Saitek (PS28) Joystick

Pros: Excellent build quality, Easy to program, Enough controls for anyone

Cons: Expensive, LCD screen isn't very useful

The Bottom Line: It's perfect for advanced flightsimmers but perhaps overkill for beginners. Well worth the price, but only if you can use the features it offers.

Review: The "I'm in a Hurry" Section: This joystick is great for advanced flight simmers, which is not too surprising considering it is marketed as a "flight control system". There are more than enough controls that, when used along with the mode and shift ...

Pros: Well built, holds up well despite the large quantity of features.

Cons: Static sensitive.

The Bottom Line: Overall good product - would highly recommend if you're looking for the ultimate joystick.

Review: I'm an avid Mechwarrior fan and play on average, 5 hours a night. Have owned this controller since they first came out (like 6 months ago) and have been overall pleased. If you like to be able to configure button assignments and have a function for ...

Pros: Tons of buttons, sliders, and features. Nicely constructed.

Cons: None really. The MFD is just a decoration with no real purpose.

Review: For years I always used my trusty Microsoft Sidewinder stick during flight simulations. However, it doesn't hold a candle to what the Saitek X52 offers anyone who enjoys being an armchair pilot. The throttle is nothing short of spectacular and you can ...

Pros: Ultimate flight control system.

Cons: Rather high price.

Review: Whats better than being able to use two hands to fly? If you are really into flying, the X52 is a must. It is very well built and has far more buttons than could ever be used. Map all control surfaces, throttle, trim and use the built in mouse ...

Pros: The rubber suction cups keep it from sliding around in the heat of battle.

Cons: It feels a little like a toy because it is light weight.

Review: I bought this joystick after careful deliberation. I bought an Electronic Arts game called Battlefield 2 and just could not get the jets to maneuver like some of the other pilots. I ended up in a Christian run server and asked one of the pilots how he ...

Pros: Nice looks, good movement, dimmable lights, wheels are perfect for trim!

Cons: Software, high price, limited by the game, LCD is useless

The Bottom Line: Software stinks but the controls are very nice with more than enough features. Dont buy it for the LCD, its usless!

Review: I bought the x52 a week ago and I only have two problems, how much I payed for it, and the software. Lets start with the throttle. It has a rather useless LCD display. This display is only functional if you set up a "profile" using the saitek ...

Pros: Very smooth handling, lots of tweak ability, LCD on throttle, ergonomic, bang for the bucks

Cons: Saitek Smart Technology software to program joystick is limited, well it sucks

The Bottom Line: Recommended for all simmers for its ergonomic design, program ability, smooth feeling, nice finish and competitive price

Review: Why did you buy this product? I'm a flight sim fan. I played Falcon 3.0, Falcon 4.0 and now I just bought Falcon 4.0 Allied Force. If you don't know about this simulator, it is the most accurate and complex one of the F16 available to the ...

Pros: Well built, everything is programmable.

Cons: Programming software could be better.

The Bottom Line: Great control setup for simulation fanatics.

Review: I owned the previous version, the one with the joysitck connector not USB, and I was very pleased with it. When I built my new computer I realized that I did not have a joystick port, everything is going USB. I sold the joystick and then regretted it ...

Pros: Good feel & Good Value for your dollar. Recommended for the flight simmer.

Cons: Programming software could be easier to use, Can only use one profile at a time.

The Bottom Line: I recommend this product to those that are avid flight simmers . Plenty of features and the ability to program the system to your liking.

Review: I am an avid flight simmer. Before I made the decision to purchase the X-52. I had not used a Flight Control/Hands On Throttle And Stick (HOTAS) system before, but after reading numerous professional and user reviews, I decided to purchase the X-52 ...

Pros: Easy to use makes control the aircraft a lot easier.

Cons: Plagued with problems

Review: I like the flight control system, however this is going to be the second time I am going to have to return it in less than a year.The connector on the joystick was faulty on the first one, now the joystick has internal failure which allows button 5 to ...