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Saitek's answer to the Logitech G940, apparently:
http://www.ironhammers.co.uk/home/2009/10/29/saitek-pro-flight-x65f-control-system-announced.html
http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/x65f.html
They're planning on releasing it "in time for the holiday season," so should be soon.
Some highlights:
Personally, I'd bet that they could make it for less expense using this method than normally, so they did it to save money and are billing it as a feature.
There's a few cons that I see:
-No rudder pedals, uses a twist stick (I guess force sensitive?). I already have to increase the deadzone on my twist sticks a bit because a bit of unintended twisting is normal when you rest your hand on it, but if it's force-detecting...ugh.
-Only two rotary controls (on the throttle). The G940 has two rotary knobs on the throttle, and in addition three rotary knobs for trim on the stick base. Although, Saitek's knobs probably have a center detent (which the G940 apparently lacks), but still--with the Logitech, you could have all three trim axes, mixture, and prop pitch bound to analog controls without needing mode switches. On the saitek, you'd need mode switches for that.
-$400, whereas the G940 is only $300. If you want a "full realism" set, you'll have to add rudder pedals (Saitek's are an additional $120), so you're looking at $520 for the Saitek system versus $300 for the Logitech system. I really don't think the Saitek system is worth an additional $220, but maybe I'm just cheap.
Still, it's good to see competition in the high-end stick market.
http://www.ironhammers.co.uk/home/2009/10/29/saitek-pro-flight-x65f-control-system-announced.html
http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/x65f.html
They're planning on releasing it "in time for the holiday season," so should be soon.
Some highlights:
Interesting choice. Browsing the intarwebz, I've seen a lot of people complaining about this choice. Honestly, I don't think it was a good idea. Very few planes actually use this, and the primary reason they do is so the pilot can still use the stick under high G loads. Somehow, I doubt that "high G loads" will be an issue in a simpit, meaning that this is entirely wasted.In a world first for a manufactured simulation controller, the X65F’s stick does not move; instead, like those found in real modern fighter jets, it responds to pressure that you exert on the handle, resulting in a fast, accurate and realistic response that will make you the ace in your squadron. With no moving parts and a shaft that is made from high grade steel, this provides incredible reliability and longevity.
Personally, I'd bet that they could make it for less expense using this method than normally, so they did it to save money and are billing it as a feature.
Similar to that fancy CH stick. Interesting.Metal construction for the ultimate in realism and durability
There's a few cons that I see:
-No rudder pedals, uses a twist stick (I guess force sensitive?). I already have to increase the deadzone on my twist sticks a bit because a bit of unintended twisting is normal when you rest your hand on it, but if it's force-detecting...ugh.
-Only two rotary controls (on the throttle). The G940 has two rotary knobs on the throttle, and in addition three rotary knobs for trim on the stick base. Although, Saitek's knobs probably have a center detent (which the G940 apparently lacks), but still--with the Logitech, you could have all three trim axes, mixture, and prop pitch bound to analog controls without needing mode switches. On the saitek, you'd need mode switches for that.
-$400, whereas the G940 is only $300. If you want a "full realism" set, you'll have to add rudder pedals (Saitek's are an additional $120), so you're looking at $520 for the Saitek system versus $300 for the Logitech system. I really don't think the Saitek system is worth an additional $220, but maybe I'm just cheap.
Still, it's good to see competition in the high-end stick market.
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