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Logitech Saitek Flight Control System Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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3.3
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Description of Logitech Saitek Flight Control System

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, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or newer. Stick dimensions is 6.7 long x 6.7 wide x: 10.9 high in inches, weight is 2.3 pounds and cable length is 4.6 feet. Throttle dimensions is 6.7 long x 6.7 wide x 7.5 high in inches, weight is 1.6 pounds and cable length is 4.6 feet.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works for me! - Controller

I mainly played Elite Dangerous with it. I had to do without the cheap T-Flight HOTAS X because the joystick registered random inputs from time to time, which was very annoying. It's a pretty good joystick/throttle combo. I ended up removing the brackets on the throttle because they're really annoying and it's an easy procedure. Makes typing very smooth. Btw if you want to do this now make holes in the rubber feet so you don't have to pierce or take them off to do this. The pinky has never…

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Modern

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Great out of the box. Terrible in everyday life.

I read the reviews and thought I was one of the lucky ones. I WAS WRONG. Joystick stopped working after 2 weeks. I'm playing Elite Dangerous in VR and was in the process of developing my muscle memory and getting used to the joystick when it suddenly became unresponsive. I RECEIVED THIS IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS. I fly Revain frequently and take full advantage of my first class status. When I have a problem, I usually hit the return button and go to the UPS store to return the item for a full…

Pros
  • Excellent Overall
Cons
  • Quality

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Yes I have it for Elite Dangerous

This is a first impression review after some use. Everything can change as embroidery time increases. First, God, these things are expensive. It's been years since I bought a flight controller for a game but I don't remember them being that expensive. So there were some pretty high hopes for this one. So at first I was a bit disappointed when the box arrived and saw that the shipper had simply put a label on the flight controller box. Considering the box was left on my doorstep for half a day…

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Ugly packaging