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title: "Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller"
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# Adjustable Throttle Tension & Detents Dual Multi-Function Displays Precision Non-Contact Joystick Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller

**Brand:** saitek
**Price:** € 498.56
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛩️ Elevate your cockpit game — fly like the pros, feel the difference!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller by saitek
- **How much does it cost?** € 498.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- saitek enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted saitek brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Low-Light Ready:** Customizable RGB illumination keeps you in control during late-night missions or streaming sessions.
- • **Tailored Precision:** Adjustable throttle tension and joystick spring force for personalized control and accuracy.
- • **Durable Pro-Grade Build:** Metal components and enhanced cable management ensure longevity and sleek setup.
- • **Intuitive Button Layout:** Multiple programmable buttons, hats, and rotary dials put complex commands at your fingertips.
- • **Immersive Flight Control:** Advanced MFDs deliver real-time game data for unmatched situational awareness.

## Overview

The Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller is a professional-grade HOTAS setup featuring dual Multi-Function Displays, precision non-contact joystick technology, and an adjustable throttle with tension settings and detents. Designed for Windows platforms, it offers extensive programmable controls, durable metal and hard plastic construction, and customizable RGB lighting—perfect for immersive flight simulation and serious gamers seeking precision and reliability.

## Description

All the features of the X52 combined with premium engineering and advanced Multi-Function Display (MFD) for real flying interaction. 2 dedicated MFD buttons and 2 rotary dials with in-built buttons to control additional game functionality; MFD displays data directly from games, including Radio Stack info from Microsoft Flight Simulator 9 and 10; Software Development Kit included for creating game-specific programs to interact with the MFD; Choice of red, amber or green button illumination; Illuminated buttons and MFD - ideal for low light environments; Throttle unit illumination varies depending on throttle position; Enhanced MFD backlighting; Improved cable management system. Joystick: Precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability; 2-stage metal trigger; 2 primary buttons in 1 convenient position; 4 fire buttons including missile launcher with spring-loaded safety cover for instant access; Conveniently positioned metal pinkie switch provides shift functionality to double up on programmable commands; 2 X 8-way Hat Switches; 3D rudder twist; 3-position rotary mode selector switch with LED indicators; 3 spring-loaded, base-mounted toggle switches for up to 6 programmable flight commands; 5-position handle adjustment system to suit all hand sizes. Throttle: Progressive throttle with tension adjustment, detents for afterburner and idle; 2 fire buttons; Scroll wheel with built-in button; Mouse controller / hat switch with left mouse button; 8-way hat switch; 2 x rotary controls; Smooth-action slider control; Clutch button initiates ‘safe mode’ to allow on-the-fly profile selection, or to display button functionality without activating. Compatibility: Windows 7, XP/XP64, and Vista

