![]() The pinky-trigger and hand base are both vertically adjustable, allowing a digital ace with even the smallest hands to access both triggers as well as the joystick's face buttons. Quite a lot of buttons! Particularly cool features include the main trigger, which has two points of contact so that in a flight-sim a little pull on the trigger will start firing the machine guns, and a full pull of the trigger will start up the cannons as well. Sporting the full compliment of two 8-way hat-switches, four weapons buttons, a 3-way mode selector switch, 3 up/down toggles, a dual-action index trigger and a pinky-trigger. The visual effect is definitely very attractive and hot. The rest of the stick and throttle bodies are made from very nice looking brushed aluminum and rubberized black plastic. A blue glow more or less radiates around both the throttle and stick pieces from all the LEDs, and the throttle unit has a built in LCD (sexy!) that also glows blue. From the moment we powered it on we couldn't help but itch to do something with it, despite the fact we had to do a little scrounging to dig up copies of IL-2 Sturmovik and MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries for testing. The Saitek X52 Flight Control System is the newest addition to the company's lineup, and sports both a rather sexy look as well as some useful and innovative new features. ![]() You can use the suction cups with the stick, but they won't make it any bigger. Lack of competition hasn't spoiled the company either, as the subject of this review makes clear. The company that made its name in the flight-stick business has held firm throughout the drought of new flight games and has been quietly refining their product line. Though PC aviators will have to make an operating system jump to get back into the action, other developers will likely follow the MS lead and start releasing flight games once again.Īll that said, you've got to hand it to Saitek for holding out through thick and thin. The frame rate was a little choppy, and at one point there was a serious clipping error that got a snicker from the crowd, but otherwise the game looked beautiful. At CES in earlier this month, Bill Gates premiered some early footage of Microsoft's Flight Simulator for Windows Vista. It's been a rough couple of years, but it appears as though there may be an end in sight. The flight simulation genre started to slow down rather seriously around the millennium switch, and the last major releases (Flight Simulator 2004 and IL-2 Sturmovik) both date back to 2003. And for power users, a downloadable Software Development Kit allows you to create your own interactions for the multi-function LCD display.Saitek doesn't mind if you want to touch their stick. Three mode settings and a pinkie switch provide enhanced programming options for even more control for all 7 axes, 3 HATs, mouse micro stick and 19 programmable buttons, with programmable tri-state LED color for each button. And to promote maximum comfort during epic flights, the joystick's handle also features contours which harmonize with your digits.ĭownloadable software lets you create custom profiles for your space and flight sims. And, the stick becomes more resistant as it moves farther away from the center position.Ī five-position handle adjustment system conforms to your grip style and hand size. Non-contact technology on the X and Y axes enhance control while increasing durability. If you prefer more traditional control, a rudder lock switch disables the twist capabilities and confines input to the X and Y axes – ideal for use with Logitech G Flight Rudder Pedals (sold separately).Ĭonstant Spring Force: A highly accurate centering mechanism ensures the joystick will easily return to the neutral position after you let go. The joystick's twist rudder controls add another dimension of command to simulated flight. Illuminated critical buttons on the stick and throttle let you know where to press when time is of the essence.Įnhanced LCD display, with adjustable backlighting, gives you information about your button configurations at-a-glance, plus a new ability to view and interact with in-game radio stack information with the most popular flight simulator titles, like FSX, X-Plane, Prepar3D. Upgraded multi-function LCD shows in-game data in real-time, new precision dual-spring centering mechanism features a metal cone, and an all-new look is adorned with refined materials to go that extra mile. X52 Professional takes all the standout features from the original X52 to the next level. It’s specific purpose is to meet or exceed the demands of the best space and flight simulator pilots. is a fully integrated hands on throttle and stick flight controller. Logitech G Saitek X52 Pro Flight Control System
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