@kmaultsby:
Hello, all Saitek users I am thinking of purchasing a Saitek Hotas system to use with BMS but have some questions which you all can help me with. As with a lot of others, Thustmaster is out the question.$$$
1. Which model do you suggest?
2. Do you use DX to set up your button profile or Saitek software?
3. Is the software difficult to use?
4. Do I need rudder pedals?
5. Are there any recommended profiles available?
Any other suggestions or feedback is greatly appreciated.
K, It just so happens I can give you current input, as my recent hard drive crash led to me rebuilding everything. So,
I have had very good luck with the X-65. As for features, it’s force sensing, and sturdy, but the button set up(hats instead of buttons )is the main advantage
2)I suggest the DX method, with the SST as back up. I was able to set up the main functions (TMS, etc) up via DX, some others “wouldn’t take” and SST came to the rescue.
3)No.
I would recommend pedals,if only more for NWS then actual rudder function. I know the -65 has rudder on the stick, if memory serves the -55 does , as well.
I’m with Blu on profiles-set it up as real as possible. I use the POV for TMS, the lower right (hat 2?) for DMS,hat 3 for CMDS, hat 6 for comms, etc.But, that’s pure personal preference.
Otherwise, I do like the switches on the -55/56 throttle base. I lot of people here swear by the -52.
You can still find the -65’s on EBay, and the drivers and software are still available at Logitech.