I think there is no question that both producers are passionate about their product. Thats a very good thing, the sim market is ruled too much by the usual brands like Logitech, Saitek etc. In the a "bang for a buck" category those sticks deliver honest quality, without any really pleasent surprise though...not even the X52. For example, I can not understand why a trim wheel is not incorporated in ALL sticks from the start. There shoud not even be a stick produced without one.
The french stick and throttle look fantastic, but they are really way too expensive for the wallet of the usual simmer. This does not mean they dont deserve their price. It's just a question of what most can afford. I hope that both producers are successful so that a lower price in the future becomes possible.
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