Saitek X52 Flight Control System - Special Guest Knob Feel Review Drew Scanlon - Giant Bomb “The Mode knob on the X52 joystick settles well into each of the three options, but feels a little grindy when sliding between them. The two knobs on the throttle are much smoother and feature tactile midpoint indicators, but the resistance of the smaller knob varies as it rotates, making it difficult to rely on for all but the least mission-critical functions.”