thekalman Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Looks good. Still on the fence as to one of these or a full CH setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyro nl Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 im waiting for the sc made stuff im not a joystick user and amazed about the number of buttons etc on that thingh ;o looks complicated but for sc i wil try to learn the joystick way proberly die alot ;o ya also getting a ocu rift ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I had just bought the X-55 early today after considering the Warthog and other setups. This afternoon I continued my research and I Google reviews of the system and there's Reavern's thread. Nice to know my Squadron CO likes the same setup. It looks like I made the right choice. I plan on trying it on a few flight sims such as DCS, and FSX. I may have to build up my desk to bolt the throttle and joystick down. Now, has anyone looked at the different Rudder pedals out there? The Pro Flight Combat Rudder Pedals are very pricey at around $180.00 and the CH Products Pro Pedals USB (300-111) are a little cheaper at around $90.00. The other sets out there didn't get as good reviews as these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazil Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks for the post, the pics were great. I am also waiting to see if CIG releases a SC specific HOTUS. In the meantime post like that give a good look at alternatives if they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xamindar Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hey Reavern, Why is the top right hat the same as the left hat? It looks like you somehow got the wrong hat on the top right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reavern Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yes, it appears I received a flight stick with a concave HAT switch for HAT-1 instead of the convex HAT seen in the official pics. It's not a big deal, but I'd prefer the correct HAT so they're easier to differentiate by feel. I'm going to contact Saitek and request a replacement. Trak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xamindar Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 The metal panel on the left side of my stick is not flush with the rubber grip. It appears to be peeling away a little bit as I can press it down a little. Is your stick like that as well? Maybe it's no big deal. I can probably just glue it back on when it falls off. Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberianK Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 @Reavern I am looking for a stick that I can use both left and right hand to possibly temporarily switch to a stick+mouse setup. Can you tell me how that feels with the x55 left handed? The thumb button bothers me a bit, is it in the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredworth Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Got my X-55 and my Combat Rudder Pedals today! Now I only have to find a nice flight sim for practising... X-55 in the left hand does not feel good. As you assumed, thumb button is in the way. Also, I need to finish building my cockpit... Having the HOTAS on the desk results in a strange/uncomfortable position of my arms -.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberianK Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 found RSI thread: https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/41920/left-handed-or-symmetrical-joystick recommending this: http://www.thrustmaster.com/en_UK/products/t16000m Maybe I get it in addition to the real deal as it is pretty cheap. And then I can also try 2 stick combos and strange stuff like that, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain2reign Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 first of congrats! Second i heard some many great things about that on as well @CyberianK, only the one from Cyborg (few posts up) i've heard and seen some incredible bad things :s. Sturdy yes, but software wise it's configured very weird and very buggy (Cyborg). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlich Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Looks like the kit on CR's desk in 10 for the Chairman #12 Trak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yes, it appears I received a flight stick with a concave HAT switch for HAT-1 instead of the convex HAT seen in the official pics. It's not a big deal, but I'd prefer the correct HAT so they're easier to differentiate by feel. I'm going to contact Saitek and request a replacement. Congrats on the Rhino now that CR has one on his desk too. Did you ever get your HAT replaced with the correct one? I was fortunate with mine. Been flying FSX and DCS and both have been working out very well with the X-55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valenquo Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Nice! At least we know the joystick will be properly supported in SC :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amedeus Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm going to try out mouse and keyboard and my old extreme 3d pro on the DFM, before I even consider putting down the money for a HOTAS. Maybe they will even come out with some better stuff later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlich Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I may have to build up my desk to bolt the throttle and joystick down. Use sheets of velcro. stick a large enough sheet of it, hook side to the bottom of the devices, and then peel the covering sheet from the plush side and set the thing on the surface you want. test position it before you peel off the covering sheet. There are all kinds of sellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaTtype Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I ordered mine today April 3 delivery according to Amazon :-D i saw Chris Roberts also had one in his desk lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valenquo Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Saitek apparently had a tour of the RSI office to put the x55 in the hands of the developers and test it in the DFM. So apparently it is pretty sure that it will be fully supported by the time the DFM will be release: http://www.saitek.com/uk/blog/index.php/star-citizen-x-55-rhino-roberts-space-industries-studio-tour/ Got the link from Reddit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TardiveDyskinesia Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Something to consider if you're considering joystick upgrade for Star Citizen, this just released http://www.saitek.com/uk/blog/index.php/star-citizen-x-55-rhino-roberts-space-industries-studio-tour/ AstroJak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juntau Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Use sheets of velcro. stick a large enough sheet of it, hook side to the bottom of the devices, and then peel the covering sheet from the plush side and set the thing on the surface you want. test position it before you peel off the covering sheet. There are all kinds of sellers. http://www.joyloc.com/about_joyloc.htm Too bad, it looks like these are not available any longer http://www.rogerdodger.net/diyflightsims/online_ww2_fighter.html Has anyone seen this, this like an inexpensive alternative Trak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenatharax Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) I have to admit Two joysticks sounds like fun. My only disapointment is that I dislike using joysticks, so I am put off even thing about buying anything new. I did today try to play with my really old Cyborg 3D in warthunder, but not only did I get cramp but It felt like when I was younger and playing CFS3 with the same joystick, I was never able to keep the plane steady and alway had problems with over correcting. You would have thought at that 9-10 years old I would have got the hang of it, and well I am disapointed I didn't. It now means that I will be stuck on the side of using a mouse, which I am okay with just I would have like to have a controler set up looking like somthing from the cockpit of The Blade Liger or Liger Zero from Zoids ^.=.^ Edited March 23, 2014 by Xenatharax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 http://www.joyloc.com/about_joyloc.htm Too bad, it looks like these are not available any longer These would have been perfect. Hope they come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroJak Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I ordered my several days back, i'm so happy to see the link regarding CIG and the saitek are getting together on this one. makes me feel a lot better about my decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantRice Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 If someone's looking for a cheaper joystick + throttle, these are almost half the price, work amazingly, and look like it came from SC. Auzten 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekalman Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I have to say, the more I'm reading about the X55, the less I want one. While they look awesome and are functional, reports of the quality of the internals as well as the precision and accuracy of the stick itself has been disappointing. Too bad. I was really considering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now