Features:

  • Military-grade Space and Flight Sim Precision. Customizable options including all the control surface options required to achieve the exact level of performance that aspiring combat pilots demand
  • New Mini Analog Stick Control Surfaces: Control pitch, roll, yaw, backwards, forwards, up, down, left and right as well as gimballed weapons that are controlled separately from the space craft
  • RGB Backlighting: Many PC peripherals now feature RGB backlighting and the X-56 is no exception. Use the software to set the color of the lighting to match the rest of your gaming rig
  • Ideal for VR: The X-56 places controls perfectly under your fingers where subtle distinctions in button feel and shape help you navigate the control set with ease
  • Fully Featured HOTAS: Accurate 16-bit aileron and elevator axis with hall-effect sensors. Adjustable Stick Force via Advanced 4-Spring System. Twin Throttles with Friction Adjuster and Throttle Lock
As Ordered.

As Ordered. Run of the mill, or actually a little above considering the price. It is good quality and provided good service though.

The Best H.O.T.A.S You Can Get For The Price

So far, so happy with the HOTAS. Really worth the money. I have seen lots of negative reviews on it but now they have really improved it. If you want an alternative for Thrustmaster's Warthog then this is for you!

At last, a top class affordable HOTAS solution.

This much improved Logitech version of the Saitek X56 addresses all the well publicized weaknesses of the original. As such it's a really solid HOTAS solution, currently for under 200 bucks on Amazon, and I couldn't be happier with how it works in operation. While the build quality is absolutely fine, clearly it's not as bulletproof as the much more expensive Thrustmaster Warthog, but then does it really need to be? All that metal comes at a very big price premium and you simply don't think about that when using the X56, which actually has the advantage of a "mini" joystick on both throttle and stick, absolutely perfect for thruster control and camera manipulation in space sims like Elite Dangerous. I use my X56 for both flight and space simulation and never feel as if I need anything more. So forget what you've read about the Saitek issues, this Logitech model finally delivers on the original promise of the X56 and consequently fills a big gap that has existed in the market for way too long. Plus you have the backup of a solid 2 year Logitech warranty and can even extend that for a couple more years for a tiny extra investment. Highly recommended.

Perfect Throttle/stick for VR experience

I use the Logitech G X56 H.O.T.A.S throttle & stick with x-plane 11. Incredible product especially under VR headsets.

Previous Issues Gone

While this HOTAS has a troubled past I can attest to what I received as being awesome. While I have used a x52 pro in the past and its issues are well documented, I was nicely surprised by its updated system. I was a bit scared when reading some of the other reviews of this HOTAS here. But the X56 has more than enough buttons on the stick and throttle and two very needed joystick type sticks that really set this thing apart. Yes it is of plastic construction, and I could see someone with small hands having issues with accessing all the hat switches, dials and buttons. I have large hands so that doesnt apply to me. Its a Logitech product now and it seems all the issues from its predecessor Saitek are gone. While first plugging it in I did have an issue with one of the C sticks (joystick type, mouse emulation) drifting just like the X52 pro I have. I was like oh no, its happening again. However i took the grip off the base and reapplied it and screwed it very carefully. Thankfully that fixed the issue. On the positive side this thing has a ton of button and switches. I can see if you are looking for replicas of a certain aircraft (like the a10) then this is not in that vein of aesthetics. I played around for almost and hour within the software (which you will have to download) and found it complex, but anyone with experience with the programming software of the x52 pretty easy to get the hang of. Also on a positive note the stick itself comes with 3 other springs for those like me that like some resistance and it does not flop around like my x52 does. So precise moment is easy to obtain. The RGB lighting can be bright or subtle thanks to the software, so you can do really bright or turn it off completely. The stick itself is very subdued and I like the back lighting on the buttons. I been eyeing other higher price joystick as an upgrade to my 5 year old x52 and I must say, I like this X56 system. I dare say that for the price this thing compete with higher end HOTAS systems. I have had it for a day now and have put in nearly 12 hours in DCS. Also I suspect that the stick needs a good amount of power so I would highly recommend pluging the system directly into the back of your computer and not a hub. Things I do not like: 1. no 2 stage trigger. I was used to using the first stage for comms, but I was able to adjust to the side button for teamspeak and SRS. 2. the mode switch is really stiff, I dont know if its because it is new but it takes some effort. 3. The pinky two way switch on the throttle is uncomfortable. The button has a sharp ridge to the plastic and makes it a bit uncomfortable. If it had been rotated 90 degrees your pinky would fit nicely in the groove. Things I love: the inclusion of 2 joystick type switches. This makes slewing target sensors a snap and it has a push down button adding even more true hands on. They where a bit scary when i first plugged it in do the noticeable drift. This was fixed though by unplugging the stick, unscrewing the stick handle, carefully screwing it back into the base. MORE than enough hats, buttons and switched for advanced sims like the A10c and Hornet.

Worlds best HOTAS!

Great feel, awesome options for different controls. Different friction settings for the throttle work amazing. Springs for the stick provide fantastic tension differences. Overall a fantastic piece of equipment for the price!!!

Really nice. Slightly touchy.

Good quality and hasn't had any bugs. Only downside is price and one of the small dials on the steering is very touchy to the point where I move it and let go, but it still says its moving partly.

Armchair Aviators - this is terrific!

Well it’s a tad expensivo but it’s solid, feels great and is full of options, switches, etc. I haven’t begun to utilize all of them yet but it makes my armchair aviation on X-Plane 11 terrific.

Great HOTAS

While the X56 is not as heavy duty as the Thrustmaster A-10 HOTAS, it is still built pretty solidly (the bases of both the throttles and the joystick are solid and don't move around but you can secure them if you want). I've owned cheap $20-$40 plastic joysticks and the X56 is not like those. It is easy to setup and use, the buttons feel good and the switches feel nice. I have slightly average to slightly smaller than average hands and I do not really have any issue reaching all the buttons/switches/toggles/dials etc. It's a great buy, worth it if your at least semi-serious in flight sims. The only cons are having to go through and setup all of your hotkeys and that it is pricey.

Excellent

It seems with this new iteration, Logitech has delivered on quality improvements over the old Saitek brand. Throttle is smooth, buttons work, software integration is seamless. I haven't stopped using it, so I can't comment on whether-or-not the throttle seizes up after it hasn't been used in a while. Only things I wish for this HOTAS are that the mini-stick on the main stick was positioned elsewhere, such that secondary fire button could be there; and that the bases were weighted. I love that I can bolt it down, though.

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