This is a best bang for your buck throttle and I will be pairing it with the right stick of same level (maybe even the convertible so I can fly dual Omni throttles in a HOSAS setup for SC and ED.
Very happy, software and interactive calibration etc could be better but no complaints.
I am fly small panes, but wanted to keep my skills up with a good flight sim, having purchased these peddles I found them to be excellent, just like the real thing. Solid, positive control. All quality !
I have since made two seperate purchases through VKB. After research and majority communities praising vob for quality, entry level and durability, i decided to purchase ly first joystick with them. Not realising that the joystick was out of stock, i wrote and email frustrated that my same day express order was not sent out.
Luc kindly explained the reason and stated its shown on the website itself, which i understood and accepted
after i received my product, received excellent customer sevice it was a no brainer to continue to support vkb in purchasing my throttle, which was same day shipped!
Will be saving alooking to get the rudders to complete the set! thank you luc and vkb
Hi Oliver,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you have had a great experience with both our product and our customer service. We strive to provide top-notch quality and support, and we are so glad that we were able to assist you with your purchases. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping you complete your set with the rudders. Thank you for choosing VKB.
Makes a VKB Gladiator much more like a throttle without losing any inputs the stick has.
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your kind review of our Omni Throttle Adaptor for the Gladiator NXT EVO. We are thrilled to hear that it has effectively enhanced your VKB Gladiator and provided a seamless throttle experience without compromising any inputs. We greatly appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to enjoy using our product.
Best, VKB Support team
Incredibly adjustable with really good software once you know how to work it. Up to 128 buttons (physical and incorporating a shift button) which makes assigning buttons difficult as there's a lot of choice, especially with a H.O.S.A.S/H.O.T.A.S (Omni throttle adapter). Great postage to N.Z and follow up. Also tonnes of online video instructions. Have fun!
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the flexibility and customization options of the Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium. We understand that it can be overwhelming with so many buttons, but we're happy to hear that our software and online videos have helped you navigate it. We hope you continue to have fun with your new controller. Happy gaming!
Best, VKB Spport team
Bought a pair of sticks for Star Citizen as an upgrade from T1600. Initial setup and calibration of the first went fine. The second device would not detect through Windows. A forum scan later showed this was not a new problem and a suggestion to change the USB cable led straight to the problem. Only one of the bundled cables was functional. This is why we keep all those extras from printers long since gone, but it did diminish the experience before even getting setup in game. Two weeks on and the sticks are now doing everything expected and feel positive in all axis of movement.
Dear Nimbus,
Thank you for your honest review of our Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium. We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the quality of the product and we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the bundled cable.
Please note that you can always contact us at support@vkb-sim.com.au for any issues or questions.
We have an extensive range of spare parts at our Australian warehouse and can dispatch such parts very quickly.
We are happy to know that after replacing the cable, the sticks are now functioning as expected and providing a positive experience in your gameplay.
If you encounter any further problems, please do not hesitate to reach out to our customer service team for assistance at the above email address.
Thank you for choosing our product and we hope you continue to enjoy your gaming experience with our Gladiator EVO.
Best regards, VKB Support team
I love it.
Hi Jack,
Thank you for your review of our Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Standard! We're thrilled to hear that you love it. If you ever need any assistance or have any feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're always here to help.
Happy gaming!
Best,
VKB Australia Team
Works well on shock absorbers
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that our Nyogel 767A is working well on your washing machine's shock absorbers. We hope it continues to provide great results for you. Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns. Thank you for choosing VKB!
These pedals are well constructed and very responsive. One of the great benefits these have over the competition is their small size so they can live under my desk even when I'm not playing a flight Sim. While having toe brakes would be good, I'm more than happy to go without to get a really robust and responsive set of pedals for a very reasonable price.
Thank you for your review of our T-Rudder Mk.V Pedals! We are thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with the quality and responsiveness of our product. We understand the importance of having compact pedals, and we're glad that our design meets your needs. We appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to enjoy using our pedals. Happy flying!
