Fsx/logitech x52

[jim]

Does anybody know if the X52 controller still works on FSX? Bought a new one & I cant seem to get the program to work on FSX. Appreciate any help, especially programing the controller. TIA

[downwind]

The X52 is a Saitek product; not Logitech. That said, I know of no reason why a contoller would that formerly worked with FSX would not, now. Most controllers sold today were designed ten or so years ago.

[jim]

Logitech now OWNS Saitek, bought them some time ago. Now on to my question.

[Naismith]

My X52 now entering its 16 year of service still functions beautifully. Now in semi retirement as I went with VKB but the throttle side still in constant use as VKB's is just silly.

[italflyer]

my x52 still works in fsx / msfs / fs2004 / CFS3 etc. etc.

what windows version are you on?

did the drivers install OK? yu shoul see a little symbol on the right side of the taskbar.

edit:
and, I didn't program it outside the sim, just assigned the keys and axis within FSX.

[n240dg]

I had problems a few years ago, this from their support:

After the major Windows 10 update (build 1511) there have been a few reported issues
with Microsoft.
Try this short version first:
- Connect X52
- Open device manager -> look for an USB input device with an !
- Right click: update driver
- Choose "search on my PC" and then "let me pick" (2nd option) -> you get a list of 2
compatible devices
- Now select the 1st option "USB input device" or something similar NB: NOT the 2nd one
with USB X52 in the name!!!
- Device should work now...

If this does not work: this is the long version which was the first way I found to get it
working again:
- Plugin the X52
- Go to device manager and delete the X52 and USB devices with an ! sign (warning/not
installed correctly)
- Restart your PC
- Unplug your X52
- Run the installer (with the latest beta drivers for W10)
- When the screen pops up with the instruction to plugin your X52 -> plug it in...
- Just let the installer run (with the NEXT button greyed out) and go to device manager
- Right click on the X52 device and select update driver
- Choose "search on my PC" and then "let me pick" (2nd option) -> you get a list of 2
compatible devices
- Now select the 1st option "USB device" or something similar NB: NOT the 2nd one with
USB X52 in the name!!!
- Directly after this W10 detects your X52 and you can select NEXT in the installer
- Install will continue and finish correctly
The right selection of the USB device (AND NOT X52..) is important. If you select the X52
line you get a critical error and it stops..

Also I would recommend disabling FAST START. It seems that Windows starts too fast for
USB devices to report themselves and to be enabled. You can find this option here:
Energy management -> behaviour of on/off buttons -> Fast start is greyed out, but if you
select "choose options which are not available right now" you can disable it.

Dave

[Naismith]

I didn't use Saitek drivers - shoddy bit of work there. W10 manages just fine without interference so no icons. Then FSUIPC handles the rest in conjunction with SPAD. Other sims (XP, DCS etc) all recognize it without Saitek's awful software.