I didn't mind the spring plate system, the X-52 lasted me 4 years, 1 of solid use. If it wasn't for the X-52 I really don't know if i would have ever gotten into simming like I did.
As for the speculation game, a new X-52 would sound about right, so would the x-65 without force sensing, so maybe Both?
imo Saitek are in a good position to offer a good (Much cheaper) alternative to the Warthog.
but, thats just my 2c.