Should I Buy The Saitek Aviator?

markyboyacebassist · #1 12-06-2009, 11:41 PM

The cable is approx 10ft in length.
You will need to get an adapter for your xbox360 headset or you can use an original Xbox headset.
I find the flight stick very good,especially on the realistic mode.
The only problem is that you have to take your hand off the throttle to use the camera button.
Hopefully we will get a patch someday to reconfigure the buttons!
My gamer tag is Sgt Madmax Fury if you would like to battle online.

ThatYoungGameGuy · #2 12-07-2009, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by markyboyacebassist

The cable is approx 10ft in length.
You will need to get an adapter for your xbox360 headset or you can use an original Xbox headset.
I find the flight stick very good,especially on the realistic mode.
The only problem is that you have to take your hand off the throttle to use the camera button.
Hopefully we will get a patch someday to reconfigure the buttons!
My gamer tag is Sgt Madmax Fury if you would like to battle online.

Thanks, you've answered all my questions. But do u know where I can find an adapter for the headset?

Raw Kryptonite · #3 12-07-2009, 06:45 AM

I haven't seen an adapter to allow the flat surface. You might find a cell phone headset with the right plug size, but I haven't done that with the 360. I've used the 360 wireless headset for a few years now, it helps avoid a lot of problems. If you do any pc gaming, the wireless receiver for pc picks up the headset as well as the controller. Very nice for pc gaming as well as the 360.

Looking at Amazon, this Plantronics has the right plug. Wired but inexpensive:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Over-...171969&sr=1-10

The M00ps · #4 12-07-2009, 10:37 PM

Supposedly you can contact Saitek and they'll send you a headset adapter for free. The newer Xbox headsets have a normal plug, and they work fine too without an adapter.

juz1 · #5 12-08-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by The M00ps

Supposedly you can contact Saitek and they'll send you a headset adapter for free. The newer Xbox headsets have a normal plug, and they work fine too without an adapter.

Saitek Australia sent me one after 2 emails...it arrived 2 days later. Hopefully Saitek UK/US will be just as good...best after sales service I've ever had.

I find the stick useful...the deadzone is offset by the really intuitive twist rudder. its either 30quid for the AV8r or 100 for the hori...
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