Saitek PS38 Cybrog F.L.Y5 Flight Stick by Saitek
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Digital camera reviews of Saitek PS38 Cybrog F.L.Y5 Flight Stick
Digital camera Review: Good product
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this product back in July and I actually had to return the first one I received due to a malfunction. When I got the new one I was a little disappointed when I couldn't calibrate it. It has a calibration option but when I went to it I was unable to do anythingDigital camera Review: Good quality, In-expensive flight stick for the casual gamer.
Summary: 4 Stars
This Joystick was bought for my current deployment overseas. I have used it successfully with Microsoft Flight Sim X with Acceleration, DCS Blackhawk, Falcon 4.0, and Rise of Flight. I have also used it with Battlefield series, however the center null zone issue makes it the difficult to use competitively. By this I mean that if you set the null zone too small then the joystick will jump when you overcome the mechanical centering device. If you set it too large then it takes way too long to change directions in-game. This was not an issue in the Flight Sims, as I just adjusted the null zone to correspond exactly to mechanical center.
The dual throttles DO work in both FSX and DCS. Proper set up of the engine controls in the game menus is needed.
The other reviews about the buttons may affect some buyers. I have been lucky so far (4 Months of play), but the number three button definatly feels loose. There is also very little resistance to abrupt pitch down manuevers due to the arrangment of the feet, causing the joystick to lean foward.
Overall a good joystick (not great)
Pros-
Throttle and Joystick in one unit.
Small and lightwaeight for travel
Can be disassemble for travel.
Can be adjusted to fit your handsize.
Good in game responses
Cons-
Buttons may break if you are not careful.
Software is poor (and not really needed for most newer games.
Joystick feet are poorly designed
Digital camera Review: Good throttle but otherwise...
Summary: 2 Stars
I received this joystick right on time faster than i expected.
The good:
The throttle works well with working both at once or separately.
The buttons work well and are easy to program and mostly in good places
The bad:
It is extremely light , so light in fact i have a hard time keeping it firm on the desk.
The controls are often to sensitive
overall 1 and a half out of 2. i plan to return this joysticks in hopes of another better one
Digital camera Review: Great
Summary: 5 Stars
It was a Christmas gift and they loved it. Works great and easy to use. Takes a little while in setting up controls but either than that works great.Digital camera Review: Great ; Adjustability and Texture.
Summary: 5 Stars
Shipping:
Shipping was great. I actually got it in exactly 48 hours via UPS.
Packaging:
When you first get the device, it will be easy to set up ( I won't spoil the assembly for you if you haven't seen it before ). I was really impressed with the packaging for starters.
Software:
I installed the drivers ; quick and easy. I didn't install anything additional but that's up to you. I'm using a iMac (2008) with windows vista ( not sure anymore what level ).
Hardware:
I use this stick with Flight Simulator X. At first the stick was uncomfortable for my hand.
I had to adjust it , which it then became a perfect fit. If you're worried about force feedback, don't. My logitech stick's FF motor died after maybe a year of use. The spring which hold it center and provides a force is good enough.
What I was most excited about but a tad bit disappointed by was the throttle ( more so with FS X than the stick it self ) . It's a dual throttle which can also become single throttle isn't able to control individual engines. They both control all engines whether or not you use one or both. There is also a button that will join the two throttles.
You also have lot of options when it comes to buttons. I actually have less use for my keyboard now that I can put those commands on the stick. There are 10 number keys, a "shift" key , a trigger and dual throttles. The book says you can assign them to commands such as the trim and different engines but you'll have to play around with that in the game you're using it with.
The base can be folded and be put behind your monitor if you have a flat screen LCD monitor to save space. The over all texture and stainless steal of the device is very smooth.
There is a light under the hat switch which can become distracting at times when you push the stick forward during flight. The light for some reason is very intense on that angle so don't look directly into it.
Another thing is when you're pushing the stick forward, the base lifts up. I personally do not mind when flying because the only time I'm really pushing the stick forward is when I'm landing. Even then, I don't even push that hard for the stick to really lift. I only notice that when I'm flying freehand. It might bother some but it's fine with me.
Final:
I would suggest this to anyone who is interested in an adjustable stick, great over all feel and style. Of course there are more advanced sticks around but this certainly is worth the buy for what it offers.
Good:
Easy to instal drivers
Great feel ( texture )
Adjustable
Great Style
Lots of buttons
Space saver
Bad:
Intense blue light
Lifts when pushing stick forward