My question is about the 'stick twist' and the 'throttle' axii. I have been told by Saitek they are "high quality pots". How many bits resolution?
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I really can't give a specific answer for the X 55. but I have the X 52 Pro and am well pleased with the sensitivity. Also you can get a paid version of the FS4UIPC and that opens up a lot of options in FSX for all controllers. Sorry I cant be more specific, but if it is as good as the X 52 Pro, and has dual throttle functions, may be worth the price difference. Also the X 55 requires 2 free usb ports while the X 52 requires only one. The x 52 Stick connects to the throttle and the throttle connects to usb.
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I really can't give a specific answer for the X 55. but I have the X 52 Pro and am well pleased with the sensitivity. Also you can get a paid version of the FS4UIPC and that opens up a lot of options in FSX for all controllers.Sorry I cant be more specific, but if it is as good as the X 52 Pro, and has dual throttle functions, may be worth the price difference. Also the X 55 requires 2 free usb ports while the X 52 requires only one. The x 52 Stick connects to the throttle and the throttle connects to usb.
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The ones I received are almost identical to the XB1 sticks. I use them on the PS4 and can't go back to the original sticks now. I've only used an XB1 controller a few times so I'm not sure I can fairly compare these to the original XB1 sticks, but compared to the PS4 sticks they are a godsend. I am having a minor issue with the left stick getting stuck in the down left position once in awhile, but aside from that I love the sticks.
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Hi, a couple of thoughts on this. I had the same thing happen when I went to a new PC. It was USB 3.0 and the Saiteks are 2.0. I solved this by plugging a USB 2.0 expansion port in. Problem gone. I have dual Saitek Yokes, Pedals, two radios and the BIP.Also, I have seen similar behavior with a Go Flight Autopilot. I finally used cleaner on the potentiometers. Caution, this will void any warranty you have left. Hope this helps
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Yes, Win8 should auto download the driver, or just get it from the saitek site. They are basically the same pedals as the cheaper version with stronger and reshaped parts on it.
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Provided with the controls, the software allows you to change sensitivity settings. Out of the box the yolk will have a bit of a null zone. I'm not sure if this is what you're referring to by stick and bind. Also, I maximized the control settings in FSX to realistic as possible, other than not having rudder pedals, yet (will purchase soon), the stick/bind is very minimal and I barely noticed it. Changing the null zone will help with this. Personally I left those settings alone, I didn't find it necessary to be changed.
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4gb x 2sticks. Seems to clock to 1333 Mhz by default for me but does 1866 easily. Haven't tried 2000+ yet.
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This CH stick would be a good replacement. It's my DCS control and has never failed. No driver issues. That, and it's very easy to tweak!
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I would highly recommend changing the joystick out, as it does start to "stick" in certain positions. Qanbas stock buttons are actually really good, I swapped mine out though because I prefer the firmness of Seimetsu.
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I found the review comparing the two at FiringSquad's site quite helpful. http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/ch_products_saitek_x52_review In the end the reviewer discovered that it largely depends on the games you play and your personal style.
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I own 2. This is a knock off of Microsoft's Wired 360 controller. The trigger inputs are binary, rather than analog. The joysticks are not calibrated properly. They seem to always been pointing in a direction at 1/4 throttle. The joys sticks also have huge dead spots. The vendor, "1Bad", did not do a great job with this controller. The price speaks for itself. If you don't mind these flaws, and just need a gamepad with a few working inputs, this is the controller for you. I would not recommend it though. Good luck in your search for a usb controller.
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There maybe a chance you could, my recommendation is go to saitek website go to the support tab and ask them if they have a software download that would allow you to map the controls for the game you want before you buy it. This way you don't have a paperweight that you paid for.
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Likely no. The joystick plugs in to the throttle with a PS/2 Connector, and the Throttle goes to the PC with USB. I haven't personally tried connecting the throttle to a PS/2 connector on my PC, but I don't imagine it'd work.Not sure why there's not a picture of the connectors on Amazon, but http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/peripherals/saitek_x52/images/Complete%20Contents%20saitek%20X52.jpg shows the connector types.
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If you get crown buttons from ettoki you don't have to modify the holes. You can use a sanwa joystick, but most mayflash units require you to cut the sanwa pcb (it's ok you direct solder the switches). Also, you have to either Dremel the joystick screw holes or buy smaller screws. Ettoki is awesome, he sells everything, smaller joystick screws, wiring harnesses, joystick, and buttons (crown and sanwa). I ended up only using the mayflash chip and threw it into a tek innovations custom acrylic case since my mayflash stick started peeling and the case itself was a little small and my hand fell over the side if I went crazy on the stick.
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I use the CH products F-16 Combat Stick and the CH Pro Pedals, most buttons work on it, some do not. For the most part it works better than spending another $200 for the same of the USB versions of my stick and pedals. Hope this helps you out.
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J. Yuan is very wrong. They are incredibly different. These thumb sticks should have been originally on the PS4 controller to begin with. The original sticks were made of very crappy material and the rubber tips wear off so fast. With these sticks, you can absolutely feel the difference. They are very responsive because they are slightly taller which means they actually give you more control. No dead zone by what I can find. I played Destiny heavily for a full day with the new sticks and honestly, they are so much more comfortable. Honestly, I say just buy them. They are not expensive and it's an easy swap procedure. I promise you that you will enjoy them. Its hard to describe the feel of them besides that they grip your thumb and stay in place where you want it. Them being slightly taller means you have more control. For me the biggest selling point was the material they are made of. You can just feel that it is a stronger and better quality material. For a controller costing almost $70, you would think they could put a quality rubber on the thumb stick but they didn't. Bad news for Sony. Just buy these and put them in. You will think like me and go, "Wow! These are the best thing Microsoft ever made for Sony!"
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The Saitek X52 is an awesome value with good performance. There are some longivity issues but it's still a good setup that offers the most features for the money, great for a first timer.CH Products aren't as flashy and modern looking but tend to last a long time and have excellent sensitivity and accuracy. The CH software is also very lightweight on resources and offers good programing and the ability to combine multiple devices into one virtual joystick for compatibility with more programs. CH also has a helpful fan base and third party forums, search for CH Hangar in Google.
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I'm not quite sure. Try contacting Saitek or view there website to troubleshoot it to see if it may just be a driver issue or a software issue.