Mad Catz Interactive has announced the introduction of the Pro Flight X65F Control System under its Saitek brand. A premium hands-on throttle and stick flight simulation device, the X65F utilizes ‘Force Sensing’ technology, a world first for a commercial gaming device, and is compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP.

Force Sensing technology simulates the authentic aircraft controls typically found in modern fighter jets by responding to the pressure exerted on the stick while it remains still at all times. With the stick remaining still and in-game movements reacting only to the player’s pressure, gamers can command with extreme precision resulting in realistic, fatigue free response. In addition to the Force Sensing Shaft and Twist Rudder Controls, the X65F affords gamers the opportunity to adjust multiple aspects of the Force Sensing system on-the-fly, including adjustments for each axis of the stick, resulting in customized control without the need to interrupt game play.

Featuring a separate Dual Throttle with rear Switch Panel controls, the system allows for finer precision when controlling a twin engine jet and can be locked together when flying single engine aircraft. Both the Stick and Dual Throttle Control Unit feature a comprehensive array of hats, buttons, triggers and switches allowing total control of the most complex of aircraft and when combined with the additional 5 control switches, Force-Sensing strength selection, mode indication and mounting points for Saitek Pro-Flight Instrument Panels located on the rear panel, gamers have access to an astonishing 608 possible commands without the need to ever remove their hands from the X65F controls.