retroremakes
January 10th, 2010, 17:20
Much like the multi-million dollar jet systems that inspired it, the Saitek Pro Flight X65F joystick/throttle system for PCs doesn't move at all. That's right, not an inch, and yet the controls were compared to mind control. [ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/01/flight-sticks-for-pc-gaming.ars)]
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2010/01/stick1.jpgThe X65F uses "force sensing" tech, just like military planes today. In layman's terms, that means no moving parts.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2010/01/stick2.jpgApply subtle pressure to the 'stick, and your plane banks and turns on a dime.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2010/01/stick3.jpg Twist the controller for precise rudder control, writes ars technica, and then before you know it the joystick is performing almost like an extension of your hand.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2010/01/500x_throttle1.jpgDual engine control for games that support it, or lock them together for games that don't.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2010/01/500x_throttle2.jpgSaitek claims that with the X65F there are 608 possible commands a player can issue without ever taking their hands off the controls.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2010/01/500x_throttle3.jpgAnd while the X65F won't cost you millions, it certainly isn't cheap at $400. This is not including the optional "Saitek Pro Flight Instrument Panels" that you can bolt on the back for a crazy amount of realism. [Saitek (http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/x65f.htm) via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/01/flight-sticks-for-pc-gaming.ars)]
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http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2010/01/stick1.jpgThe X65F uses "force sensing" tech, just like military planes today. In layman's terms, that means no moving parts.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2010/01/stick2.jpgApply subtle pressure to the 'stick, and your plane banks and turns on a dime.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2010/01/stick3.jpg Twist the controller for precise rudder control, writes ars technica, and then before you know it the joystick is performing almost like an extension of your hand.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2010/01/500x_throttle1.jpgDual engine control for games that support it, or lock them together for games that don't.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2010/01/500x_throttle2.jpgSaitek claims that with the X65F there are 608 possible commands a player can issue without ever taking their hands off the controls.
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2010/01/500x_throttle3.jpgAnd while the X65F won't cost you millions, it certainly isn't cheap at $400. This is not including the optional "Saitek Pro Flight Instrument Panels" that you can bolt on the back for a crazy amount of realism. [Saitek (http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/x65f.htm) via ars technica (http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/01/flight-sticks-for-pc-gaming.ars)]
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