I read a lot of bad reviews about how these units seem to fail pretty quickly. I've deliberately held off posting a review about it until now, to give me plenty of time to put it through it's paces.
It's worth noting at this point that I did void the warranty within a week of unboxing it. I bought this primarily for use with flight simulators, which meant I had to get rid of two things, both of which I had researched and planned before even buying the product:
1) The centring spring on the stick;
2) The throttle detent.
Depending on what you want to use this product for, the setup out of the box may be suitable for you. For me, however, a self-centring joystick is unrealistic for flight simulators, especially when the centring spring has heavy tension and is not adjustable. So I removed it completely.
With the throttle (in my case, used primarily as the collective lever for helicopter simulation), it had a nasty detent which prevented smooth, precise input required during flight, especially hovering.
These mods are easy to do and the details can be easily found online through various forums. Bear in mind that ANY modification WILL void your warranty!
Now onto the important stuff. I've clocked up around 200 hours of usage on this product, and it's still going as strong as the day I unboxed it. The build quality is great and is as to expected with any other Logitech product, and the ergonomics feel comfortable and natural. Anyone planning long sessions using this product should be able to do so without worrying about fatigue or aches and pains. All of the buttons and switches are within easy reach, and it doesn't take long to get used to their respective positions, so you can find them easily even if you happen to be wearing a VR headset.
The Logitech profiling software could really use a HUGE update to make it simpler and easier to use. Again, searching online for tips and advice was the way forward for me, as the software really lacks any sort of help or guidance regarding it's usage.
Ultimately, this product continues to perform above and beyond my initial expectations. It's precise, it's responsive, and I don't think it's possible to run out of fingertip control with the huge array of buttons and switches available. It's completely transformed my flight simulation experience!
| Brand | Logitech G |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 17 x 17 x 27.8 cm; 1.63 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 945-000003 |
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| Series | X52 PROFESSIONAL H.O.T.A.S. PART-METAL THROTTLE AND STICK SIMULATION CONTROLLER |
| Color | Black |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Hardware Platform | Desktop |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 1.63 kg |
