Saitek

[Alphajet_Enthusiast]

I just got the X45 today, and I must say that I am veeery happy about it. My friend has the HOTAS Cougar and it was plagued by the absence of rudder (I know it is for realism purposes) and a crazy pricetag, but with this joystick I enjoy all these features and more for a very decent pricetag. Ive only tried it with FS2004 but I am sure it will be even more of

[Dan]

Hey!! Saitek seem to rule in general tbh, second only to CH probably but they do charge a lot for their gear. I'm not going to go down the HOTAS route, I'm after pedals and collective. Dunno where I could get them though!
Dan

[Scorpiоn]

I will never give up my Sidewinder so long as at breathes even the weakest form of life.  Every other joystick I've tried is way too light and feels like I'll whip it off the table during intense flying, or there are all those hokey buttons, like all those red "FIRE" buttons with the case and yellow/black striping.  No thanks.  I'll go for something that looks a bit more professional.  I'm considering buying a second Sidewinder off E-Bay in case my current one ever dies.  I still don't know what all the fuss about CH products is.  They have some of the most flimsiest stuff I've ever laid eyes on at about the most outrageous prices too.

I will admit, for the longest time I was considering the X52, but the button layout way just too over the top.

[Gunny04]

I'm going CH when I get an overhaul here but like Sk

[Drake]

I've been wanting one of those X-45 for a long time.

[Fozzer]

I had the excellent

[Alphajet_Enthusiast]

The X45 is not what I would call "light", but if you want something that really weighs down the table try the HOTAS COUGAR... thats of course if you have 300 euros to spare!

[luke]

Can any experts on X45 help me on this:-

When I first installed x45 I could program, via fs9 assignes the Aux1 slider giving me 9, 10 (for L.Gear) & 11 on any "M" mode selection.

After having to reinstall, and assignning via fs9, the Aux1 slider does not respond, and although shows assigned to 10, it cannot be reassigned.

Where do I go wrong?, or has it brocken down already?

help will be appreciated.              luke

[BrittMac]

Can any experts on X45 help me on this:-

 
After having to reinstall, and assignning via fs9, the Aux1 slider does not respond, and although shows assigned to 10, it cannot be reassigned.

Luke---  Is this happening after you reinstall FS9 or the Saitek software.  Try uninstalling the Saitek profiler and then reinstall it.  I haven't had any trouble with my X45 even after having to reinstall FS9 twice, but I think I am just lucky there.


I have been using the X45 for around 1 1/2 years now and love it.  I used (still have) a Logitech, but it wouldn't stay calibrated so I tried out the Saitek.  You can get an X45 for around $75 US at stores like Circuit City or Best Buy.  I bought another X45 instead of the X52 because I prefer the rudder being seperate from the cyclic portion of the HOTAS.  I cant say enough good things about it.  If anyone is having trouble with any of the Saited sticks, then check out thier forums, I got help there with BF1942 related games.  

[Alphajet_Enthusiast]

Indeed, mine has been through 2 re-installations now because I'm on holidays, and still works as if new!

[Fozzer]

Your old mate is of the opinion that if you, like me, mostly fly General Aviation aeroplanes, then a simple force-feedback, (enabled/disabled), twist stick* with the minimium of buttons will perform quite adequately....use the keyboard buttons for the various flight options, they are few and very easy to remember... ...!

The old Microsoft Force Feedback Pro II, etc, fills that bill adequately... ...!

Paul.....(not into helicopters, commercial aircraft, or military fighting planes)... ...!

* you need a force-feedback type to get both "non spring return to centre" and "twist" function... ...!