Review: The quality of Saitek, continues with the X52 Pro! - I am a long time flight sim enthusiast. I used to be the type who would always look for a better joystick on the market; that is until one day I purchased myself an X52 joystick from Saitek. This joystick was excellent, and it lasted me several great years of flying and fighting in combat sims. Recently however, I started to want an upgrade because my old x52 was beginning to wear after 7 years of use. I finally bit the bullet and purchased the x52 pro. First impressions: My first impression out of the box was that the joystick was exactly the same as the X52... I thought this was strange. I then pulled all the packaging away and realized that this x52 pro was a whole new world compared to the regular x52. Further inspection: Upon further inspection of the joystick I found that the same features that made the x52 great were still there; You had the toggle switches on the joystick along with the famous pinkie button and the protected fire button up top. Along with that you also had the multiple POV hats on the joystick. I really enjoyed the new button texture of the toggle switches, it gave me a better ability to feel the switch as I was attempting to use it. The biggest improvement I noticed among everything else was the increased spring tension of the joystick. No longer would I have to worry about my joystick floating about when I wasn't touching it. The throttle still had its many great features including the thumb stick for the mouse as well as the button that acts as a mouse button. The throttle Quad: Moving onto the throttle quadrant I noticed the same great shape and layout that the old x52 had, however I started to notice several difference. The first difference I noticed is that they removed the three buttons below the mini screen and replaced them with two buttons that are also scroll wheels; this gave the ability to have two extra axi's of control on the throttle quadrant. Moving on I also noticed that they made the slider sensitivity greater, that way you could move the thing with much more precision. As I continued to look at the details I also noticed that the throttle part of it had a much stronger tension to it, which is nice for when you want to find that sweet spot in your fighter; Saitek also kept the tension adjuster on the throttle for those of us who don't like the extra tension. Most of all, I really enjoyed the new texture they have on the potentiometers on the throttle; instead of the normal rubber grips from the old x52 they now have a more easily gripped plastic ridge feel to them. Now if my finger tips get sweaty during combat I can be guaranteed that my fingers will not slip off of my potentiometers. I think the best feature of the throttle is that they have added lights to the part of the throttle that tells you the throttle position. This way you can see the numbers. More of a minor detail of the throttle is that they have added a stopwatch basically into the screen display part. There is a start/stop button along with a reset button. I still do not see a benefit of this feature but it has limited use in my combat sims. I can now time my flights to and from a target for example. The joystick: The joystick held all of its details from the x52. Different textures give the x52 pro a better look than its predecessor. The mode selector wheel still exists in the same great location, although it no longer has the old rubber grips. You can still adjust the lower part of the joystick up and down for your hand size to give you a better grip of the joystick. Overall the most noticeable difference is the spring tension. It is much greater which gives you much better accuracy in your sims. Overall construction: Overall the construction of the joystick has stayed the same with the layout of the buttons and the style of the joystick; however, the joystick has gained many new parts made out of a harder plastic and even some metal parts for better durability. I see no problems with my joystick breaking on me unless I was to throw it against the wall. Minor details: Among the more minor details of the joystick we have the new color of the lights. Honestly I find the green lights to be very attractive to the joystick, however, the sheer brightness of the new lights causes some distraction while I am trying to use the joystick. There is also the addition of the protected button on the joystick having two different light colors for which mode its in. If it is protected it is a green color while if it is unprotected it turns red. That is nice to have, just in case you forget that you have unprotected the button. Overall score: Personally, I enjoy all details of the x52 pro; most of all I enjoy the new spring tension as it gives me greater flying accuracy in my sims. The joystick has a real sturdy feel to it. I would give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars if possible, but since I cant I will give it 5 stars instead.
Review: A good HOTAS value if you are new to the game or are not a rich person - I purchased the X52 Pro at the beginning of my DCS A-10C Warthog obsession (WARNING: AVOID THIS IF YOU WANT TO HAVE ANY SORT OF SOCIAL LIFE) as I needed a decent HOTAS but wasn’t ready to drop $500 on the Thrustmaster (at this point). There are a lot of mixed reviews of the X52 Pro, so I wanted to give my 2 cents. Build Quality: The X52 Pro is overall a well built Hotas. The rubberized finish has a great hand feel and makes me feel like I’m an actual pilot. The switches all work well and give you a nice positive feedback. The action of the stick and throttle is very smooth, and is adjustable on the throttle side. It is a little light, so I recommend using the enclosed suction cups. Buttons: This thing has buttons like whoa. Obviously, when compared to the Thrustmaster it is a little lacking as the Thrustmaster throttle has the actual labeled switches as they appear in the A-10C. This being said, you can map this bad boy however you please. If you are playing DCS A-10C, I recommend looking up a map made by a user named JackBauer, as it is a near perfect mapping Software / Drivers: So, the downloaded driver from Saitek’s website is totally broken (in my experience). With is loaded, the stick WOULD not center, no matter what setting I changed anywhere. What I did was to uninstall that driver, and allow Windows 7 to find a default driver, which worked perfectly. The Madcat profile editing software works fine and is totally necessary. Overall: This stick is a good option if you are getting your feet wet in DCS or FSX or ROF or COD or XPlane, or whatever. The price point is attractive, and you get a product which is totally worth the money. My plan is to spend the entire summer indoors mastering the A-10C, avoiding all social contact, except with my friend who will also be playing DCS with me, and who I will only speak to over Teamspeak. At that point, I might upgrade to the Thrustmaster, but who knows.

## Features

- Advanced Multi-Function Display (MFD) for real flying interaction
- 2 dedicated MFD buttons and 2 rotary dials with in-built buttons to control additional game functionality
- Joystick with precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force
- Progressive throttle with tension adjustment, detents for afterburner and idle; 2 fire buttons
- Works with: Windows XP, XP64 and Vista (all versions) and Windows 7

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000LQ4HTS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #105,945 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #252 in PC Game Flight Controls |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (972) |
| Date First Available | January 9, 2007 |
| Department | COMPUTER ACCESSORIES -> COMPUTER GAMING |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.18 pounds |
| Item model number | PS34 |
| Manufacturer | Saitek |
| Product Dimensions | 15 x 9 x 10 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Saitek
- **Model Name:** X52 Pro Flight System
- **Compatible Devices:** PC, Windows
- **Controller Type:** Joystick
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB

