So my X52 stick is dying a slow and rather tedious death (the creaking OH GOD THE CREAKING), and I need to replace it with something that is more or less equal to it. Throttle still works fine, so I guess I don't really need a full HOTAS, just a stick.
Was looking at the Saitek Cyborg X, but there seems to be a lack of reviews for it.
Anyone have a clue about the durability/quality of that stick? Or else suggest me something in the same price range?
Both the Saitek and CH sticks have really weak and floppy springs ...I recommend a Logitech Extreme 3d Pro ,bad rep but GREAT spring,hand grip ,throttle , buttons etc etc -if it fails bring it back or buy another !Ive tried most of the rest including top of the range stuff...Anybody got feedback on the new Logitech G940s?Actually quick google suggests super floppy too...I saw today that Logitech are doing the Extreme 3d pro in a new coloured box after all these years !
The CH sticks are superb, they will stay as good as the day you bought them for many, many, years.![]()
The stick forces are not weak and floppy.![]()
They are LIGHT which means you can be super accurate with any inputs, you do not develop lop-sided arm muscles and you can actually use them comfortably for many hours.![]()
Saitek is fine if you don't rest your arm weight on the stick.. much. I had a friend teach me to fly maneuvers with just a finger and thumb to teach better control and flying. When I do a mission I hold the stick lighter because of that. Worst I can do is elbow on the table and hamfist on the stick.
But in time the Saitek will wear out (while the CH can be fixed) -- save the sucker, you might be able to make a set of USB pedals that has its own throttle quadrant, wouldn't that be cool?