Although flight/space sims seem to have been a dying breed for years, I think Logitech did the purchase in anticipation of VR, which could bring the genres back to the spotlight.
My hope is that there will be a resurgence of Space/Flight sims with VR. With that, I may finally upgrade my Saitek X-45. And from what I understand QC at Saitek/Mad Catz was a complaint for a lot of people. My hope is that Logitech can reign that in and provide a middle ground choice between the $50 and $500 controllers.
That's sad, I'm playing Star Citizen with a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 that's been sitting in my closet for years. It works great in Windows 10, there is no excuse for such a new joystick to have issues.
If anything, those are resurgent now, at least the space variety. Sadly, we have literally TWO companies making airsims. God knows why this subgenre survived only in Russia.
As an Elite Dangerous player, I'm happy to see this happen, because it's one of the best VR games out there right now, and there's nothing quite like it. But there are not many great HOTAS on the market.
Not necessarily - as stated in the article, Logitech only aquired part of Saitek's lineup. And it was also the most niche part, at that. So considering the original purchase price of 30 million dollars, the 13 paid for just the simulation controller lineup, doesn't seem too bad at all. I would guess Saitek has had a decent business so far, but not one that is currently growing.
@Morawka: "wow for 13 million.. thats cheap.... that should tell you guys something about how well saitek was doing."
Well, they only bought the smaller part of Saitek's overall product portfolio and the brand. I suspect that they would have left the brand on the table and spent less money if they were doing that poorly.
That`s all nice, but when will they make a successor to the goddamn G100? I`d buy something from the current lineup, but it looks atrocious, and other manufacturers aren`t much better.
Just give me standard oldschool shape, decent sensor and long endurance buttons, and I`m buying two or three. And I`m sure I`m not alone.
That's not at all what you said in your OP though. You claimed there was no comparable mouse available currently, while there in fact is one, just as you wished for.
If you want a G100 there are still plenty of them available. I understand why you might be upset if Logitech actually discontinued the mouse shape you like, as I've been buying the G500/G5/Mouseman series for years. But not only do they make a new mouse the same shape, you can still get a new G100/G100s for peanuts if you want one.
I like this. I like Logitech and Saitek but never liked Mad Catz. Many people complained that Mad Catz ruined Saitek brand. Although my X52Pro works flawlessly under Windows 10 and Elite. But the software GUI is utter crap.
I'm eagerly awaiting a replacement for my Gravis 2000 joystick. Nothing else has looked or felt quite like it. Its a good thing it predated vibrating force feedback by a few years because if it had shipped with that feature, I would probably have married Wing Commander 3 instead.
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ToTTenTranz - Friday, September 16, 2016 - link
Although flight/space sims seem to have been a dying breed for years, I think Logitech did the purchase in anticipation of VR, which could bring the genres back to the spotlight.BloodyBunnySlippers - Friday, September 16, 2016 - link
My hope is that there will be a resurgence of Space/Flight sims with VR. With that, I may finally upgrade my Saitek X-45. And from what I understand QC at Saitek/Mad Catz was a complaint for a lot of people. My hope is that Logitech can reign that in and provide a middle ground choice between the $50 and $500 controllers.LordanSS - Friday, September 16, 2016 - link
Good friend of mine has a X-52, which he bought to play Elite Dangerous and Star Citizen. After upgrading to Win10, driver problems started to arise.Saitek worked to get things sorted out, thankfully. Can't say the same would happen from Logitech, as their support has become quite lacking.
I have a Thrustmaster Warthog, massive beast but massive fun. Wasn't cheap but it's quite the controller.
Flunk - Sunday, September 25, 2016 - link
That's sad, I'm playing Star Citizen with a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 that's been sitting in my closet for years. It works great in Windows 10, there is no excuse for such a new joystick to have issues.Michael Bay - Saturday, September 17, 2016 - link
If anything, those are resurgent now, at least the space variety. Sadly, we have literally TWO companies making airsims. God knows why this subgenre survived only in Russia.WinterCharm - Sunday, September 18, 2016 - link
As an Elite Dangerous player, I'm happy to see this happen, because it's one of the best VR games out there right now, and there's nothing quite like it. But there are not many great HOTAS on the market.Morawka - Friday, September 16, 2016 - link
wow for 13 million.. thats cheap.... that should tell you guys something about how well saitek was doing..szimm - Saturday, September 17, 2016 - link
Not necessarily - as stated in the article, Logitech only aquired part of Saitek's lineup. And it was also the most niche part, at that. So considering the original purchase price of 30 million dollars, the 13 paid for just the simulation controller lineup, doesn't seem too bad at all. I would guess Saitek has had a decent business so far, but not one that is currently growing.Diogenes5 - Saturday, September 17, 2016 - link
I don't think so. Nobody in the enthusiast community takes mad catz mice or keyboards seriously. Logitech was smart to only buy the relevant parts.BurntMyBacon - Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - link
@Morawka: "wow for 13 million.. thats cheap.... that should tell you guys something about how well saitek was doing."Well, they only bought the smaller part of Saitek's overall product portfolio and the brand. I suspect that they would have left the brand on the table and spent less money if they were doing that poorly.
Michael Bay - Saturday, September 17, 2016 - link
That`s all nice, but when will they make a successor to the goddamn G100? I`d buy something from the current lineup, but it looks atrocious, and other manufacturers aren`t much better.Just give me standard oldschool shape, decent sensor and long endurance buttons, and I`m buying two or three. And I`m sure I`m not alone.
rxzlmn - Saturday, September 17, 2016 - link
You mean like the Logitech Pro? Perhaps you should actually look at the current lineup before complaining.Michael Bay - Saturday, September 17, 2016 - link
The thing about G100/G100s was a very affordable price range. Pro is substantially more expensive.rxzlmn - Saturday, September 17, 2016 - link
That's not at all what you said in your OP though. You claimed there was no comparable mouse available currently, while there in fact is one, just as you wished for.Michael Bay - Saturday, September 17, 2016 - link
>sucessorSo no, nothing comparable.
Flunk - Sunday, September 25, 2016 - link
If you want a G100 there are still plenty of them available. I understand why you might be upset if Logitech actually discontinued the mouse shape you like, as I've been buying the G500/G5/Mouseman series for years. But not only do they make a new mouse the same shape, you can still get a new G100/G100s for peanuts if you want one.Zak - Saturday, September 17, 2016 - link
I like this. I like Logitech and Saitek but never liked Mad Catz. Many people complained that Mad Catz ruined Saitek brand. Although my X52Pro works flawlessly under Windows 10 and Elite. But the software GUI is utter crap.BrokenCrayons - Monday, September 19, 2016 - link
I'm eagerly awaiting a replacement for my Gravis 2000 joystick. Nothing else has looked or felt quite like it. Its a good thing it predated vibrating force feedback by a few years because if it had shipped with that feature, I would probably have married Wing Commander 3 instead.