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Post by :FI:Scott » Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:14 pm

I think that my X45 is starting to show its age. Last night in SCS I noticed that one of the hat switches is getting unreliable (I've suspected it for a while but chose to ignore it)

Any suggestions as to a worthy replacement would be appreciated chaps. I like the X45 and Im used to it so an X52 or X52 Pro seem like an obvious choice. A lot of flyers swear by the MS Sidewinder ffb, but if I could get hold of one can I still use my X45 throttle ?.

Any help appreciated!.
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Post by :FI:Gadje » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:21 am

Yeah mate you could still use the throttle and the old stick as a button bay together with your new stick.
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Post by :FI:Nellip » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:43 am

I use the MS FFB2 with the X45 throttle. As long as you have plenty of room on your desk, and a spare USB port then no problem.

It gives you plenty of key mapping options and IL2 copes fine with multiple controllers.

Be warned on the cost of the MS stick though. My wife spilt a cup of copy over my old one and it cost me nearly £100 for a second hand replacement on e-bay. :(
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Post by :FI:Scott » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:28 pm

Hmm, I can get a sidewinder ffb2 but as you say its about a hundred sheets for a second hand.

Thanks for the info guys.
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Post by :FI:Falcon » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:05 pm

Hey Scott!

Good lovin' don't come cheap, mate.

Go for it!


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Post by :FI:Nellip » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:37 am

:FI:Falcon wrote:
Good lovin' don't come cheap, mate.

Go for it!


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That tells us more than we need to know about your sex life Stu! :lol:
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Post by :FI:Genosse » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:51 am

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... the Saitek Aviator :)

I still have troubles with the height of the stick (not laying quite comfortably in the hand) but you´ve lots of possibilities to configure the eight buttons. The two throttles are really handy to use yet the stick itself could be a more heavier ...

After all in this price class (40 Euros) I´d recommend everyone to buy this stick ... ;)
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