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jem
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:26 pm Reply with quote

Is the Saitek X45 Joystick compatible with Pacific Fighters and how do they compare with the new Saitek X52, (as the X45 looks more sturdy and less fancy) ?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:53 pm Reply with quote

Jem ,
Well Saitek X45 is fine with PF . You'll see that within controls setups for PF that there is a special section for programming HOTAS ( X45 or 52 is a HOTAS - Hands On Throttle and Stick)

Comparing x45 and x52 - X45 has rudder on throttle , x52 has a twist rudder built into joystick .

Less fancy or sturdy? Well, 52 has pretty lights , but functionally difference is that jstick on 52 moves with less force , and the sensors are Hall Effect magnetic sensors which are superior in durability from the old analog sensors in x45 . SO dont let its pretty face fool you , its well designed and durable.

Either choice is good , basically choice is what type of rudder control u prefer .

There are helpful folks out there , be patient ! But by choosing to be a IL2 user , you choose to be an educated user , so theres an expectation of above average effort to be a talented player. Study the help topics here on this site , and tip sites like Airwarfare to meet the requirements of due diligence that make a cognitive Hyperlobby participant.

always ,
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:47 am Reply with quote

Having owned both sticks/throttles I feel I should
give a negative opinion.

Both the X-45 and X-52 are clumsy and overly complicated.
Both suffer from switches that have no feel and to many lights.
The throttles on both sticks are miserable.
The X-45 rudder control is boderline useless.

On the positive end the "sliders" are very good.

I use a Saitek EVO now and I am very happy with it.

Both the X-45 and X-52 are in a "land fill".
I gave them away and both reciepients hated them.
They wound up in the Alton town dump.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:22 pm Reply with quote

Overly complicated? Clumsy? Onl;y if you have feet for hands . Saitek x45 and x52 are very simple to use and setup. I dont stare at the lights while i fly , so im ok with them .

Some of the very best flyers here use them , and many like myself who have x52 also use CH Pro Pedals along with them .

The EVO is garbage cheap joystick at best , Everyone in my squad who had one thought it was at best a childs joystick and now 90% of us use an X45 , X52 or a classic Microsoft FFB.

Clearly the X52 and 45 are the superior sticks manufactured today rivalled only by CH Products.
 
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:42 pm Reply with quote

the x52 is definatley the better stick...a bit difficult to get used to but worth the cash....as for ending up in the alton town dump,well i thought alton was a dump but as i came from basingstoke i cant say much sgt slaughter lol Smile ............go with the x52

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:40 pm Reply with quote

Ive been using the x45 for a few years now and will agree that its a great stick throttle combo , i also fly other sims like falcon whear the multiple modes makes for exelent programing , i have gotten everything i need on the stick and never need the keyboard at all . havent tryed the x52 but i give the x45 a thumbs up

with a little bit of braines it a sinch to program too! Wink ..

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