I wanted a controller that I could customise to the feel of a real life glider… and this is it. To make it perfect I need a yellow button for cable release and will add the 3-lever throttle controller to the left and set up as air brakes, flaps and trim. The controller itself is doing a great job on its own for now though
Hi there,
Thank you for leaving a review for our Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Standard! We're thrilled to hear that it's working well for your gliding set-up. Adding a yellow button for cable release and the 3-lever throttle controller sounds like a great customization idea. We appreciate your feedback and we hope you continue to enjoy using our product. Happy gliding!
Best, VKB Australia team
Excellent product
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying our Gunfighter Mk.IV Stick Extension. Thank you for your support and happy gaming!
I've owned about 10 different sticks on my time and this just blows anything similarly priced out of the water.
Additionally, the customer service team is great and dealt with the issues I've had in a professional manner.
Hi Mario! Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Standard. We're thrilled to hear that it has exceeded your expectations and that you've had a positive experience with our customer service team. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy your stick. Happy flying!
This stick is amazing! Feels so good in hand, is butter smooth and super customizable. With the amount of options you get with the different cams, spring strengths and dampener settings you can get the feel just how you want. Build quality is excellent.
Having been a happy Warthog user for the past 5 years I had been debating upgrading to one of the higher tier products for a while now and was unsure if it would be worth the expense for the benefit I'd get. But after setting up the Gunfighter and taking my first flight I immediately knew it was completely worth it. The Warthog had served me well, but this thing is just on another level!
Also want to say, in doing research on whether I would upgrade, and potentially which product I would go for, I saw multiple examples of VKB providing stellar customer support and was very impressed by the way they make newer technology accessible to previous customers through upgrade paths. It's refreshing to see in this day and age and speaks to a quality company.
So happy with this purchase!
Hi Michael!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you are loving your Gunfighter Mk.IV Modern Combat Edition Ultimate with Twist joystick! We put a lot of effort into creating a high-quality and customizable product, so it's great to know that it has exceeded your expectations.
We understand the hesitation in upgrading to a higher tier product, but we are happy to hear that it was worth it for you. We are always striving to provide the best customer support, so we are glad to hear that our efforts have not gone unnoticed.
Happy flying with your new joystick, and please feel free to reach out to us if you need any assistance.
Thank you again for choosing VKB and for your kind words.
Happy gaming!
Best,
VKB Team
You simply won’t be disappointed, it’s a joy to have such a quality stick between my fingers. Easy setup and a great support base with easy to follow videos. Wishing I didn’t waste money on the x56…oh well, lesson learnt.
Hi Jamie!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the Gunfighter Mk.IV Modern Combat Edition Pro. We strive to provide top-quality products and are glad to know that we did not disappoint. Our team is always here to support you and we are happy to hear that our setup videos were helpful. We hope you continue to enjoy your new stick and thank you for choosing us!
Not a gamer of any description. Acquired the grease for the focusing mechanism on a 1970's microscope that is being restored. Great product and great service.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're thrilled to hear that our Nyogel 767A synthetic damping grease was the perfect solution for your restored microscope. We take great pride in providing top-notch products and service, even for non-gamers like yourself. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need any further assistance.
Changing to these pedals was like night and day from my old pedals, they’re so precise and made flying that much more enjoyable! If it had only one drawback that would be the lack of brakes, but it’s not a deal breaker. The solid construction, precise accurate movement, and very competitive pricing made these pedals a no brainer and I don’t regret the purchase for a second.
Thank you for your positive review of our T-Rudder Mk.V Pedals! We are thrilled to hear that they have greatly improved your flying experience and that you find them to be precise and enjoyable to use. We are glad that you were able to see the value in our high-quality construction and competitive pricing. Thank you for choosing our pedals and we hope you continue to enjoy them! Happy flying!
With the new throttle , it’s made extremely well and solid, it sends such realism to the sim, ample supply of buttons to make this a real pleasure to use, well worth the money.
Hi Michael, thank you for your positive review of our STECS Throttle System - Mini Plus! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the new throttle and that it has enhanced your simulation experience. We put a lot of effort into making our products well-made and realistic, so it's great to know that our hard work is appreciated. Thank you for choosing STECS and happy flying!
