I also really appreciated the adjustability of the palm rest. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference during longer sessions, letting me dial in a position that feels natural instead of forcing my hand into a fixed posture. It’s clear VKB put real thought into ergonomics here.

Setup was refreshingly simple. Even with all the customization options available, getting the stick up and running was straightforward, and I was flying in no time.

Overall, it’s a well‑built, thoughtfully designed controller that feels great to use and is easy to tailor to your preferences.As my very first piece of flight‑sim gear, the VKB Gladiator EVO Space Combat Edition Premium has set the bar surprisingly high. The moment I started using it, the quality of the buttons stood out—they have a crisp, satisfying feel that makes every input deliberate and smooth. For someone just getting into flight sims, that kind of tactile confidence goes a long way.

The adjustable palm rest is another highlight. Being able to fine‑tune the grip to my hand size made the stick feel natural right away, and it’s a comfort boost during longer sessions. It’s clear VKB put real thought into ergonomics, not just features.

Setup was incredibly easy, even for a complete beginner. I had it assembled, connected, and recognized in no time, which made the whole experience feel welcoming rather than intimidating.

For the price, the value is excellent. It feels like a premium piece of hardware without the premium‑price shock, and it’s a fantastic entry point for anyone starting their flight‑sim journey.

Sat my Airforce exams a few months prior of which we used the "black and orange" competitor, everyone complained about how bad they were. When it came time to buy pedals for myself, enamored by how great the Gladiator NXT is, bought these. Nothing but precise perfection. Easy to set up, chucked on the floor and instantly recognised by all titles that I fly in. Truly afantastic product!

Great service start to finish. Product arrive very fast in only a few days from Vic to Sa. Very happy with the fantastic products with such high build quality and the metal stick with the gun fighter base amazing highly recommend vkb to all my friends

I was looking at virpil and they were all on back order from EU , then I saw VKB , after 2 weeks of research and reviews on you tube after work I decided to give them a go and got the gunfighter....I cannot stress enough how game changing the smoothness andadjustable feeling these have.. they have changed my thoughts on joysticks in general. And AU store .. amazing. I would use these over virpil any day due to AU Store ... I will be back for the next one in a year for my dual stick set up

Use ot for my phoneand a tablet, holds it well with the rubber backing, the space in the bottom middle is perfect to have the charger plugged it, way more handy then I thought it would be! Highly recommend

It's such a massive step up from my x56, so smooth and not a single bit of deadzone needed. Well worth the money if you're very into your space/flight sims

The STECS and Gunfighter arrived very quickly to the Brisbane metro area. Both products were packaged excellently.

Shipped quickly to Brisbane Metro area. Excellent packaging for protection.

Setting up the detents was much easier than expected, and the accompanying software made it very easy to set up. My usage was for DCS F18 engine off/idle, and a separate area for degrees of afterburner so the AB wasn't simply binary. More than enough buttons and axis for F18, although I might get a separate panel for gear/flap just because.

All axis are smooth, TDC mini stick is precise. Button clicks are satisfying.

I am a little intrigued at having a guarded button for ARMED, and another for SAFE, but that might just be an East/West design language difference.

Works well paired with my Gunfighter.

I was worried I might regret the purchase given the price, but no. 10/10 Would buy again.

Shipping/Packaging: Extremely fast to Brisbane Metro. Excellently packed for protection.

Build: High Quality, no molding tags or other imperfections. Solid feel. Internals feel bomb proof.

Usage: Cam, spring and damper setup was much easier than anticipated. The VKB youtube channel tutorials take you through the process painlessly. The allen key required for the cams seemed to be in between sizes for me, but that could just be my tool set.

Setting up the controls in the VKB software looked intimidating due to the wealth of customization options available, however again the VKB youtube tutorials made it easy.

Works great in DCS and FS2024.

I’ve been flight simming for at least a couple of decades and the VKB-THQ is without a doubt the best and most reliable and most affordable throttle quadrant on the market today. I’ve had mine for a couple of years now and it is just as smooth as the day I unboxed it.

Product arrived well on time and works perfectly, really fun to play and use.

The UCM-S for the Gladiator EVO has completely improved my setup. The desk space is cleaner, the ergonomics are better, and the joystick feels even more precise with the solid mounting. It’s very well built and easy to adjust. If you’re running a Gladiator, this mount is absolutely worth it.

The UCM-S mount for the STECS Standard is rock solid and makes a huge difference to comfort and immersion. It positions the throttle perfectly and feels extremely sturdy with zero flex. Installation was straightforward, and the quality matches the high standard I’ve come to expect from VKB. A must-have if you want to get the most out of your STECS.

Over the years I have used many throttles attached to HOTAS and they all have had their problems. Then one day I upgraded to the STECS MAX and literally every issue I had with other throttles in the past was not there. This thing feels good in the hand, everything is within reach and most importantly it looks good too. No regrets, would definitely buy again

I have used allot of HOTAS setups over the hears with a great many sticks. But the moment i used the Gunfighter was almost like the first time i used a stick, it felt amazing in my hands, it moved well. It is well made with good materials....And then there is the accuracy, or should I say SENSITIVITY. This thing is sensitive and allows me to make very fine movements when necessary. I am super happy with this stick and if I had to buy it again I would in a heart beat. I RECOMEND THIS PRODUCT! Try it and your flight experience will change immediately.