Hotas setup for the upcoming Cliffs of Dover

Originally Posted by Sokol1

There's no problem with X-52 pots (rudder, throttle, trim) when is new - only after some use (~1 year).

Problem is with G940 throttle and trims (reverse bug) - apparently due short internal cables.

Sokol1

Know some guys (plural) who had to return their X-52's multiple times to get one that worked properly out of the box. One of the biggest pieces of advice given to people considering the X-52 is to get it from a store nearby so you don't waste too much on gas.

[Royraiden]

Originally Posted by Chivas

I have a set of Saitek Pro Rudder pedals that work just fine. I've been trying to find a joystick to replace my no longer supported MSFF2 over the last few years. Starting from the Cougar, CH Fighterstick, Logitech G940, and Thrustmaster Warthog. None of them work as well as the Microsoft stick. I thought the G940 was greatly improved with the last drivers and firmware, but after a month or so I went back to the MSFF2 and was instantly a much better flyer and marksmen.

The CH Fighterstick will last you along time I just didn't like the clunky gimbal setup travelling thru the xy axis.

The original Cougar was like turning a tree trunk still routed to the ground.

The new Thrustmaster Warthog was exceedingly smooth except travelling thru center. All these sticks couldn't compare to the smoothness and accuracy of the MSFF2.

I currently use the Cougar throttle and Saitek Pro Rudders, with the MSFF2.

At last some info on the the Saitek pedals.For how long have you used them?If they seem to last then Im sold for the Saiteks.

[Chivas]

The Saitek Pro Rudders have been used for atleast a couple of years with problems, The toe brakes work great and I like their wide stance, and tension adjustment. I do not like the Saitek software for the toe brakes which is totally counter intuitive.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by speculum jockey

Know some guys (plural) who had to return their X-52's multiple times to get one that worked properly out of the box. One of the biggest pieces of advice given to people considering the X-52 is to get it from a store nearby so you don't waste too much on gas.

/sign.
They aren't bad at all, though.
Once you found working one.
And the price is sexy too, if the shop isn't too far away...

[Royraiden]

Originally Posted by Chivas

The Saitek Pro Rudders have been used for atleast a couple of years with problems, The toe brakes work great and I like their wide stance, and tension adjustment. I do not like the Saitek software for the toe brakes which is totally counter intuitive.

With problems or without?I guess you meant without.Can you use them without the software?Saitek software seems to be quite infamous.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by Royraiden

?Saitek software seems to be quite infamous.

Experienced some problems with it under XP(BSOD) - with 7 it so rocks.

[Royraiden]

Im a bit confused this pedals are labeled as Saitek but below it says Madcatz.I know both are related but should I be worried if it is Madcatz or they both are the same?By the way Im gonna order the CH Combatstick now
http://www.compusa.pr/applications/S...8705&CatId=141

[swiss]

Madcatz bought Saitek some time ago.

btw: http://store.gameshark.com/viewItem....idCategory=312

[Royraiden]

Originally Posted by swiss

Madcatz bought Saitek some time ago.

btw: http://store.gameshark.com/viewItem....idCategory=312

199.99 is just too much.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by Royraiden

199.99 is just too much.

Well those are the latest, and maybe, aren't superior at all...

If you have the chance try to look at the saitek pedals ($113) in real life.
The ones I had in my hands felt pretty wobbly*. Of course they still can last several years - but it's something that kept me from buying them.
and the fact the ask $150 for them over here, the combat pedals aren' even available.

You wont find cheaper ones though. Maybe you should also check ebay for CH's (USB!)..

*poor craftsmanship (true Saitek standards)