WOW nice joy stick how much is it i want one of them as well its soo cool
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Postby jb2_86_uk » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:25 pm

ah sorry about the wrong forum :( mods are welcome to move it, apologies!

That stick has cost me
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Re: Joysticks!

Postby Dr.Goodfly » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:54 pm

JB, I have one of the Saitek X52 joysticks, so let me tell you,
YOU are buying ONE OF THE BEST Joysticks out there.
Absolutely FANTASTIC.
I Love it, and so will you, or your money back(Well, I don't have enough money to refund 100 Euros, so, you're SOL.)
Sorry!
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Re: Joysticks!

Postby wealthysoup » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:34 pm

Very good joystick, although it'll take you a while to get the programming software set up properly.

p.s. I won't tell you how much I paid so you don't egt dissapointed ;)
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Re: Joysticks!

Postby flyingbart » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:15 pm

Hi JB
I have used the Saitek X45 for years mate I too will soon upgrade to the X52 I can tell you if its anything like the X45 with throttle your in for a treat I use mine for flying fast jets such as the F16 and boy its like you there with the throttle at your finertips. Very precise joystick lovelly tools made by saitek.
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Re: Joysticks!

Postby dave3cu » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:45 pm

Need pedals?
Dont' toss the TM in the closet.  

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Re: Joysticks!

Postby Saitek » Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:00 pm

Good idea. ;D

The X52 is probably one of the best sticks out there. It's my dream stick anyway. I hope to get one at some point.
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Postby Ravang » Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:30 pm

I want to see a pic of you diving on the postman lol ;D
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Re: Joysticks!

Postby cheesegrater » Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:47 pm

I'm thinking about a ch yoke, but I'm broke from my rig upgrade.
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Re: Joysticks!

Postby DC-3 » Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:07 pm

I prefer the CH Yoke for the added realism ;) Hopefully I'll get a better compy and some rudder pedals this year to make it even better!
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Re: Joysticks!

Postby Jakemaster » Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:17 pm

I LOVE my CH Yoke and Pedals.  MUCH better than any Saitek IMO!
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Postby cheesegrater » Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:23 pm

I guess it depends on what you fly. ;D
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Re: Joysticks!

Postby town » Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:40 am

X52 any day of the week ;)
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