I looked at the X-55 but found a lot of negative reviews regarding it's quality. I went with what seems to be a popular choice in ED - the T.1600M Thrustmaster joystick and a CH Pro throttle. I can't recommend these enough, the only issue I have with the T.1600M is that it could do with another hat, but for the price it is excellent as a first joystick. The CH Pro throttle is amazing - built to last with plenty of hats and buttons. The only disadvantage with this throttle is that there is no physical feedback to the throttle handles position (for example when it is dead centre for neutral throttle), but a small deadzone works very well to counter this.