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- Customizable joystick
- Separate throttle
- Good instruction guide, software
- No force feedback
- Some find it too complex
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semi-happy, November 18, 2009was outdated for my computer. I have Vista 64 bit and the software was made for XP or earlier.
satisfied, October 4, 2009I bought this because it's the archetypal flight sim controller set, and it is a solid piece of hardware. The only problem on the hardware end is that the suction cups are a little weak which doesn't really… matter. My main problem is with the software for assigning macros. If you have vista, the manual is worthless. I've had it for about three weeks and I still can't apply the macros. Other than that, I'm satisfied.
great joystick, August 30, 2009Again, great service and great joystick!!!!
Great controller, August 16, 2009Thanks to this Saitek X52 flight controller I have been able to kill THOUSANDS of virtual enemies with fun unparalleled by any other flight stick. Whether I'm flying an Apache strafing a small village… causing untold collateral damage to homes and livestock, or if I'm flying a Harrier Jump Jet recklessly over a battlefield and kamikaziing enemy armor emplacements, this controller translates every bit of my lack of flying skills with incredible precision. It really lets my teammates know that when I'm in the air you'd better look out. I highly recommend it.
Best Flight Stick, Throttle Combo, August 7, 2009Best of all was the included software that lets you program just about every facet, to match any key strokes needed to play...anything.
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1. IGN Gear
This gaming website gives the Saitek X52 game controller a rating of 9.1 out of 10 overall, saying it's comfortable and "looks and feels way more expensive than it is." You can customize, but rookies are advised to stick with the pre-made profiles.
Review: Saitek X52 Flight Control System Review, Gerry Block, Jan. 24, 2006
The editors at IT Reviews offer an unbiased analysis of the Saitek X52 game controller. They report that the secret of success with this controller is taking the time to learn its programmable features.
Review: Saitek X52 Flight Control System Review, Editors of IT Reviews, Jan. 31, 2005
3. PCMag.com
The Saitek X52 game controller gets a rating of 4.5 out of five. This brief review is part of a last-minute gifts roundup. Reviewer Peter Sucio says, "The only thing missing is the smell of airplane fuel as you head to your next dogfight."
Review: Saitek X52 Digital Flight Control System Review, Peter Sucio, Jan. 18, 2005
4. About.com
This brief review doesn't detail testing methods, and the overall tone is a bit too upbeat, but it does recommend the Saitek X52 game controller for gamers who are into flight simulations. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top 10 Computer Joysticks, Editors of About.com
5. Amazon.com
More than 115 owners give the Saitek X52 game controller an above-average score. A few users say the X52 is difficult to program.
Review: Saitek X52 Flight Control System Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com
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