[Veloxi]

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Originally Posted by GrimGriz

The real question - is it good enough to replace the FF2?

I've never used an FF2, so I can't comment.

[QrazyKermi]

Well, it will be arriving on Tuesday the 28th. Any words of wisdom for me as far as setup, drivers, etc?

[SpaceDrake]

Originally Posted by GrimGriz

The real question - is it good enough to replace the FF2?

This is the $64 (plus an additional $64 at least) question, and I fear it won't get answered until one of us FF2 whores breaks down and BUYS the thing.

So, who'll take the plunge?

[ELPIRATA]

Not me

I still have my Thurstmaster Afterburner which had both the twist and the rudder rocker on the throttle (you could select which one to use, not both), but I use more the x45 cause it has a lot more buttons (the AB had 8 only - total between both stick and throttle).

Sadly, my rocker rudder on the x45 broke the spring, and even though I got a free replacement spring from Saitek.. I never could bring myself to open it and probably cause more damage on it lol. So I substituted the axis with one of the rotary analogs (the one closer to the mouse hat), but this one is also showing abuse effects.... and I dunno if I'll like to use the other rotary, is way far from my reach

ELP

[QrazyKermi]

Originally Posted by ELPIRATA

I still have my Thurstmaster Afterburner ...

I read that and thought, "Must be some kinda beverage dispensing joystick..."

Hmmmm, maybe I'm on to something with that.

[QrazyKermi]

Veloxi, have you figured out how to get the throttle to work in Jumpgate?

[Veloxi]

Originally Posted by GalenGroda

Veloxi, have you figured out how to get the throttle to work in Jumpgate?

Sure, this is a problem with all saitek sticks, apparently. You first have to launch in the sim, move the throttle around, then go into the options, select the throttle axis, then move the throttle. Should work fine after that. Let me know what happens. Good luck!

[QrazyKermi]

I tried that initially, with no luck. So I started screwing around with the Profiler software, and switched the throttle setting from "Axis" to "Band". That did the trick.

[GrimGriz]

So, does it replace the FF2?

[QrazyKermi]

Well, yes, to me anyway. But I should point out that when I had a FF2, I was a noob to flight games. So I don't think I could have really seen much of a difference between good JS's and bad ones.

But I will say this about the X52: in my opinion it's build quality, functionality, adjustability, and precision make this thing worth the money. Especially since you can get one from Amazon for about $105. I got mine for $95, but had to wait about 2 weeks for them to be stocked and shipped.