Product Type: Saitek game controllers

Description:Model ID 103535 / Saitek X52 Flight Control System - Joystick, throttle - 10 button(s) / Made of precision-engineered, top quality ... more

Saitek X52 Flight Control System ... materials, the X52 includes a mass of features to create the most realistic flying experience.

The Throttle includes Multi-Function display (MFD) indicating profile selection, Mode, control Shift state, as well as time; flight time, standard time, destination time, and set up moves; the progressive throttle lever includes tension adjustment, detents for afterburner and idle; and the unit houses two fire buttons, scroll wheel with built-in button, mouse controller/hat switch with left mouse button, eight-way hat switch, and two rotary controls. There is also a clutch button which initiates 'safe mode' to allow on-the-fly profile selection, or to display button functionality without activating.

The Joystick is built around non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force to reduce free play, improve control and increase durability. The unit features a 2-stage metal trigger, four fire buttons - including missile launcher with spring-loaded safety cover for instant access - and a conveniently positioned metal pinkie switch provides shift functionality to double up on programmable commands. There are two 8-way hat switches - one predefined as 'point of view' - 3D rudder twist and a three-position rotary mode selector switch with LED indicators. The base also includes three spring-loaded, base-mounted toggle switches for up to 6 programmable flight commands and a 5-position handle adjustment system to suit all hand sizes.

Both stick and throttle have rubber grips and ergonomic design for increased comfort and fatigue-free gaming and part metal construction for increased durability and authenticity.

Newest Review: ... throttle configurations cost around £150. Yet here was one for only £60. Also Saitek is a very trusted joystick brand and I ... more

 ... expected build quality and compatibility to be good. The first comment I have to make is that build quality is indeed excellent. It feels very solid but the black bits on the joystick and throttle are rubberised making them softer to touch. The movement of the joystick is very very smooth as is the motion of the throttle. The controller has an abundance of hat switches and buttons to the extent that I really dont have to use the keyboard for anything at all. The great thing is it even has a built in mouse controlle...more