## Images

![Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91rjUaE0-DL.jpg)
![Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91lYfViUjRL.jpg)
![Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tBtozCeRL.jpg)
![Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415If48TzGL.jpg)
![Saitek X52 Pro Flight System Controller - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81P0AKQooCL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there preset button mapping for Elite Dangerous available? Has anyone used this particular HOTAS in Elite Dangerous, and how well does it function?**
A: Elite Dangerous is the main reason I bought the x52 pro, Elite does have a config for the x52 pro however it is missing the one or two different buttons. They are easy enough to config and If you want to use the "clutch button" "I" you will need to disable clutch mode in the x52 control panel. The x52 pro it self is amazing for Elite Dangerous, I have had mine for a few months now and haven't had any problems. The HOTAS used in the cockpits are almost exactly the same as this one so if you are using an oculus rift it is quiet immersive. http://youtu.be/JOoiEhOBcT8 for a review on this product that I did awhile back.

**Q: Is the base heavy enough to play with it resting on a desk, or does it need to be bolted down?**
A: It comes with suction cups, but in my experience it works just fine sitting free on my desk.  I put the flight stick on one side of my keyboard and the Throttle on the other side and this works fine for me.  The stick also has a very light touch so I don't think you will normally use the force it would take to tip it over.  Still that said, the company does provide for a way to mount both stick and throttle next to one other on a plaque or something.  I've noticed many people doing that, but have not wanted to do that myself because of the space it would take up.   BTW, for the money, this is a GREAT value.  There are ton's of configuration options, the programming software is mostly easy to use and I have not found a flight game this would not work with.

**Q: Is this available for windows 7 ???**
A: It works just fine with Windows 7

**Q: Does the throttle work on it's own, since I'll be using a different stick?
Thanks in advance.**
A: Yes! Actually the main piece is the throttle part. The stick is cabled to the throttle using a Saitek proprietary cable so you will be ok if using a different stick and have this one as a backup. Another tip: don't use the throttle in a raw wood, if you do this the throttle will hot hold the position when you will use it. Nothing that can avoid the use but using it in a glass or solid table is the must considering you can use the 'suckers' (haha I don't know the name in english).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The quality of Saitek, continues with the X52 Pro!
*by D***C on March 30, 2012*

I am a long time flight sim enthusiast. I used to be the type who would always look for a better joystick on the market; that is until one day I purchased myself an X52 joystick from Saitek. This joystick was excellent, and it lasted me several great years of flying and fighting in combat sims. Recently however, I started to want an upgrade because my old x52 was beginning to wear after 7 years of use. I finally bit the bullet and purchased the x52 pro. First impressions: My first impression out of the box was that the joystick was exactly the same as the X52... I thought this was strange. I then pulled all the packaging away and realized that this x52 pro was a whole new world compared to the regular x52. Further inspection: Upon further inspection of the joystick I found that the same features that made the x52 great were still there; You had the toggle switches on the joystick along with the famous pinkie button and the protected fire button up top. Along with that you also had the multiple POV hats on the joystick. I really enjoyed the new button texture of the toggle switches, it gave me a better ability to feel the switch as I was attempting to use it. The biggest improvement I noticed among everything else was the increased spring tension of the joystick. No longer would I have to worry about my joystick floating about when I wasn't touching it. The throttle still had its many great features including the thumb stick for the mouse as well as the button that acts as a mouse button. The throttle Quad: Moving onto the throttle quadrant I noticed the same great shape and layout that the old x52 had, however I started to notice several difference. The first difference I noticed is that they removed the three buttons below the mini screen and replaced them with two buttons that are also scroll wheels; this gave the ability to have two extra axi's of control on the throttle quadrant. Moving on I also noticed that they made the slider sensitivity greater, that way you could move the thing with much more precision. As I continued to look at the details I also noticed that the throttle part of it had a much stronger tension to it, which is nice for when you want to find that sweet spot in your fighter; Saitek also kept the tension adjuster on the throttle for those of us who don't like the extra tension. Most of all, I really enjoyed the new texture they have on the potentiometers on the throttle; instead of the normal rubber grips from the old x52 they now have a more easily gripped plastic ridge feel to them. Now if my finger tips get sweaty during combat I can be guaranteed that my fingers will not slip off of my potentiometers. I think the best feature of the throttle is that they have added lights to the part of the throttle that tells you the throttle position. This way you can see the numbers. More of a minor detail of the throttle is that they have added a stopwatch basically into the screen display part. There is a start/stop button along with a reset button. I still do not see a benefit of this feature but it has limited use in my combat sims. I can now time my flights to and from a target for example. The joystick: The joystick held all of its details from the x52. Different textures give the x52 pro a better look than its predecessor. The mode selector wheel still exists in the same great location, although it no longer has the old rubber grips. You can still adjust the lower part of the joystick up and down for your hand size to give you a better grip of the joystick. Overall the most noticeable difference is the spring tension. It is much greater which gives you much better accuracy in your sims. Overall construction: Overall the construction of the joystick has stayed the same with the layout of the buttons and the style of the joystick; however, the joystick has gained many new parts made out of a harder plastic and even some metal parts for better durability. I see no problems with my joystick breaking on me unless I was to throw it against the wall. Minor details: Among the more minor details of the joystick we have the new color of the lights. Honestly I find the green lights to be very attractive to the joystick, however, the sheer brightness of the new lights causes some distraction while I am trying to use the joystick. There is also the addition of the protected button on the joystick having two different light colors for which mode its in. If it is protected it is a green color while if it is unprotected it turns red. That is nice to have, just in case you forget that you have unprotected the button. Overall score: Personally, I enjoy all details of the x52 pro; most of all I enjoy the new spring tension as it gives me greater flying accuracy in my sims. The joystick has a real sturdy feel to it. I would give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars if possible, but since I cant I will give it 5 stars instead.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good HOTAS value if you are new to the game or are not a rich person
*by T***M on May 31, 2013*

