When you take into account the 55 fully programmable action buttons and 2 fourdirection hat switches, each with a builtin push button the first joystick in the world to incorporate such a feature. Removed obsolete reset audible warning from launch button. Its specific purpose is to meet or exceed the demands of the best space and flight simulator pilots. Sep 16, 2016 ive been saving up for a hotas to play with, and ive done quite a bit of research. Only issue i have had was with a flakey usb extension. If the sst programming software has been installed, rightclick on the saitek x52 pro flight stick profiler. A downloadable software development kit allows you to create your own mfd interactions. Saitek x52 pro screen flickers too much money for such a cheaply made product. When you have clicked your driver link, make sure you select the save option when prompted.
My joysticks over the years have been a microsoft sidewinder, logitech 3d extreme pro, x45, x52 pro, and thrustmaster. Saitek x52 vs x55 vs thrustmaster hotas warhog youtube. I had a tflight hotas x that died and i replaced it with an x52 pro and i am more than pleased. Saitek pro flight x52 x52 pro control system and pro flight rudder pedals. I take a look at the hotas warthog from thrustmaster, and try it out with elite. Speaking of flight sims, i downloaded the fsx demo and used my xbox 360 controller. Ive used a lot of joystick setups over the years, and i think the warthog is good, but too expensive. Hi guys, i need to buy a new joystick to use in fsx and other flight sims but i am having a very bad time in deciding which one to get. As an entry level setup, you cant go wrong with the x52. I did try multiple different usb ports including usb 2. Best hotas throttleandstick gaming controls windows central.
Adjustable wheel tilt, height and location toward or away from the driver for. But if the product image looks somewhat familiar, its because not much. Once i did that, the driver install went as expected and everything was beautiful with my x52 pro. Thank you for your opinion and experience exchange. Buy wheel stand pro super warthog wheel stand compatible with thrustmaster. Tm warthog doesnt have z axis on its stick, x52 does. And, the stick becomes more resistant as it moves farther away from the center position. Stand for thrustmaster hotas warthog, saitek x55 and x52pro deluxe v2. Not sure if the separate throttle is worth the extra money. Im going to stick with my x52 pro but its great to see the the warthog in action.
System is a fully integrated hands on stick and throttle flight controller that meets or exceeds the demands of the best flight simulator pilots. Saitek x56 vs thrustmaster warthog elite dangerous. Check in the general tab of your system window to find out which version. Mar 30, 2012 my thrustmaster warthog is smoother than my saitek x52. Wheel stand pro for thrustmaster hotas warthog, saitek x52 pro and saitek x55. My thrustmaster warthog is smoother than my saitek x52. More buttons than i need, and some i cant use like the rotations. That being said, you will most likely get far more longevity out of a hotas warthog. My joysticks over the years have been a microsoft sidewinder, logitech 3d extreme pro, x45, x52 pro, and thrustmaster warthog.
Hardware, software and controllers il2 sturmovik forum. I was using an x52 nonpro version hotas for a long time. Apr 20, 2020 joystick visualizer software, currently made for the thrustmaster warthog mdjarvjoystickvisualizer. These are all entry level sticks but t16000m is known for having accuracy as good and the next tier stick but might not have as good button placement like the warthog etc and not quite as quality a ch, vkb and virpil stuff. A10c warthog x52x52 pro profile digital combat simulator. Saitek slightly upgrades its hotas lineup with the x56. New logitech x56 vs old saitek x56, some observations hi all, recently got my rma through after several weeks and before i get rid of the old version i thought people would be interested in some observations if theyre considering buying one. Mar 31, 2016 saitek is back with another set of handsonthrottleandstick hotas flight peripheral, and its called the x56 rhino. Thrustmaster hotas warthog vs saitek x55 joystick is a computer input tool in the form of a lever or a stick and can move in any direction, while the paddle games are usually square or square shape made of plastic equipped with knobs that will set the motion of an object in the computer. I recently upgraded from a saitek x52 joystick to a thrustmaster t. Logitech g saitek x52 pro flight control system closer to reality the x52 pro boasts an upgraded multifunction lcd which shows ingame data in real time, a progressive throttle with tension adjustment, plus an adjustable joystick with a selfcentering mechanism. As mentioned, the centering spring is stiffer but not too much so. The distinguishing feature of the x52 is the large backlit blue or green, on an x52 pro lcd display on the throttle, which displays the mode it is configured, the name of the button being depressed and a chronograph function. Jul 23, 2016 if you planning to get a warthog wich is around 500600 bucks, well, you might go for a pedals, and you can get saiteck for a 100 or a thurstmasters for a 150180, but there, not much difference.
Ive tried to be very exhaustive, so that you can come to your own conclusions as to whether this is the hotas for you dont take my word for it. Jan 09, 2014 as an entry level setup, you cant go wrong with the x52. A downloadable software development kit allows you to create your own. The x52 pro i already use and its pretty great especially by its price vs. Dont know about the difference in precision, but since they both use hall sensors it shouldnt be too much i guess. Wheel stand pro for thrustmaster hotas warthog, saitek. The only i could do to get that darn thing to install and work consistently was to disable usb 3 in the bios. Wheel stand pro for thrustmaster hotas warthog, saitek x52. The bang for your buck that you get from the x52 pro is obviously a lot higher.
