After a short adaptation period it felt very natural using my feet to make minor flight adjustments. Coming in for strafing runs took some getting used to because instinctively I would reach for my rudder controls on my throttle. The learning curve was low and I was enjoying myself in no time. Putting in long sessions on the hardware proved that it performed just as well as it did from the first moment.
Now that I have a complete Saitek flight control setup, in cahoots with my TrackIR 4, the next step is this fancy contraption.
Saitek has always seemed to do well when it comes to game controllers. This unit proved no different. Good compatibility with my previous controllers, very easy setup and high responsivness make these pedals make a good addition to any flight sim fan’s collection.
Review by James Nonamaker.
Highs
Responsive; easy to setup; good addition to any flight simulator setup.
Lows
A little spendy at $149.95 when you can already control this axis with existing controllers. Plastic construction feels a tad flimsy for the price.
Final verdict
While providing an even deeper level of immersion into your flight simulator and proving easy to use during long gaming sessions, the price might prove to be a little bit more than the avid gamer is willing to spend. Would recommend it only if you can aff
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