Maybe just buy both and give the one you don't like to a future wing-man. Someone is using the rotary on the E button for cargo scoop open and close. Check the feature list - vs I got the pro, I like black and thought it might be more 'premium'. The slider can be used for frameshift or radar range press mouse button on throttle and the silver hat on joystick, that is your headlook. Remember to disable the clutch from the saitek control panel, then you can use the mouse controls on the throttle, e.g. Ive been saving up for a HOTAS to play with, and Ive done quite a bit of research. This first part goes over the buttons and the clutch feature of the Saitek X52. (following are mostly default ED and my setup)ĮD default profile is pretty good, I love the pinky finger function, with it in and using the silver hat on joystick, you get to open the UI panels on the left and right. Get ready to be immersed and have the best Elite Dangerous gaming experience that a piece of hardware can.