What exactly is the difference between the two, other than the color of the housing and the lights. If you planning to get a warthog wich is around 500600 bucks, well, you might go for a pedals, and you can get saiteck for a 100 or a thurstmasters for a 150180, but there, not much difference. Ive owned both, though my x52 lasted about 3 days before i returned it due to its floppy centering. The twist in my loaned x52 is shot, since day 1 playing with the finger hat on the thorttle for yaw, perfect in every aspect. Saitek x52 vs x55 vs thrustmaster hotas warhog gamer muscle simulation. Ive been saving up for a hotas to play with, and ive done quite a bit of research. The x52pro is probably the best conventional stick youll find with z twist next to. Saitek x52 pro i have a saitek x52 pro installed on my windows 10 pc. Saitek pro flight x52 pro user manual pdf download. If point 3 is a non issue, just ask your self if you want twist or not. Thats the really fast answer if youre impatient, but please read on. Saitek is back with another set of handsonthrottleandstick hotas flight peripheral, and its called the x56 rhino.
Joystick visualizer software, currently made for the thrustmaster warthog mdjarvjoystickvisualizer. Sep, 2014 saitek x52 vs x55 vs thrustmaster hotas warhog gamer muscle simulation. Stand for thrustmaster hotas warthog, saitek x55 and x52. Jun 06, 2016 my take on the new saitek x56 rhino hotas. Thrustmaster hotas warthog hotas system, target software, pc.
Fixed reversed pinky fwdaft for x52 pro fixed reversed boat fwdaft for x52 pro updated 211010. Featuring an upgraded multifunction lcd which shows ingame data in real time, a progressive throttle with tension adjustment, plus an adjustable joystick with a. Set up keybindings for your peripherals cloud imperium games. This means you get a joystick and a separate throttle. X52 pro flight system was developed using customer feedback from our previous. But as a fan of flight simulators you will understand that thewarthog set is looking like a dream you wonna realize anytime. S is the best out of the saitek x52, saitek x55 and the thrustmaster warthog a10.
X52 professional takes all the standout features from the original x52 to the next level. Yes they look cheap and plastic but i will tell you i got my ch pro. The x52 pro is a lot nicer controller than the x52. The replacement x52 pro had all the throttle slider jitter issues as the first one and additionally some of the buttons on the throttle were completely inoperative. The x52 pro is very well suited to ed and as of one of the older updates they even added a native control profile for it. New logitech x56 vs old saitek x56, some observations reddit.
X52 pro flight system fully integrated stick and throttle flight. Sep 18, 2017 the ultimate combination for the price. The x52 pro takes all the standout features from the original x52 and elevates them to a higher altitude. Drivers and sofware for saitek pro flight sim products. Aug 12, 2016 upgrade x52 joystick to thrustmaster t. The x52 was one of saiteks flagship products and features both a joystick and a throttle. Brand new and out of the box, it works fine except that you could not map any keys with their nice software. Buy wheel stand pro for thrustmaster hotas warthog, saitek x52 pro. It not just quality control but the x52 are about accurate as a cheapo extreme 3d pro joystick. I took the bumper out of the throttle but kept it in case it has to go back. Thrustmaster technical support website choose a language francais english deutsch espanol italiano nederlands portugues svenska all platforms pc android playstation3 xbox 360 xbox one playstation4. The x52 pro boasts an upgraded multifunction lcd which shows ingame data in real time, a progressive throttle with tension adjustment, plus an adjustable joystick with a selfcentering mechanism. Wheel stand pro for thrustmaster hotas warthog, saitek x52 pro and saitek.
The saitek x52 pro and x56 do quite well for a lot less money, and the x56 will probably be my next joystick setup. Logitech g saitek pro flight x52 contol system 945000022. Considered by many to be the ideal configuration when it comes to hotas, deploying both the ch pro throttle. Saitek x52 vs x55 vs thrustmaster hotas warhog gamer. The warthog is a hotas hands on throttle and stick controller for pc. Weighing in at more than 14 lbs and using metal for the joystick, throttle handles, and bases, the hotas warthog joystick is physically imposing. Nov 26, 2018 the last word in flightsim joysticks, if you can deal with the price. Actually ch products are very good for a cheaper stick.
The last word in flightsim joysticks, if you can deal with the price. Logitech has different serial numbers for packaging vs. X55 i cant afford a warthog, so i guess my choices are x52 pro or x55 which are both the same price. Ive decided i like the saitek x52 as a good midlevel setup, but i was wondering. I dont care about the dual throttle and extra buttons and springs on the x55 and i love the soft spring and comfortable ergonomics of the x52, so im leaning towards the x52 pro even though the x55 is an upgrade. Logitech x52 g saitek x52 pro flight control system newegg. It also looks exactly like the stick in the cockpit of the various ships. Saitek x52 or thrustmaster warthog which is smoother. Wheel stand pro super warthog thrustmaster hotas fits x52pro556 5 deluxe v2. I thought about the thrustmaster hotas warthog but it is too expensive 400 euros and its really a perfect match for the a10 warthog. D as brakes, but you could program for other functions as well. The saitek x52 pro flight stick properties window consists of five separate tabs. Mar 11, 2016 was thinking about the x52 pro for a while. Ive heard the x52 pro is really good, and lots of people really like the x56, which will probably be my next stick.