The Steps Backwards It doesn’t take long to figure out that the hardware people at Saitek were way, waaaayyy ahead of the other departments on the project once the unit arrives. It’s as though the hardware developers got their stuff together on making a truly great HOTAS, got the factory humming and filled up the […]
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The Trifecta of Flight Sim Peripherals: Page 4
The X52 PRO HOTAS If you read my review of the “old” X52 (SimHQ review link), you know I really like it. Er, make that past tense. I really liked it. Now I’m only sort of fond of it, as I’ve played around with the X52 PRO for a few days. Without covering too much […]
The Trifecta of Flight Sim Peripherals: Page 3
Software Saitek has come a long way in their software, from drivers to their programming utility. Even though it picked up immediately on the pedals, I went ahead and re-installed the software and drivers from the disc. And, as a bit of built in nostalgia, ran into problems. I uninstalled the previous drivers and software […]
The Trifecta of Flight Sim Peripherals: Page 2
Physical Description The Saitek offering is slightly wider than the CHPro pedals and slightly less deep without the supplied additional “feet” extensions to the base. They’re very utilitarian in appearance, and while I appreciate the little LED indicating power, who’s looking at their feet while flying? Here’s a picture of the CHPro and the Saitek […]
The Trifecta of Flight Sim Peripherals: Part 1
by Guest Writer Frank “BA_Dart” Giger Hands-On Stick and Throttle (HOTAS), TrackIR, and a set of rudder pedals. This, IMHO, is the trinity of flight sim goodness that adds far more enjoyment to our little hobby than the sum of its parts. “Dart,” a reader asks, “what is the best set of controllers one can get at a […]