Saitek X65
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I saw a x65 in the Dallas Fry’s a few months ago……but couldn’t bring myself to spend $500 on it. I even took it out the box to feel the buttons and see how well it was made.
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x65f ROCKS, for Falcon, much better than the x55. Pay no attention to the “stick doesnt move” crowd…it DOES move a few millimeters.
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this x52 i just received moves a LOT. going to take some getting used to.
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I saw 3 X65’s at the Phoenix Fry’s, along with 3 Warthogs… $399 vs. $499…
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I visited Saitek’s website for the first time in months a few days ago, and the X55 looks REAL interesting, not for the buttons and whatnot, but for the fact that the joystick appears to move, which I much prefer. So do real Viper pilots. I’ve read many books about the F-16, and learned that pilots tended to overcontrol the jet until McDonnell-Douglas put a bit of movement into the control stick.
Then you will also be aware that the SSC is force sensing and the X55 is not.
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A word of caution:
My “HH” 4-way switch stopped working when pushed to the rear … I’ve had a ticket open with Saitek for 20 days and was told last week that they no have parts to replace/repair my unit.
I’m still waiting to see what comes of this, but I would run away from the X-65F
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Χ55 is X65 without force censing…(just take the x65 and use a x52-like axis movement)
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some other things changed around as well….and less quality. the 55 is mid-level, whereas the 65 was supposed to be up with the warthogs of the world.
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I got my X65 a few years back an I love it. I’ve never had any problems with it. As far as the force sensing goes if you set it up to your liking then it is well worth it.
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Any one have a profile for the x65 please.
Thanks Jamie.
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set it with directX in the sim for the most part, and set the mode switch to press M when moved to mode 3, C for mode 2, and D for mode 1. Apply a registry edit to get the ministick axes working, at the cost of the twist rudder: http://blu3wolf.com/falconbms/jstickaxesmod2.reg
Set the force sensing waay down, so you have to pull the desk around to get full deflection… then make it a tiny bit more sensitive.
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Blu3wolf can you be a little more clear please are you talking about modes being set in the saitek profiler ? if so I can not assign a key to mode 1.
Thanks
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yeah, in the profiler, there is a way to assign a key command to be pressed when you enter the mode. I have not used the X65 since I got my FCC3 cougar… but I will have a look to see if I can find a profile I used to use for you. I do not know if I still have it, though. I also cannot recall off the top of my head how I managed to get it working in the first place… sorry!
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Any one have a profile for the x65 please.
Thanks Jamie.
Hi,Freehand,
Here are 2 files in a zip folder,one for WinXP and one for win7;unzip on your desktop.
Rename the file you need as X65FBMS.pr0 and put it in Saitek SD6 profile
Read again the manual BMS for A/A and A/G stick and throttle features (Plan description)
My profile is very useful for the throttle and close real for the stick.On throttle the “F” button is used to center TRACK IR and rotary 1 and 2 defined in BMS setup user interface.I only use one mode it’s enough you will see.TAKE CARE FOR AZERTY KEYBOARD !!!
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Hi,Freehand,
Here are 2 files in a zip folder,one for WinXP and one for win7;unzip on your desktop.
Rename the file you need as X65FBMS.pr0 and put it in Saitek SD6 profile
Read again the manual BMS for A/A and A/G stick and throttle features (Plan description)
My profile is very useful for the throttle and close real for the stick.On throttle the “F” button is used to center TRACK IR and rotary 1 and 2 defined in BMS setup user interface.I only use one mode it’s enough you will see.Thank you I will give the profile ago and report back.
All so thanks Blu3wolf for your time.
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RedTiger the profile works a treat thanks.
I must say I love the x65 I have had the following and it out shines them all by a long shot.
X52pro
CH
Stock Cougar
G940
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If you set the stick with velcro tires, you will get some movement. Or use some screws and don’t have movement at all.
I use velcro and fly this way: -
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I would have preferred to use screws but the desk was not mine unfortunately… the velcro that comes with it works okay.
Also lamentable was the Cougar not being able to be bolted down (without further modification…), so the purchase of a C-Clamp was most timely. Would probably work just as well for the X65, to anyone else similarly unable or unwilling to bolt their joystick to the surface it rests on.
Also Mower thats the second time this page you have linked that picture to this thread…