Bejtur Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Just saw this joystick pop up in my local electronics store. Seems to be a reworked version of the Saitek X-56. Have any of you guys heard anything about it? Can't even find it on Logitechs website. Here's the swedish site, most of the info is in english though: http://www.webhallen.com/se-sv/datorer_och_tillbehor/257012-logitech_g_x56_pro_flight_control_system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraFox Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 well that's false advertising. that's just the x52 pro.....it's definitely not a reworked x-56, which so stupid since it says its the 52 pro right in the description of the product. i would avoid that. Logitech haven't started making new flight sticks after acquiring saitek, still going to be a long time away before we see any releases. a lot of places are trying to capitalise on it since logitech bought saitek, despite these still being the same ones built while under madcatz control. Saitek X-52 | Track IR 5 w/ TrackClip | DSD "Trackzilla" Button Box Flaming Cliffs 3 | F-5e | Mirage 2000 | A-10c | Harrier AV-8B [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejtur Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 well that's false advertising. that's just the x52 pro.....it's definitely not a reworked x-56, which so stupid since it says its the 52 pro right in the description of the product. i would avoid that. Logitech haven't started making new flight sticks after acquiring saitek, still going to be a long time away before we see any releases. a lot of places are trying to capitalise on it since logitech bought saitek, despite these still being the same ones built while under madcatz control. Yeah it does smell a bit fishy... more so because they're also releasing a rebranded X52 alongside the X56. Link: http://www.webhallen.com/se-sv/datorer_och_tillbehor/257010-logitech_g_x52_flight_control_system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejtur Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Seems Logitech bought Saitek recently, they're definitely re-releasing the X-56 under the Logitech G brand. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-945-000002-Saitek-Flight-Precision/dp/B01M8M8CWB https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Saitek-Flight-Rhino-HOTAS/dp/B01LX398IE A few months ago, before the X-56 was released, Saitek asked me to review it and sent me a unit. I gave it a less than favourable review. I have since contacted Logitech to ask if they have made any changes to the X-56 and am still waiting to hear back from them. I ses. It would be interesting to see if they've actually made any kind of improvement. Though I doubt it, at least for the moment. I'm really looking for a proper alternative to the frustratingly expensive Warthog HOTAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sporg Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Just saw this joystick pop up in my local electronics store. Seems to be a reworked version of the Saitek X-56. Have any of you guys heard anything about it? Can't even find it on Logitechs website. Here's the swedish site, most of the info is in english though: http://www.webhallen.com/se-sv/datorer_och_tillbehor/257012-logitech_g_x56_pro_flight_control_system They made a mistake on the headline. Look at the text below. It's the good old x52 Pro under Logitech colours: "Logitech G 52 Pro Flight H.O.T.A.S". Here's the Logitech x56: http://www.webhallen.com/se-sv/datorer_och_tillbehor/257009-logitech_g_pro_flight_x56_rhino Beefed up the prices too. :( System specs: Gigabyte Aorus Master, i7 9700K@std, GTX 1080TI OC, 32 GB 3000 MHz RAM, NVMe M.2 SSD, Oculus Quest VR (2x1600x1440) Warthog HOTAS w/150mm extension, Slaw pedals, Gametrix Jetseat, TrackIR for monitor use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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