As a complete beginner to this hobby, the STECS Mini Plus has been an absolute game changer.
I’ve played pretty much everything under the sun; VR, handhelds, racing sims, you name it, but I’d never experienced anything quite like using proper physical controls to fly a spaceship or helicopter. Going from a keeb and mouse to a HOTAS setup felt like a massive leap into a completely different universe of gaming, and honestly, I wasn’t sure I was ready for it!
Thankfully, getting started with the STECS was much easier than I expected. There are heaps of fantastic videos, setup guides and support resources out there, and the VKB community has been incredibly helpful.
The STECS feels fantastic, and paired with the Gladiator, it has completely changed the way I look at these types of games. What started as me thinking “I’ll give this a try” has turned into me actively looking for new games to play.
Now when a new game comes out that I would normally skip, my first thought is “Does this work with the VKB STECS and Gladiator?”
For someone new to the hobby, I couldn’t be happier with the experience so far. It’s made flying games feel exciting in a way I honestly didn’t expect, and I’m looking forward to seeing where this rabbit hole takes me next.