Saitek X52 or CH-Products (Fighterstick, Pro Throttle) for IL-2 (and Rise of Flight)?

[gabberfreak]

What would be the better choice?

[Sven]

Originally Posted by gabberfreak

What would be the better choice?

I cant give you an answer as I dont own any of the brands but the internet is flooded with this info, there is also a huge thread on rise of flight forums about this.

I dont have much experience with other HOTAS system brands but I am very pleased with my Logitech G940 ( dual-Throttle, stick and pedals ) , but that's not your question

[Korn]

I own both CH and Saitek gear and i'm using the CH Fighterstick + CH Pro Pedals + X52 Throttle.

CH Products have much better materials & better build quality (not made in China, unlike Saitek). The reason i'm using the X52 throttle (and why i bought the whole HOTAS it in the first place) is because of its rotaries (CH Pro Throttle = no rotaries).

I am not saying i'm displeased with the X52 throttle though; however be advised there seems to be a luck factor involved - you can get a good or bad batch (remember, they are build in China). With CH Products on the other hand you get consistency.

If you don't absolutely need analogic rotaries i say you go with CH Products. With the CH software you can program pretty much anything anyway.

[gabberfreak]

Do I have to buy CH Pro Pedals too if I will decide for CH combo (Fighterstick, Pro Throttle)?

[Thunderbolt56]

You only need to get the CH Pro Pedals if you want to program them through the CH Control manager and/or combine your controllers into a single "map".

Comparing CH to Saitek is like comparing a Chevrolet to a Mercedes Benz. They'll both transport you from one point to another, but the Benz will do it more precisely, more reliably and for a much longer period of time...albeit at a higher price.

[Chivas]

Neither. Both sticks are OK, but have their faults. Infact there are no excellent joysticks out there, except the old MSFF2 joystick, and I have them all. Currently I'm considering buying the Thrustmaster Warthog. The Warthogs new motion system (ball joint and spring) appears to be very smooth and precise in initial reports.

[Triggaaar]

Originally Posted by Korn

CH Pro Throttle = no rotaries

What do you use the rotaries for, and are they on the CH quad throttle?

[Korn]

I use the rotaries for trimming. This is where the luck comes into play with Saitek, i heard people complaining about the rotaries moving around & such, mine are ok. There are no rotaries on the Quadrant, however it does have 6 axis, that's 2 more analogic axes than the X52 throttle has (rotaries and slider included).

Do I have to buy CH Pro Pedals too if I will decide for CH combo (Fighterstick, Pro Throttle)?

No. The main difference is that Saitek ones are wider. I honestly could not tell the difference without seeing them, they have very similar movement. I know that the CH will most likely outlast the Saitek pedals.
CH software is probably more powerful, however for the rudder pedals that is non-issue, is not like you need to do much programming for them lol.

I also have one of those good ol' MS FF Sidewinder2 laying around somewhere. Imo the Fighterstick is just an awesome stick, i never used the MSFF2 after buying the Fighterstick, although my first impression wasn't that great. It really grows on you .