I purchased the X52 Pro at the beginning of my DCS A-10C Warthog obsession (WARNING: AVOID THIS IF YOU WANT TO HAVE ANY SORT OF SOCIAL LIFE) as I needed a decent HOTAS but wasn’t ready to drop $500 on the Thrustmaster (at this point). There are a lot of mixed reviews of the X52 Pro, so I wanted to give my 2 cents. Build Quality: The X52 Pro is overall a well built Hotas. The rubberized finish has a great hand feel and makes me feel like I’m an actual pilot. The switches all work well and give you a nice positive feedback. The action of the stick and throttle is very smooth, and is adjustable on the throttle side. It is a little light, so I recommend using the enclosed suction cups. Buttons: This thing has buttons like whoa. Obviously, when compared to the Thrustmaster it is a little lacking as the Thrustmaster throttle has the actual labeled switches as they appear in the A-10C. This being said, you can map this bad boy however you please. If you are playing DCS A-10C, I recommend looking up a map made by a user named JackBauer, as it is a near perfect mapping Software / Drivers: So, the downloaded driver from Saitek’s website is totally broken (in my experience). With is loaded, the stick WOULD not center, no matter what setting I changed anywhere. What I did was to uninstall that driver, and allow Windows 7 to find a default driver, which worked perfectly. The Madcat profile editing software works fine and is totally necessary. Overall: This stick is a good option if you are getting your feet wet in DCS or FSX or ROF or COD or XPlane, or whatever. The price point is attractive, and you get a product which is totally worth the money. My plan is to spend the entire summer indoors mastering the A-10C, avoiding all social contact, except with my friend who will also be playing DCS with me, and who I will only speak to over Teamspeak. At that point, I might upgrade to the Thrustmaster, but who knows.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unparalleled level of flight control and accuracy!!!
*by L***E on April 13, 2015*

I bought this for use with Elite Dangerous. In one word INSANITY!. This is the coolest thing I have ever owned!!!!! PROS: 1. Unparalleled level of flight control and accuracy!!! I was using a game pad for Elite Dangerous prior to this and it was barley usable, cumbersome at best. I was always bumping into things. However using the x52 Pro I have more control than I ever felt was possible! It's insane! I really feel like I am piloting something. I can zoom thru the tightest spaces with full confidence, and I own dogfights now. With the x52 I am in full control! 2. Very Sturdy High Quality Construction. This feels like a real piece of equipment and not a toy. I am very impressed with the design and quality of the materials used. 3. Fully Customizable. At first I could not easily press all the buttons on the Flight Stick, a quick twist of the screw adjuster and I was able to adjust the base to fit my hand size. I can now easily reach all the buttons without having to remove my hands. You can also customize the colors of each button from Green, Red and Amber. 4. Tons of VERY WELL PLACED Buttons! It can seem a little overwhelming at first but you will quickly appreciate the intelligent placement and amount of buttons, switches, hats, and sliders this thing has. The throttle has a built in mouse stick. One can use to access all the in-game menus and functions (minus chat) without ever needing to use my mouse of keyboard. The joystick on the throttle is very useful for vertical and horizontal thrusters. CONS: 1. The LCD screen on the throttle is cool, but not very usable. At least I have not found much of a use for it other than to display the time. CONCLUSION: I would recommend this to anyone who is serious about flight simulation. This is literally the coolest part of my gaming rig. I recommend using 3 displays with Nvidia Physx Surround, and a Tracker IR for a fully immersive experience!

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