Announcing the Saitek X-52 Pro

Posted on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:56:15 GMT

Saitek has now released the latest edition of their flightsim hardware collection, the X-52 Pro Edition. Included are an advanced joystick with multiple buttons and a throttle with unique features such as an interactive Multi-Function Display that works with FSX among others. For full details, click on Read More.

To create the last word in flight control, Saitek consulted the world's leading flight-sim experts, reviewed every component and function of the acclaimed X52 and made more than a dozen significant improvements.

Packed with programmable controls, engineered from realistic, military-spec materials and fully customizable, the X52 Pro maximizes interaction with PC flight sims or flight combat games, delivering the ultimate flying experience.

X52 Pro

All the functionality of the X52 but with the following specific enhancements and new features.

General

• Soft touch materials, hardwearing black, professional styling
• A choice of cockpit-realistic LED color and intensity to suit the pilot and his environment

Stick

• High resolution, absolute linearity and enhanced, next generation non-contact technology on stick X and Y axes to improve responsiveness and control.
• Dual concentric spring centering mechanism with virtual gaiter damping progressively increases resistance, just as it would in a real aircraft.
• Metal trigger, pinkie switch and 3 spring-loaded knurled toggle switches.

Throttle

• New interactive Multi-Function Display (iMFD) works with leading flight sim software, presenting and controlling cockpit instrumentation at a glance.

Works with Microsoft Flight Simulator X to display and control real-time flight information

Programmable for many other sims with supplied Software Development Kit (SDK)

Backlit with full control of color and intensity

2 metal MFD scroll wheels, one with built-in button

MFD Start/Stop and Function buttons

LED indicators to clearly indicate throttle position, no matter how dark the surroundings.

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