I have the Saitek X36 also and like it alot. The main reason I bought it was to get rid of the rudder peddles (one less piece of equipment). I had the gameport only version for about three years before it decided to quit working. I then bought the USB/Gameport version. The only problem I've had with it is the rotary wheels (I've not had much luck with getting them to work with my sims).