Saitek X-52 stick & throttle

[WDW Monorail]

I was wondering if I should get it or not to compliment my Flight Simulator X.

Does anyone own it?
How is it?
Is it worth the money?

I currently have the X-45 and I love it (I paid $130 for it 5 years ago).
However I have a big problem with controlling the rudder of any aircraft in FS 2002.
It has become extremely sensitive. Whenever I touch the throttle, the aircraft tends to bank slightly. When I jam the throttle in to afterburner (in afterburner capable jets), it banks and rolls wildly.
I ave calibrated and recalibrated my controller more than 20 times without better results.

Should I replace the "45" with the "52"?

Any input would be much appreciated.

 

[WDW Monorail]

I can use some much needed input.

Thank you.

 

[WDW Monorail]

Anyone?

 

[WDW Monorail]

No one has the X-52?

Oh well.

 

[WDW Monorail]

Maybe some tech. people are on at this hour.

 

[wdwishes2005]

Lol.. my Joystick died on me.

 

[WDW Monorail]

Lol.. my Joystick died on me.

Great to here, and mine is sick.
:lookaroun

 

[wdwishes2005]

I actually hear that even the inredible joysticks can't hold a calibration after about 8 months of heavy use, so I would opt for some kind of warranty if it's offered. I heard about a guy who bought a 200$ joystick, and got the extra warranty. He ended up replacing it like 4 times for the price of one joystick.