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Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium

$335.00
$335.00
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Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium

The Gladiator EVO Premium is the basis of a modular VKB flight control system.

The 'Space Combat' grip is the most versatile of our grips and is equally suitable for flight and space simulation games.
With lots of buttons and axes you may configure the controller to your own personal needs and depending on the aircraft or spacecraft you fly.

For a detailed product description and to find out what's new about the EVO compared to the superseded NXT controllers, please click here.

Important shipping note
The right-hand model is in stock at our Australian warehouse and shipped without delay.
The left-hand model is on back order and expected to be shipped in the second half of February.

Gladiator EVO specs

 

Content

  • 1 GNX SCG Premium Grip (Left or Right)
  • 1 GNX EVO Base

GNX SCG Premium Grip

  • Compact grip design - perfect for tabletop joysticks
  • Lockable Twist (Z-axis) with contactless MaRS sensor
  • 1 Dual Action Trigger
  • 1 Rapid Fire Trigger
  • 3 Hat switches with centre push (4-way)
  • 3 buttons
  • 1 analog mini stick with center push (8-way)
  • Programmable red colour LED
  • 2 interchangeable palm rests (total 3 palm-size adjustments)
  • Programmable RGB LED
  • Extra button module for C1 position
  • Extra hat switch module for A1 position
  • Trigger cover

GNX EVO Base

  • 2 Contactless MaRS sensors on X and Y axes
  • 1 Auto-centreing 3-position switch
  • 1 Throttle wheel
  • 1 Rotary encoder
  • 3 buttons
  • Gimbal with ball bearings
  • Adjustable dry clutches for user-tunable load
  • 2 Programmable single-colour LEDs
  • Tabletop base steel plate
  • Operating manual
  • Set of soft springs
  • Set of strong springs
  • Spring extractor tool
  • Set of screws
  • Screwdriver
  • USB cable (180cm/70inch)
  • Cable holder tool

    General Specifications

    • Base & Grip made from industrial grade ABS
    • Gimbal made from glass-fiber-reinforced PA
    • Tabletop base plate made from steel
    • 32-bit ARM Controllers inside base and grip
    • ALPS buttons (Japan OEM) for extended longevity
    • Contactless MaRS sensors with High Resolution
    • Plug & Play with Driver-Free Installation (Recommended for Most Users)
    • Firmware Upgrade via USB
    • Onboard Memory for Storing Profiles
    • Optional Programming Software Available (For Advanced Users)

    Gladiator EVO base

    Dimensions

    • Height table top to top of grip: 23.5cm approx.

    • Base plate length (deep): 18.5cm approx.

    • Base plate width (left to right): 14.5cm approx.

    Warranty

    • 1 Year

    Compatible with

    Instructions

    Downloads

    Please visit the Downloads section for the latest firmware and tools.

    IMPORTANT:
    VKB controllers are delivered with the latest firmware installed and flashing is not required for initial setup.

    EVO Product line

    Gladiator EVO product line

     

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 241 reviews
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    Colin Gale
    Perfect choice

    I did a lot of research online before my purchase and finally opted for the VKB EVO. I couldn’t be happier with my decision. The product is extremely well made and installation was very straightforward, without complications. This certainly delivers exactly as expected and I am really happy with my purchase. Configuration is a little complex, but this is to be expected when you see how much you can configure and setup for almost every situation you could imagine. I highly recommend the EVO.

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    Cassy Wardle
    Easy to Use

    Easy to assemble, good instructions & easy to use with an easy to use website for ordering + fast delivery

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    Michael Williams
    Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium

    I upgraded from a X56 stick, and could not be happier, bang for buck, quality of product, ergonomics, software, if I had a fair bit more money to spare I would have gone with the Gunfighter, but totally satisfied with this purchase. Highly recommend.

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    Justin Italiano
    Best Budge HOTAS you can get

    Excellent performance and lots of buttons, easy to setup and bind with my DCS modules, fast dispatch and delivery. Highly recommend and look forward to purchasing more from VBK

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    Tristan Ridge
    Beyond Expectations: My First VKB Joystick

    Having been avidly flight simming for over 25years, I've finally taken the plunge with the Gladiator EVO, and I’m absolutely blown away. I can’t believe this is my first VKB product –I should have made the switch long ago!

    Not only does it look absolutely stunning, it feels incredible in hand, significantly improving my entire simming experience!

    Before buying it, my thoughts were: "yeah, this looks good and isn't crazy expensive. I'll give it a go, hopefully it's alright..". After using it for the past couple of months, I can honestly say my somewhat modest expectations have been blown sky-high! It's hard to convey just how impressive through text.

    Every button on the stick is easily within reach, have amazing tactile feel, and such a satisfying sound with every press. The controls on the base are equally impressive!

    I didn't think the gimbal would be such a game changer to my experience, but it truly is! The accuracy of every movement is astonishing, it still takes me aback with every flight. The way the clutches aid in recentering the stick is very satisfying and really adds to that feeling of precision control.

    One of my favourite features is the modular design and how easy it is to disassemble. Having the ability to easily swap out components or replace them if ever needed, and how easy it will be to keep the internals clean, is the icing on the cake. It makes the price even more worthwhile for me. It gives me a lot of confidence that this joystick has been built to last and has been designed with us users in mind –something that is increasingly rare these days.

    I usually like to add some constructive feedback to my reviews. After a couple of months of regular use, I expected to encounter at least one minor issue. To my genuine surprise, I haven’t found anything to fault or dislike about it!
    - Super easy to set-up, whether a beginner or veteran;
    - It feels absolutely incredible to use;
    - It looks great;
    What's not to love?!

    Thank you, VKB, for creating such an outstanding joystick. The Gladiator EVO has truly redefined my expectations for flight sim gear!

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