best flight stick/throttle combo?

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hey guys--i havnt done much research into flight sticks, and im interested in flight sims now. i need a low cost stick and preferably a throttle as well. what are my options?


thx :)
 
SAitek X-52. It has it's qwirks, but it's a helluva nice stick!
 
Theres 34+ buttons on the 52, heheheh.

In BF2 I ues about..uh...4 of em.
 
the x52 looks real nice, but i cant find anywhere to buy it :(




EDIT: amazon has it, $94 tho. way more than i want to spend. any low cost sticks that are good?
 
Put my vote in for the Saitek X-52 as well.

It's awesome in X3 and in BF2.
 
You will not find any HOTAS combos under 80~, EXCEPT maybe a used X-45
 
I had a great set from CH Products. A little more expensive however...
 
Slartibartfast said:
Please post in the proper forum.
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sorry. i am new here and i didnt find the proper forum.

jnick said:
You will not find any HOTAS combos under 80~, EXCEPT maybe a used X-45
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oh. then is the throttle worth it? or should i just get stick? i was looking at the cyborg evo as a possible one.
 
i love my x45

the x52 does look awesome but i cant cough up 100+ for something i dont use that often.
 
eeh, its worth it, it ahs a better setup and more mods in the software for it (the x52)
 
I used the X45 for over a year and for the price it's not bad. Dont expect alot out of it though and you'll be fine. I'm sure the X52 is good also as its a newer version of the X45 with some changes.

If you're a hardcore simmer or become one I'd recommend something better made like CH Products or maybe even Cougar.
 
Saitek x45 or x52.

X52 has a few more features and lots more bling, but it has twist rudder which I hate. X45 has a rocker rudder on the throttle.

The only other real options are the stuff for hardcore flight sim guys, and that stuff ends up pretty expensive, and less features than the saitek stuff, albeit far more durable.
 
eastvillager said:
Saitek x45 or x52.

X52 has a few more features and lots more bling, but it has twist rudder which I hate. X45 has a rocker rudder on the throttle.

The only other real options are the stuff for hardcore flight sim guys, and that stuff ends up pretty expensive, and less features than the saitek stuff, albeit far more durable.
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Don't forget more precise :)

Going from my X45 to a CH Combat Stick was a noticable difference, the X45 was "sloppy" in the center.
 
X52 is pretty blingy, but it actually feels pretty nice and is a little bit adjustable. I didn't like mine because of the deadzone, but 95% of people aren't bothered by it, and supposedly it's been improved since the initial batch (which I had). That really was my only complaint about it, though.

Otherwise go for the X45 if you want an affordable hotas. You really should only invest in the expensive stuff if you're really really into it, or spending the money doesn't bother you at all.

Personally I still use my good old MS Sidewinder Precision Pro USB :p I've tried so many sticks over the years (excluding the really expensive stuff), yet I still use my favorite stick from the mid nineties :D
 
im still using my force feedback pro the later model its big and bulky but it does the job still i get the x52 pro
 
The Saitek X-52 has arguably the best throttle at ANY price range. The stick on the other hand is good but not great. But at that price range you're not going to find a better one. If by best you mean less than $150 than the X-52 is the "best". If not, a stick from CH is more "realistic". Depends what kind of games your playing really. If you're into sims like Flight Simulator X or Falcon 4.0 etc, than find a CH stick. If not the X-52 is a great all-rounder. Good luck.:D
 
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