Incredible product with even better customer service and support
Hi Lachlan,
Thank you very much for your positive feedback and the 5 star rating!
We very much appreciate your kind comments about our customer service.
Regards, VKB Australia team
So I’ve had VKB gear for a while now, over 4+ years. I have recently started playing a lot more DCS with a few friends and we have formed a Squadron online. One of them who shall remain nameless….. MARLO!!!, bought one of these and I tried it. I went straight back and ordered one. For here at work. I liked it so much, I bought one for home as well. lol. We call it an Arms Race. I’ve opened up 2 fronts so I win.
This Joystick is just on another level. My flying has improved so much with its precision. Buttons?!? You want buttons? Well take your pick. They are all here and the quality is insane. On top of that, you can swap buttons if you want. How insane is that! With the brake lever on the joystick you can apply just the right amount of pressure so you don’t nose over and bend your prop. So with my STECS, Gunfighter and Pedals all from VKB, I’ve got the matched set and I am over the moon. Thanks VKB for going the extra effort to produce such amazing hardware.
Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying our Gunfighter Mk.IV Modern Combat Edition Ultimate with Twist. It's great to know that our product has helped improve your flying precision and that you appreciate the quality and versatility of our buttons. We are happy to have you as a satisfied customer and we appreciate your continued support. Happy flying!
Best regards,
The VKB Team
The joystick is very good. It replaces a Logitech Yoke that was useless in trimming.
I have only one hand working and this joystick enables me to 'fly' aircraft really well. The buttons are very programmable and the Twist Rudder is excellent. Very pleased with the product from an old and retired commercial pilot.
Dear David,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium joystick. We are thrilled to hear that it has been a great replacement for your previous Logitech Yoke and has improved your flying experience. We are also glad that the programmable buttons and Twist Rudder have been beneficial for you. We truly appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy using our product. Happy flying!
Best regards, VKB Australia team
Went from the Logitech X56 to the VKB Gladiator Evo's, makes me wish I never bought the Logitech. Controls are precise, no drift, a lot of customisation options.
After looking at the logitech x56, I settled on the VKB after lots of research and have to say, I'm definitely not disappointed! This is by far the best joystick I have ever owned.
Hi Timothy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with the Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium. We are delighted to hear that it has exceeded your expectations and is the best joystick you've ever owned. We put a lot of effort into creating a high-quality product and it's wonderful to hear that it has been well-received.
We hope you continue to enjoy using it for DCS. If you have any further feedback or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're always happy to assist our customers.
The Gunfighter Mk.IV is the best base I’ve ever felt, the springs are heavy enough to support the stick extension while the dry clutch has amazing feedback and softening of the centre of both axis. The F-14 Grip however was not to the standard I was expecting, while the ergonomics feel great as per being a 1-1 replica of the real thing the plastic used feels very cheap and light. There is nothing more to say about the trigger other than it being utterly terrible. How this has not been fixed from the initial reviews and complaints I read has me very confused.
Hi William,
Thank you for your feedback and we are sorry you do not like the F-14 grip.
About the construction - we're using high quality ABSm which is sturdy, reliable and durable. It is the same material used in the car and aviation industry and it's definitely not a cheap material.
But in the end it's personal preference of course.
Regards, VKB Support
I've been a flight sim nut for more years then i care to reveal an after buying these pedals i can only give you 1 piece of advice. if you are new an thinking of getting some pedals do not buy plastic . the amount on money I've wasted over the years buying a slight upgrade here an there only to be constantly disappointed every time buying not so cheap plastic crap is aggravating. i wish something like this was around an i wish somebody told me to just save a bit longer an get the proper tool for the job .. these are the proper tool for the job.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We understand your frustration with previous plastic rudder pedals and we are glad to hear that the T-Rudder Mk.V Pedals have met your expectations. We strive to provide our customers with high-quality products that enhance their flight simulation experience. Your recommendation to save for a proper tool is valuable and we appreciate your support. Happy flying!