The Saitek Pro Flight Combat Series X52 Joystick offers precision centering mechanism with non-contact technology on the X and Y axis. It also features progressive throttle with tension adjustment and detents for afterburner and idle 4 fire buttons with missile launcher and spring-loaded safety cover. It gives you instant access to the 3 spring-loaded, base-mounted toggle switches for up to 6 programmable flight commands. Its metal pinkie switch doubles programmable commands. The illuminated buttons, intuitive multi-function display, rubber grips and metal parts increase durability. This joystick includes the Roger Wilco chat software too.