Mad Catz Sells Saitek To Logitech

[smartroad]

Granted I have avoided Saitek so far, but I am honestly close to start avoiding logitech as well.
Sure they'll replace your broken devices, but 9 out of 10 times it is THEIR drivers and software that break it and on top they charge a premium on whatever plastic shite they sell.

I hate the drivers for lgitech. Bloated and often buggy. I love the hardware, have a logitech mouse on my main PC but just don't use their drivers and therefore none of the extra buttons on the mouse LOL

[Roger Wilco Jr]

I can only imagine this being a good thing.

And if you can't wait Darr, I suggest you look at the Thrustmaster T1600 stick and throttle (they even have pedals) as they are know for great build quality.

I have the T-16000M and it's a love/hate relationship. It's probably the best joystick I've ever owned, even better than my CH Fighter Stick because of the twist throttle. I do wish it had more buttons & hat switches. The problem is the buttons on the base have no feel, which is compounded by VR.

They are coming out with a new & improved version on October 1, which has bumps & divets so your fingers can tell what button you are pressing. It's part of a HOTAS, so I don't know if you can buy it separately. But if you need a throttle too, it will probably be the best mid-range HOTAS you can buy (imo, based on quality of joystick).

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