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Saitek X52 Flight Control System

by Mad Catz
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (251 customer reviews)

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  • Program your controller for each game using the powerful Smart Technology software.
  • Precision centering mechanism; no contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force improve control
  • 5 position handle adjustment system to suit all hand sizes with soft-touch, contoured grip for maximum gaming comfort.
  • Progressive throttle with resistance adjustment and detents for afterburner and idle.
  • Illuminated buttons and enhanced gameplay through intuitive LCD Multi-Function Display.
  • 5 position handle adjustment system to suit all hand sizes with soft-touch, contoured grip for maximum gaming comfort
  • Illuminated buttons and enhanced gameplay through intuitive LCD Multi-Function Display
  • Program your controller for each game using the powerful Smart Technology software
  • Progressive throttle with resistance adjustment and detents for afterburner and idle
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Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Mad Catz
  • Model: PS28
  • Item Package Quantity: 1
  • Hardware Platform: pc
  • Connectivity Technology: Wired
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 11 x 6.7 inches ; 1.1 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 7.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00030GSJY
  • Item model number: PS28
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (251 customer reviews)
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  • Date first available at Amazon.com: September 15, 2004

Product Description

The World's most advanced flight controller The X52 Flightstick and Throttle combination give the most realistic flying experience ever. With the feature-laden Throttle and Stick split into two separate units, the X52 delivers ideal flying position. Programmability and illuminated Multi-Function Display expand the possibilities for Sim Pilots everywhere.

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Customer Reviews

Great controls, and very sturdy. Jonathan G. R. Melton  |  45 reviewers made a similar statement
The SST programming software can be optionally installed. G Wheels  |  28 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
114 of 126 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent HOTAS system, great bang for the buck November 1, 2005
As a previous owner of the X45 flight control system and avid flight sim junkie, I was compelled to upgrade my HOTAS system to something newer. I was originally looking at the Thrustmaster HOTAS system, but could not conjur up enough money to purchase one. After playing with the X52 at a LAN party, I was sold and went out and purchased one that night.

The X52 has loads of improvements over the X45 - not even mentioning the LCD MFD. One addition which I would have loved to see in the X45 are the eight removable suction cups on the bottom of the stick and throttle bases. The cups first out of the box will do some sliding around, but nothing so drastic that it'll mess your flights up. They do a great enough job to keep the stick down during normal use - provided that you don't slam the stick around, but for a flight system that costs this much, I don't think that'll be too much of a problem for most people.

Just like all other Saitek sticks, the X52 is fully customizable in both hardware and software. Not only can you move the lower shelf on the joystick up and down to fit your hand, but you can also adjust the force on the throttle stick. Like all other Saitek sticks, however, you cannot adjust the centering force on the stick itself. But I did not find this to be too much of a problem as it is much looser than all other HOTAS systems that I have owned. The X52 also comes with the Saitek SST programming software, which (again, like all other Saitek sticks) allows you to program every button on the joystick to either an axis, mouse axis, single keyboard stroke, or a complex macro.

I also fell in love with the three modes and color coded mode identification LED to let you know what mode you are in.
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136 of 153 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent June 5, 2005
EDIT: Use a bit of silicone grease under the plastic swash plate disk to drastically reduce friction and improve control fidelity. Audio fader or scuba types work well, but you may also find it at a hardware store. Teflon grease also works. Use thick grease. Do not use petroleum-derived products on plastic.

We can't compare this stick to Thrustmaster really because their stuff now is garbage. Thrustmaster pretty much forced Suncom (maker of the fab F-15 series) out of business with lawsuits claiming the newcomer was infringing on their patents to produce "realistic" flight sticks. Then we now have a monopoly on the supposedly authentic stuff which has produced crap like The Cougar. Thanks Thrustmaster! Then there's CH Products...good, smooth, but ugly, expensive, and low resistence. Saitek has been making these strange looking, possibly gimmick-rich products for a while. I think they've finally created a near ultimate HOTAS with the X52.

Clearly if you don't like twist rudders on the stick (as the real Comanche has) then you need to buy some pedals (everyone raves about CH's). But the throttle alone on this Saitek is worth the price. X-Plane and Longbow Anthology (when it works, which is rarely...might have to partition Win '95 spot for it) love this system. Every trim control and slider is recognized in X-Plane. In Longbow 1/2 I have most of the flight and cockpit commands in just one main mode and its pinkie mode. I'll save another mode and its pinkie equivolent for campaign comm stuff. That still leaves two more modes on this thing. Amazing. It's a bit of a headache programming it, but not from the standpoint of design. There's so much you can do with it that it's easy to get overwhelmed with where to put what command.
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58 of 63 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent folow up to the X-45 December 5, 2004
I probably spend more time than I should with flight sims, mainly IL2-sturmovik but also FS2004 and lomac, and have worked my way through a few sticks.

before I purchased the X-52 I used an X-45 for near a year. I was happy with it and it still worked perfectly, but when saitek released the'52 I knew I wanted one.

I have used it about 2 weeks now, and man is it sweet. the action on all the axis' is silky smooth,and accurate. I believe the "non contact" technology they are advertising has alot to do with this.

All the buttons are laid out in an intuitive manner, and there are more control options than the X-45 has. the blue LEDs are spiffy, and they thought to allow a way to dim or extinguish them if you so desire

The multi function display is nice to have, but essentialy just eye candy unless you need to know what time it is or what profile you are running.

overall it has a quality feel and look the X-45 was maybe lacking a bit.the hand rest on the stick is adjustable for height, which is also a nice touch. its large enough to accomodate large hands, mine arent exactly tiny and I moved the rest up a notch to be comfortable

I also liked the "two stage" trigger as now a slight pull is guns, and pull it fully and its guns+cannons.its the little things that mean so much.

anyway, it comes highly recommended by me, and at least 6 of the people I fly with also have and love their X-52's. you can't go wrong if you are looking for an advanced flightstick/throttle at a fair price.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Doesnt work
Doesnt work with flight sim X...i guess i had to buy the "pro" version. Ill be putting this on craigslist i guess...
Published 14 days ago by Christopher Matson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stick
Bought one second hand and I got 3 years out of it. Don't know how much it had before but now it gets stif in certain positions and needed polishing down and a little lubrication... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Danny54
1.0 out of 5 stars Throttle doesn't work and manufacturer has not responded to my...
I made this substantial purchase thinking this control system would make my Flight Simulator experience very enjoyable. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Timothy W. Dewees
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice!
I've read many, many reviews where people have complained about the lack of sensitivity for minute changes in roll, pitch and yaw. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Scruffy Nerfherder
5.0 out of 5 stars Dont abuse it
they dont last long if you are agressive......I am on the 4th one. The ones I got from bestbuy dies real fast....the two I got from Amazon lasted longer
Published 1 month ago by nasdy
5.0 out of 5 stars Games
This thing is great, you can play flight simulator X with it and also games like Battlefield. Easy to install and great to use. A+
Published 1 month ago by Nicolas
5.0 out of 5 stars Great controller
This controller has a very smooth operation compared to other controllers I've used. Has a lot of functionality. Good product.
Published 2 months ago by mikennedy
4.0 out of 5 stars Great comands , friendly use
Excellent product and the sensitive commands, especially liked the arrangement of programmable function buttons. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Claudio
2.0 out of 5 stars i MAY RETURN IT?
I am having some issues with this flight stick. This should have had a power supply separate from the the 5v usb. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Famous Artist Music
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stick
This stick is the best one I have ever owned. The throttle is solid, Very smooth, and precise. All of the buttons on the throttle are also really easy to reach. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Eric Fox
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