Saitek X52 Joystick & Throttle Controller

Advantages: Highly configurable, a flight sim buffs dream
Disadvantages: Configuration takes time.

...The X52 Flight Control System is a highly configurable HOTAS (Hands on Throttle and Stick controller. The Controller is comprised of two seperate units, the main joystick controller and a seperate throttle unit. The two units are connected by a detatchable cable and is powered direct from USB. If using a USB hub I'd recommend using a powered one as you may it may not work too well off of a non-powered hub. Starting with the joystick.. The stick itself is very comfortable to use. The handle has 5 position settings to suit different hand sizes. All the controls are within easy reach without having to strain your fingers or thumb. The main trigger is metal and operates a two-stage button. press it part way and it will activate one switch and if you press it all the way it activates a second. Underneath this trigger is...

kusarininja 19.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of Saitek X52 Flight Control System - joystick, throttle

Sixaxis controller

Advantages: Motion control, blutooth
Disadvantages: Feels light

...I have owned a playstation 3 for a number of years now with a sixaxis controller. The controller is extreamly suffisticated as well as all of the normal buttons which are used for conventional gameplay it also contains a gyroscope which monitors its position and movements in six axis, clever hey. The sxiaxis motion control offers a new way to play games and makes things more interesting and more challenging. For example when playing a racing game with a friend and we get a little bored we may play a game where we just use the motion control which makes it alot more challenging and adds alot of amusement. Some of the best games I have found to use with the sixaxis include Super Rub a Dub very entertaining no matter who you are. As time goes on the use of the motion control wil get better and better and will include better refinement...

Fishstir 24.05.2009 · Read review
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A high end Joystick

Advantages: Large Base, Good instructions, Easy to use, Durable
Disadvantages: Bases may be too large for some desks, Expensive, May be too large for some hands

...Until recently I have been using the Saitek cyborg 3d digital stick. I was impressed by this stick which is why when that one wore out that i decided to buy saitek again. This is currently the top of the range flight stick made by saitek - replacing the X45 permutations previously on offer. At first look there are an overwhelming number of buttons on the two part controller. However they are easy to use bacause they have been well spaced and well positions. The two trigger controls are useful in games with more than one sort of weapon. The triggers are sturdy and are not slack - meaning that you cannot mispress them easily. The stick is easy to hold thanks to its ergonomic design, especially in the case of the throttle control. Though those with smaller fingers may find it difficult to reach the rudder controls which are located...

J.Gamgee 10.01.2002 · Read review
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Saitek X52 Pro Flight Control System

Advantages: Sense Of Proffesionalism, Very Smooth, Great Grip and Control
Disadvantages: Not Very Portable, As State Of The Art it comes at a high price

...The Saitek X52 Pro Flight Control System is state of the art in flight control systems. As a frequent user of flight simulator the saitek X52 has made my flying even more enjoyable with the control smoothness and joystick re-centereing. In total the amount of different switches is 30, however as there are three mode settings you can have up to 90 button configurations. Installation is quick and simple, and runs as soon as connected via USB. In total with both the throttle and joystick there are 7 axis instead of the usual 3/4 on older joysticks. The metal material on both the throttle and joystick gives a sense of proffesionalism and the rubberised surface on the throttle and joystick handle give a good firm grip. I would recommend this to anyone who has a serious interest in flight simulation both civil and combat. Even though it...

ardleyf 30.04.2008 · Read review
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PS3 Sixaxis Controller

Advantages: Battery Life / Charge Times ; Nice Size
Disadvantages: Squeaking / Sticking

...I don't think there's that much that can be said about this specific product...it's a controller. However, I'll give an account of my experiences of this controller over the past two years. I got two of these sixaxis controllers free with my PS3 so was able to rotate between using one and charging the other, hopefully allowing me to prolong the usability of the contollers. Unfortunately, after about a year and a half ( and many hours of use, 200+ ) the left analogue stick on both controllers began to squeak and stick. I'm pretty sure the analogue bashing involved in Beijing Olympics contributed highly to this. The main disadvantages of this for me is when I'm playing Call of Duty and I'm hiding behind an object and without realising have begun slowly moving out into the open. The second most annoying thing is at night when I'm trying...

