wich one? saitek x52 or x52pro

[swiss]

Originally Posted by albx

I need help wich one should I buy. Is worth 30 euro more the x52pro or are basically the same thing? I have read about the display with more functions (i don't need it), and the double spring on the stick... but what is bothering me if it is worth the higher price or I can just go and buy the basic x52 and be happy?

thank you very much

Alberto

The X52 has two advantages:

- Real Hotas
- crapload of buttons and two trim wheels

actually it's fair priced too.


The bad:
- decentering is not necessarily caused by worn cables, but also often by the cable connection in the Joystick socket, tends to get loose..

- dead center: Not really a problem, there a tiny hardware mod to resolve this

- life expectancy: 12-18 months heavy use(mine has about 1000hrs. on it)


Would I buy it again?
If $100 is all I wanted/have to invest: Yes, anytime.
Hotas and all the buttons are worth every cent of it - you'll never have to take your hands from the hotas again.
Real HOTAS is a must.

Pro vs. normal:
They are the same, although they mention something about having different sensors, if you open them, on the inside they look identical.
It's probably an esthetical thing...


Warthog:
Unfortunately it lacks FFB, everybody I talked said it's great to have, so no Warthog for me.

X65: Non moving stick? Uh - no.

Now Logitech, please fix this reversal bug if it still exists.


Edit: I had the Hotas-X too - for about 24hrs, then I returned it.
The x52 is a huge step, do it.
And mod it.
(Keep the removed parts in case you have to send it back for warranty, it's unlikely they open it, but you never know)