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#3581710 - 05/28/12 03:05 PM
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I'm afraid my old X45 may be dyingn., and I'm trying to get some ideas for a replacement.
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#3581727 - 05/28/12 03:32 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Saitek has had a bad rep for years for failing at random, X52 and X52 Pro especially
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#3581765 - 05/28/12 04:34 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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I've had both the X52 and X52 Pro and loved em both. They both worked well and my son still has the X52. Anyway, enter the X65F and the Warthog and my life changed after that. I took back the X65F because I didn't like the non-movement of it and paid the difference for the Warthog, which has been my ultimate purchase for simming. It's an absolutely fantastic design and feel to it. It's a bit pricey, but can find some killer deals on eBay and online. Well worth the price, even if it means ramen noodles for a month to compensate.
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#3581889 - 05/28/12 09:52 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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2nd glowing endorsement for the Warthog here.
Point blank... I #%&*$# LOVE it.
I always love TM gear but was never a fan of programming them. Enter TARGET and my last complaint is nullified. The drag and drop Ui couldn't be simpler to use.
I HIGHLY recommend you save for it if you have to. The Warthog is simply an amazing piece of work and helps me to more fully enjoy simming.
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#3581909 - 05/28/12 10:27 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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#3582900 - 05/30/12 03:22 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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To late to weigh in? 
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#3582919 - 05/30/12 03:58 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Skate Zilla HD Studios
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Warthog is the only stick i've seent o have perfect ratings on newegg and tigerdirect.
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#3583216 - 05/31/12 06:52 AM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Registered: 06/02/01
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Saitek X-45 here 
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#3583233 - 05/31/12 07:53 AM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Registered: 06/26/01
Posts: 777
Loc: Cheshire.UK
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After using Saitek X36/45/52 sticks over the years last year I got a Logitech G940 , nice bit of kit & very happy with it.
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#3583823 - 06/01/12 12:16 AM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Member
Registered: 08/15/06
Posts: 1612
Loc: Lone Star State
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X-45 for many years, it's still working on my kids rig. Switched to CH gear about a year ago. I should have switched long ago, I love it.
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#3584683 - 06/02/12 06:24 AM
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Registered: 09/25/01
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I'm using Logitech G940 without any problems at all
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#3584770 - 06/02/12 10:20 AM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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CH gear here.
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#3584880 - 06/02/12 01:15 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Registered: 11/07/05
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Loc: Chapel Hill, NC
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Saitek AV8R. I don't love it but it works. Had to disassemble and blow out some dust to fix one of the axis, but otherwise it's been reliable over 3+ years.
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#3584940 - 06/02/12 03:16 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Registered: 02/23/07
Posts: 74
Loc: Savannah, Ga
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Looks like it was a bad USB port, but I think I'm going to start saving for the hog. I have a second question: What are you using for the rudder?
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#3584955 - 06/02/12 03:45 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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My ProPedals
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#3585047 - 06/02/12 06:59 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Registered: 10/04/03
Posts: 1318
Loc: Tonyrefail South Wales
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CH FighterStick,ProThrottle and ProPedals.
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#3585178 - 06/03/12 01:03 AM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Registered: 05/28/06
Posts: 576
Loc: Ft Lewis, WA aka JBLM
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Looks like it was a bad USB port, but I think I'm going to start saving for the hog. I have a second question: What are you using for the rudder? Saitek Combat pedals, simply fantastic feel and solid design.
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#3585244 - 06/03/12 07:28 AM
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I'm proudly using...an xbox pad
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#3585246 - 06/03/12 07:30 AM
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I'm proudly using...an xbox pad
 Kidding of course. If that works for you, great!
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#3586881 - 06/05/12 10:54 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Thrustmaster T16000M. Still keep my MS Sidewinder Precision Pro around for nostalgic reasons 
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#3587273 - 06/06/12 02:39 PM
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Frugalite & P-38 fan
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Registered: 05/29/10
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Cougar stick with Über2/HES gimbal mod, Simped VarioPro pedals connected to it and the Warthog throttle.
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#3587552 - 06/06/12 10:45 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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I'm flying with a stock Cougar now, but I hope to get IJ's Uber II Nxt gimbal update with speedbrake housings and throttle bushings, and Club's hall sensors for the throttle and stick.
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#3587787 - 06/07/12 11:58 AM
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hope to be using CH Set in a week or two (Stick, Throttle, Pedals).
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#3588059 - 06/07/12 09:26 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Posts: 1357
Loc: Indiana, USA
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X-52, standard version. Saitek pedals. TIR4
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#3591339 - 06/13/12 04:43 PM
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Loc: Jerz
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Warthog get's top marks on Amazon too: http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Hotas-Warthog-Joystick-2960720/dp/B00419ZUXS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339620003&sr=8-1&keywords=thrustmaster+hotas+warthog Of course, so does CH... http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-200-571-Fighterstick-USB/dp/B00006B84X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339620153&sr=8-1&keywords=ch+fighterstick http://www.amazon.com/CH-Products-Throttle-Switches-3-Buttons/dp/B00006B84Z/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_bAnd the Pro combat pedals are nice too: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ING...;pf_rd_i=507846
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#3591544 - 06/14/12 05:40 AM
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Posts: 1337
Loc: Portugal
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Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals and waiting for the X52 Pro! Cheers
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#3591638 - 06/14/12 10:32 AM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Skate Zilla HD Studios
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Soon to be CH, got brand new Pedals and the rest is on the way, the pedals already feel 10x better than anything I've had before, including the Saitek FCS.
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#3591968 - 06/14/12 09:27 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Soon to be CH, got brand new Pedals and the rest is on the way, the pedals already feel 10x better than anything I've had before, including the Saitek FCS. CH Pro pedals?
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#3592139 - 06/15/12 08:59 AM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Skate Zilla HD Studios
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Yup
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#3592993 - 06/16/12 09:40 PM
Re: which joystick are you using?
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Registered: 04/13/06
Posts: 313
Loc: Fort Pierce, Florida
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I have used Saitek up to X52, TM (including the Cougar), Logitech, etc., but I have owned CH gear for years and I find it the best, most reliable, and it lasts foreve and its easy to program.
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