This is my first stick in circa 20 years, since a Logitech Extreme 3D.
While there was a pretty steep learning curve figuring out the software and config, (which the video tutorials and online forums were great for) the stick has been flawless, has me flying cyclics better than ever!!
Have now also lashed out for a second, and OTA for left handed throttle to fine tune it even more.
Absolutely amazing product! coming from my old retired Saitek X52 pro I've had for well over decade. The Gladiator premium hits all the right spots and more. Extremely happy and can't wait to order the Omni for a complete hotas set.
VKB is the best in the business, always a incredible product at a great price and everything always arrives in perfect condition really fast, i own a gladiator and a STECS max, i'll be buying a gunfighter in the future because of my great experience with VKB
Stepped up from entry level equipment to VKB. The Gladiator Premium, the difference is huge, does not feel like a toy. I play Elite Dangerous and this stick is great to use.
My first time.
Started shopping around for a joystick and found availability in NZ to be very lacking and overpriced.
I was glad to have VKB as an option. Not much more expensive but much higher quality.
Still coming to grips with using the joystick as I'm a newbie, but I can't fault the feel and quality of it. Plenty of buttons for bindings.
Shipping to NZ was a little slow and expensive, but still worth it vs what I could buy in NZ.
Top what to say about. Easy to use. Fits perfectly for DCS .
Its my first hotas so I don't have anything to compare but the quality feels amazing for the price ! 10/10
Great bit of gear- Gamechanger when it comes to strafing
For a long time i spend flying on keyboard, and i decided to take the dive into HOTAS properly with VKB.
This flight stick is amazing, it feels extremely high quality, looks amazing, Its beautiful to fly in games with.
The gladiator has high precision allowing very fine movements. Customisability with the VKB app throws another amazing level on top allowing you to adjust sensitivity to your hearts content. for how high quality this product feels and looks. i have no complaints on its price and feel its very reasonable.
First time HOTAS owners? Buy this, Dont go cheaper! This will last you a long time!
Easy to set up, great to use - should have bought them sooner.
Easy enough to set up, great to use. Should have bought them sooner.
The joystick is awesome. Super-stable, seems unbreakable, plenty of buttons on the space combat edition. Assembly seemed daunting when first opening the box, but was actually very easy, nice to have the optioning of selecting spring strength, and if I do eventually go for a full simulator seat, it is nice to know that I can securely bolt it down if/when needed. Well worth the money.
Extremely impressive. Hugely customisable. Exceeded all expectations.
Best joystick I’ve ever owned such good engineering I thought I could never afford.
I recently purchased the Gladiator WVO for use with DCS and helicopters in particular. The product arrived in really manner, well packaged and exactly as expected. The limited assembly required is incredibly easy the instruction video on YouTube is highly intuitive and very easy to follow, allowing very easy set-up, with very minimal skill required. The steel base ready screwed for the desk mounting unit confers a genuine strength and stability when using it I game.
Configuration using that VKB software was very easy and straight forward and was very quick. In-game set-up with DCS was very easy.
The in-game experience is amazing. Removing springs and engaging dampeners for a helicopter control system is easy and creates a unique and realistic experience.
Simply, this is an amazing product that has delivered incredible value so far. I’ll be buy from VKB again.
Feels super high quality and has a myriad of customisation options. I’m new to sim but have tried a couple of cheaper options and it’s not even worth wasting your money if you want quality like these.
The VKB Gladiator NXT EVO Space Combat Edition (Left Hand) configured as an omni-throttle is the ultimate missing puzzle piece for a dual-stick (HOSAS) setup. Pairing this specific left-hand stick with a right-hand gunfighter stick completely throws out the old-school throttle limitations and unlocks true 6-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DoF) space flight. It makes piloting so intuitive that it honestly feels like cheating.
The VKB Gunfighter IV Space Combat Edition (SCE) is an absolute masterpiece of engineering that has completely transformed my flight and space sim experience. If you are still flying with a budget joystick or mouse and key, you are playing a completely different game. Upgrading to this sticks didn’t just improve my aim, it completely revolutionized how much fun I am having in the cockpit.
Great device,good build quality,good ergonomics, BUT, i would like the ability to swap out buttons like my Mtg gunfighter etc. I need more 5 ways like my stecs max.The 2 single buttons are a waste of space. Looking fwd to next device. Vkb are no doubt the best imho. The software (configurator) whilst it does everything, i feel its WAY to complicated. Maybe retain it, but offer a simpler model to follow for the layman. Just a thought, love yer work guys. Davy from brissy.
I have this and the Evo Omni Throttle that I play Elite Dangerous with. I upgraded from a Logitech X52 Pro. I can’t believe the difference it has made. The overall feel and build is fantastic. It was easy to put together, the calibration was simple thanks to online tutorials and that was it. The people at VKB Australia were great, when I asked a question they answered within 24hrs. Top marks. Very happy with my purchase.