Question 1

is this even released yet?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question.  This item is only on pre order as of now.

Thank you, 
Newegg Support

Question 2

Other than the color, how is this different from the x-55?

Accepted Answer

1. The X-55 Throttle has a mini mouse joystick at the thumb area, which didn't seem to have much use since most software didn't even detect it.  It was replaced with a mini analog stick on the X-56, which can be used for thrust.  
2. The X-55 Stick has a single button for the thumb, whereas the X-56 has yet another mini analog stick. 
3. The X-55 had greed LED backlighting and only the brightness could be changed.  The X-56 has RGB backlighting so the colors can be changed (not per key, per device).

Question 3

Twist lock? Dual stage trigger?

Accepted Answer

No twist lock and no dual-stage trigger.

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