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.
I have this and the Gladiator 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.
My first throttle, it's built really well. I still haven't found a use for all the buttons!
The custom detents (and swappable modules) took me a bit to wrap my head around, but they're really cool and you can really customize it to your preference to be just how you like it, especially in the software which is amazing.
My main thumb hat did develop some squeaking after some use. I recommend getting some silicone WD-40 or similar to fix squeaks, it's quite easy to take off a specific module or open up the main throttle pieces to fix.
My first stick so I don't have much reference but it feels great and I don't regret getting it! The VKB software is amazing too, hard to wrap your head around but so customizable.
My ONLY complaint is that it had some sound issues (Stick tapping against the dust cover when moved (normal), squeaking A3 hat after some use) you might want to get some silicone WD-40 or similar because that fixes squeaking buttons.
The Gladiator EVO Space Combat Edition Premium is excellent once it is set up. The controls are precise, responsive and feel very high quality, and performance-wise I have no complaints.
My only concern was the amount of assembly required. The unit arrives in its base configuration, and the Space Combat/Premium upgrades need to be installed yourself. This involves opening the unit and working with internal components/circuit boards, so some technical confidence is definitely helpful.
The assembly itself isn't necessarily difficult, but after spending $$$ on the overall setup, it was a little nerve-racking having to pull apart and modify brand-new equipment before using it.
I would have preferred this to be made clearer at purchase, or to have the option of receiving the selected configuration pre-assembled.
Once assembled, though, it's excellent and I'm very happy with its performance.
I am extremely happy with my purchase and express shipping was very fast. The joystick its self seems very high quality for the price. A small amount of assembly was needed when unboxing which I actually liked and it gave me the opportunity to swap to lighter springs at the start. There are a lot of extra spare parts included for customisation and to maintain it for what I am assuming will be years of happy usage. There are QR links included in the box to video guides on assembly, customisation and how to calibrate it with the VKB software before first use. In use it seems very precise picking up very small movements, especially with helicopters in the flightsims, just as I had hoped. To top off all the features and befits, there are a team of people here in Australia at “VKB SIM Aus” that can assist if you need help or advise.
Very happy customer!!
Excellent product, couldn’t be happier!
Feels good to use. The Indent system doesn't line up correctly so a bit of guess work to set those up. Otherwise works great
Feels good and solid to use. Lots of buttons to assign.
Good solid construction and perfect for the job.
Good solid construction and perfect for the job.
I recently upgraded to a VKB HOSAS setup with a Gladiator NXT EVO SCG Premium on the right and an NXT EVO Omni Throttle on the left, and I’m extremely impressed.
I mainly use the setup for Elite Dangerous, and the difference compared with my previous HOTAS setups is huge. The VKBs feel solid, precise and extremely well made. Every movement is smooth and accurate, and there are more than enough buttons, hats and controls to have virtually everything I need right at my fingertips.
Extremely well made set of spare switches. Appear to be of very high quality in both aesthetics and build. Great that they fit in the "STECS Button Module upgrade kit" box too. Thanks VKB.
Great set of extra/spare buttons etc. Extremely well made. Great how you get the part case with it too.
Very solidly made item. I can't wait to set it up and start using it.
Very solidly made item. I can't wait to set it up and start using it.
Very solidly made item. I can't wait to set it up and start using it.
Very well built UCM. I can't wait to set it up with the stick and get flying. I now fully understand why people highly recommend VKB products, I know I will be from now on. I can't wait to set it up and start using it.
Happy flights to all SimAviators out there......and don't forget "Aviate, navigate, communicate".
"These are solid!" That's what I said when I opened the box and took out the Mk V pedals. The build quality is incredible. This is my first set of rudder pedals so I don't have anything to compare them to but they are very, very well made. The thought and engineering that has been put into this product is amazing. I now fully understand why people highly recommend VKB products, I know I will be from now on. I can't wait to set them up and start using them.
Happy flights to all SimAviators out there......and don't forget "Aviate, navigate, communicate".
"Oooh, so many buttons!" That's what I said when I opened the box and lifted out the STECS max. The build quality is incredible, especially based on my previous HOTAS from TB. It just feels like "quality" in your hand. The layout of the buttons is very ergonomically comfortable. They all seem easily accessed, even with my big fingers. The thought and engineering that has been undertaken with this product is huge. I now fully understand why people highly recommend VKB products, I know I will be from now on. I can't wait to set it up, map all the buttons and start using it.
Happy flights to all SimAviators out there......and don't forget "Aviate, navigate, communicate".
"Wow!" That's what I said when I opened the box and took out the stick. The build quality is incredible, especially based on my previous HOTAS. It just feels like "quality" in your hand. The thought and engineering that has been undertaken with these products is immense. I now fully understand why people highly recommend VKB products, I know I will be from now on. I can't wait to set it up and start using it.
Happy flights to all SimAviators out there......and don't forget "Aviate, navigate, communicate".
Fantastic throttle that's easy to install. It has a really lovely feel compared to a single lever, adds a good number of extra buttons, especially when using the function keys on the joystick base. Very happy with it. It seems nice and rugged so I expect it's going to last