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| Saitek Cyborg Evo Wireless PC Flight Stick - PS30 | 
 enlarge | Brand: Saitek
Category: CE
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $48.50
You Save: $11.45 (19%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 25045
Platform: Windows Xp
Color: Black/Silver Trim
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 9.5 x 7.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: PS30
Model: PS30
UPC: 211651035420
EAN: 0021165103542
ASIN: B00030GSJE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 unrequited hardware lust September 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really liked my old Sidewinder 3D Pro, but it's become a problem getting the new operating systems to recognize it on the still great but aging Creative Live Drive gameport. I've lusted for the Saiteks. So I got this wireless one to continue uncluttering my desk. I'm tall and have big hands, so I thought an adjustable one would be cool.
Beefs:
1. It had a dead stick button out of the box. In searching for another controller, I've noticed others Saitek reviewers had dead button problems. A switch with wires is not rocket science folks.
2. I tried it with the games I'm playing and no amount of adjustment made using it comfortable. If my hands were half again as large, maybe. Who user tests this stuff?
3. Throttle is hard to use where it is.
I sent it back and got a refund.
The "any but Saitek quest" goes on.
 Nothing to see here..... July 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm a long time user of the Cyborg line of joysticks. So when it came time to get a new one I decided on this model because the wireless feature. Which ill go into in a moment.
The first thing i noticed after taking it out of the box was the size of the USB adapter. It basically takes up 2 slots it's so big. I stuck the software disk in only to be told it dosnt support Windows Vista. I had to go to Saiteks website to download the drivers and the keymapper program which isnt made very well I might add.
After getting everything installed I put it to work. I was shocked by how large the dead zone is, you have to almost move the entire stickto the limit of it's axis to get it to move in a game. I've spent hours trying to tweak this issue with limited success. X3 The Reunion performing the best but i think that was mainly because of there joystick configuration option they built into the game. another problem I've had is latency. Sometimes the response times are a bit low and seems to lag behind. Which obviously is bad for any game you would be using this for.
The sleep mode this joystick has is also very annoying. It will shut itself off if not used every seemingly 10 minutes or less. Turning it bacl on will not reestablish connection, you have to remove the battery and put it back in. This only works about 50% of the time.
Despite all these flaws when it does work it works well, but for me isnt worth all the headaches it's caused. I'm already looking for a new joystick and I suggest you just forget about this thing and do the same.
 A few minor issues but overall good March 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like the wireless version of this controller for the obvious reason of not having to plug in the old one and deal with another cable laying around. As read in other reviews, the stick does have a problem "waking up" for play time. I found that it was better to just take out the battery when not in use and then put it back in after I load up a new flight. Overall response is good and I have not noticed any unintentional movements or episodes of lost control as mentioned in other reviews. If you like the old evo stick then you will be happy with this one too.
Saitek Cyborg Evo Wireless PC Flight Stick - PS30
joystick January 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
great service. i now look to amazon first when i shop. the service and delivery are great and the customer care when there is a problem is excellant. i am please with the product
Connectivity problems... September 9, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's possible that the problem was with this specific unit, but the joystick was subject to frequent disconnections apparently tied to RF interference. Despite changing the joystick's channels and using numerous alternate batteries, as well as removing most interfering devices away (really, only 3 nearby items transmitting on the 2.4 gHz range), the stick still proved to be too intermittent. Subsequent purchase of the Logitech equivalent proved to be more stable, without any interference.
This is a shame, too, as the stick was built beautifully. It certainly has a superior throttle control to the Logitech, as well as a great layout and overall construction quality. The Saitek software works quite well, and the profiler was easy to use. The movement on the stick was also quite solid, being superior, in fact, to the overly light touch required for the Saitek X52.
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