- Elite Dangerous Saitek X52 Pro Profile
- Elite Dangerous X52 Pro Mapping
- Elite Dangerous Saitek X52 Profile Xl
When it comes to flight simulators, I can never remember how I’ve mapped my joystick buttons.
Rather than relearning/remapping every time I loaded up a sim, I dusted off Adobe Illustrator and created these little PDF cheat sheets that I fill out for every game. Now, I give them to you!

Can I no longer play Elite: Dangerous or Flight Simulator X???? There followed lots of driver uninstalls and re-installs but no joy. Eventually, after much Googling, I stumbled across this great little script for re-calibration of the X-52 by Logitech (who I assume now own Saitek) which clears the Registry and tells you how to re-calibrate. Saitek x52 Game Compatibility. I recently got a second-hand Saitek x52 (non-pro) HOTAS to play Star Wars Squadrons and Elite Dangerous, but after my space binge (more on that later) I've been playing more terrestrial flight games such as DCS world, Falcon 4.0/BMS/AF, Red Baron, and many, many more just to see what games would cooperate with the x52 and let me justify keeping this thing on my desk.
PDFs

Each layout has two fields per button, in case you’re using a modifier button or playing a game that switches states (e.g. Landing Mode or Galaxy Map in Elite: Dangerous). You can type right into the PDF and save or print, or just print a blank copy and write in the entries with a pencil. I usually do the latter, since, at least for the first few hours of a game, I’m getting familiar with the most important buttons and update the layout multiple times before settling on the “right” one.
Here’s the layout I’m currently using for Elite: Dangerous.
Elite Dangerous Saitek X52 Pro Profile

Elite Dangerous. All Discussions. Best Logitech/Saitek x52 Pro Settings for ELITE VR with Pictures (3 Versions and 9 on the way so make sure to leave a follow. Profile Saitek X52 Pro profile and guide for War Thunder. He's feeling like it's getting a little poky and his friends' new systems are better. We understand that VR is a big part of Elite Dangerous and is a feature that holds a dedicated and passionate community.
Elite Dangerous X52 Pro Mapping
Hope these are helpful!
Elite Dangerous Saitek X52 Profile Xl
Note: If you’re in the market for a new stick, I’ve got an article here comparing the X52 and CH Products.