Wils0408n 22.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony Official PS3 SIXAXIS Wireless Controller

The controller which shook the world

Advantages: Six-axis, light, wireless
Disadvantages: no rumble pack

...When you think of a games console you think heavy, uncomfortable and always getting tangled in wires. Well not the PS3 sixaxis controller. The first point of interest is the wireless cabability of the controller. The controller uses bluetooth which allows a constant stream of information from the controller to the PS3 with no lag time. The second is because it is bluetooth the range of the controller is about 20m, you will never need this much length but it means there will be no-where in the room that you can't use it. The last point about bluetooth is that it does not need a direct connection therefore the contoller doesn't have to be in direct vie of the PS3. The next point is that the controller is incredibly light but also very strong and will not break under any pressure from high stress games. The only bad thing about being...

Diggyzed 19.06.2007 · Read review
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A superb controller!

Advantages: great wireless technology
Disadvantages: quite expensive

...This the wireless controller for all xbox 360 consoles regardless of whether they are the arcade console or the newest elite console. This controller will work on all the consoles. The controller itself is just as important as the console as without the console you are kind of stuck and can't do much. This controller is also wireless! Wireless: I remember when i had my PS2 and PS1 and had all those wires dragged across the room and getting all twisted within each other - then my mum would always complain about them being left everywhere and wire becoming a hazard. Now that is no longer a problem with the new xbox controllers coming completely wireless. I can now sit where I want in my room and not have to worry about the wire getting caught or stretching across to my desk with the controller in my hand and suddenly being jerked back...

shamis4 16.08.2008 · Read review
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SIXAXIS CONTROLLER REVIEW

Advantages: ergonomic triggers
Disadvantages: no rumble pack

...I am extreamly made up with this new controllers for the playstation 3, the good points: 1) the reaction time between the controller and the console is so responsive its like it is connected via a wire. 2) the motion sensors are well balanced and the new triggers are a welcomed addition.3) The controller has a very long battery life. Downsides 1) its a shame that each controller does not have its own charger this would make it much easier to charge rather then having to share the one lead which is included with the consol. 2) its a great shame that the sixaxis controler does not have a rumble pack intergrated but I do believe that the next model will. 3) For me the fact that the controller(s) do not turn themselves off when they have not been used for a coulple of minutes is a shame this would be a great addition however I really like...

mollypod 03.03.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sony Official PS3 SIXAXIS Wireless Controller

Official Sixaxis Controller Review

Advantages: Motion sensors - Looks great - light - trigger buttons - playstation button - easy to charge
Disadvantages: Lack of rumble - too light for some people

...Instead of re-designing the controller for the next system in sony's line up they stayed with their playstation 2 design whcih worked so well. Early pictures showed a boomerang controller design which I for one am so glad they did not decide to manufacture. The new playstation 3 sixaxis controller looks great. It feels extremely light and confortable in any size hands. Although it feels light it is still sturdy and durable with the buttons feeling as good as ever. They replaced the analogue button and light with a great looking round playstation button which is very useful as it lets you access in-game XMB and lets you quit the game or change the controller settings. It also lets you turn off the console and controller as well as turn on the console by tapping this button. The R2 and L2 buttons have been revamped as they are not more...

Revilo118 20.08.2008 · Read review
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PS3 game controller

Advantages: Lightweight, good battery life
Disadvantages: No shock device biult in for vibrations to enhance gameplay.

...It's a good lightweight controller. It doesn't have the weight that the xbox 360 controller has, which I think is better, but is does the job. The controller also does not give you any vibrations when using it in games, which would have been nice as this adds more realism to gameplay. Another plus to the xbox 306 controller. It's wireless and uses bluetooth to communicate with the PS3. This works perfectly. Battery life is also very good, you can get around 30 hours gameplay before you need to recharge. The controller also has motion sensors built into it allowing you on certain games to move the controller instead of the pads to make the car in F1 move from side to side. This is very sensitive and requires patience to master. I think we have all become too used to using the gamepad to move around the screen. Overall...

hayer1 10.11.2007 · Read review
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