Any thoughts on Logitech-branded X56 Rhino longevity/durability?
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I agree that the mid range market is pretty poor at the moment. I thought that Logitech entering with the Sitek purchase would be a good thing but they seem to have just changed the sticker on the outside. I’ve just been past the Logitech Gaming web site and there’s nothing new there.
The actions seems to be in the high end with Virpil and VKB. Winwing has the F-18 stick and throttle which might be worth a look if you’ve got the desk space. Right now the best bet seems to be the Virpil but that comes for 850 Euros which (for me) is roughly 3 times the X56.
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Saitek/Logitech quality is a lottery. Luck vs No Luck.
My X55 throttle died a slow death within 2 1/2 years. 100 refund due to extra warranty. after all a cheap deal
Logitech’s service is good. Got a new x52 pro replaced within a few months and did not had to send in the defective unit.
The new unit is butterly smooth, must be fabricated on a different planet. -
I am hearing mixed reviews from users with the newest version (all grey), mainly ghosting in throttle due to poor wiring, and too much flop in the stick. Also the use of pots in the throttle rather than Halls.
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Has anyone tried the Hori Ace Combat 7 sticks? They look like a pretty good fit for the viper, and are similarly priced to the X52, but there aren’t many about…
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Purchased the Logitech x56 in July 2019. Zero problems, use it nearly every day. Except from September-December of 2020 as my old computer cratered on me.
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Purchased the Logitech x56 in July 2019. Zero problems, use it nearly every day. Except from September-December of 2020 as my old computer cratered on me.
Good to hear, since I cant afford a Warthog and they are hard to find at any price right now, and I will likely have to get a x56…anyone else have an user opinion on the x56 please.
Side note, I hear the Warthog stick suffers from the same stiffness that the Cougar did, such that over sustained flight your arm will get tired…and no I dont have the money to mod it.
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Has anyone tried the Hori Ace Combat 7 sticks? They look like a pretty good fit for the viper, and are similarly priced to the X52, but there aren’t many about…
They’re GARBAGE! Read some reviews. It’s just poor quality and I’ve heard that half the buttons don’t do anything.
It would be so awesome if these were actually decent, even if they cost 100 bucks more.
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They’re GARBAGE! Read some reviews. It’s just poor quality and I’ve heard that half the buttons don’t do anything.
It would be so awesome if these were actually decent, even if they cost 100 bucks more.
Thanks! The reviews I found were mostly of folks who clearly don’t do sims like BMS etc, so I couldn’t work out what the balanced view point was. Shame they’re rubbish - they look like a perfect fit!
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This isn’t specifically about the X56, Cougar, etc. but about the Extreme 3D Pro…… if my cash (trickle) allows it, I’m likely to avoid Logitech flight gear altogether… the twist/yaw section of the X3D seems to be deliberately assembled to fail in mere months. I’m on my 4th in 2 years. I’d actually come to this topic to see if anyone mentioned the ridiculously short life of the X3D yaw axis and if it is also the case on “superior” sticks? Other than the yaw breakage, it’s a pretty decent stick.
Didn’t intend to commandeer the topic… it appears some on board have taken the re-soldering approach. -
I have been using an X56 for over a year now and I have nothing bad to say about it, except it’s not a Cougar… But it’s not a bad HOTAS and mine has lasted.