Saitek has announced that it will come out with the “X52 Pro” Flight Control System for the PC in 2007.
The X52 Pro will feature advance multifunction display (MFD) along with a software development kit. This baby also comes with illuminated LEDs as well as two fire buttons and a scroll wheel.
The whole list of features for X52 Pro is:
- 2 dedicated MFD buttons and 2 rotary dials with in-built buttons to control additional game functionality.
MFD displays data directly from games, including Radio Stack info from Microsoft Flight Simulator 9 and 10.
Software Development Kit included for creating game-specific programs to interact with the MFD.
Choice of red, amber or green button illumination.
Illuminated buttons and MFD – ideal for low light environments.
Throttle unit illumination varies depending on throttle position.
Enhanced MFD back lighting.
Improved cable management system.
Joystick
- Precision centering mechanism, non-contact technology on X and Y axes and constant spring force reduce free play, improve control and increase durability.
2-stage metal trigger; 2 primary buttons in 1 convenient position.
4 fire buttons including missile launcher with spring-loaded safety cover for instant access.
Conveniently positioned metal pinkie switch provides shift functionality to double up on programmable commands.
2 X 8-way Hat Switches.
3D rudder twist.
3-position rotary mode selector switch with LED indicators.
3 spring-loaded, base-mounted toggle switches for up to 6 programmable flight commands.
5-position handle adjustment system to suit all hand sizes
Throttle
- Progressive throttle with tension adjustment, detents for afterburner and idle.
2 fire buttons.
Scroll wheel with built-in button.
Mouse controller / hat switch with left mouse button.
8-way hat switch.
2 x rotary controls.
Smooth-action slider control.
Clutch button initiates ‘safe mode’ to allow on-the-fly profile.
The X52 Pro sure promises to be one hell of a control system and we cannot wait to get our hands on it.