Stick was exactly how i expected it to be although i did have a nice surprise with the pinky button that i didn't know was there. Was also a nice upgrade from my Tflight 4 i've been using for the past year after the joystick broke, although i do still have to use the throttle from it. I will be definitely purchasing from you guys again very soon.. I want an omni!
Pedals have a straightforward design, very easy to adjust everything from pedal height to the springs/cam inside. suited for pretty much any need if toe brakes aren't a deal breaker. Have no doubt they'll last for years, couldn't be happier.
Oh wow I was pleasantly surprised by the solid build and feel of it. Perfect for my Flight sims and even mech warrior. Now I gotta save up for the throttle next.
Very happy. The plastic is very good quality hard plastic. Metal base plate. Online videos are helpful. Recommend learning the VKB Config software as it gives infinite options you won't find in-game. Keeping or removing the springs/dampeners make it highly adaptable - it's easy to adjust. I'm using Elite Dangerous, DCS World F18 Hornet and Apache. Plans for No Mans Sky and SW Squadrons. All with VR, but still great without. Would buy again 100%. I'm so pleased I didn't buy or settle for something else.
Once again, i have bought another VKB product to go along with my sizable VKB collection. And not surprisingly this is another quality piece of kit that performs. Its metal, build quality is excellent, its the perfect size and it doesn't slip on the floor at all. (I have polished wooded floors). And easy to set up.
Some reviews of these pedals mention the lack of toe brakes. That's a non issue for me. I use the two paddles on the STEM throttle for brakes. Works just fine.
I did adjust these to the firmer setting straight away. I just followed the VKB video and it was not hard at all.
Pedals are not a necessity for flight sims, but they do a special something to the mix. It enhances the realism for sure.
I have wanted to buy a VKB stick for over a decade and finally got the Gladiator. And it did not disappoint. Extremely satisfying experience, great precision (x52 just doesn't compare to it), lots of buttons and functionality. High quality materials and the splastic parts don't really feel that much like plastic. Hopefully will upgrade to Gunfighter one day but for now i'm very happy with the Gladiator.
The VKB Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium in right-handed glory has utterly revolutionized my HOSAS setup for Star Citizen and Elite Dangerous—its SCG Premium grip molds perfectly to my right hand like it was custom-forged, with pinky-friendly triggers and hat switches that make quick weapon swaps and targeting a seamless dream during chaotic furballs. The twist rudder and gimbal deliver buttery-smooth, zero-deadzone precision that outclasses my old T16000M by light-years, while the modular base lets me tweak springs for that ideal resistance without a single calibration headache. Setup was idiot-proof (10 minutes tops, thanks to the intuitive software), and its metal-heavy construction laughs off marathon sessions without wobble or wear. If you're ready to graduate from entry-level sticks, this beast reignites the thrill of space combat—absolute must-buy for serious pilots!
The VKB Gladiator EVO Omni Throttle in left-handed configuration has completely transformed my space sim sessions in Star Citizen and Elite Dangerous—it's like strapping into a real cockpit with its intuitive 6DOF thruster control that lets me strafe, yaw, and pitch with effortless precision. The premium SCG grip feels rock-solid and ergonomic in my left hand, with customizable springs and VKB's robust software dialing in just the right tension without any dead zones or slop. Assembly was a breeze (under 10 minutes with included tools), and its durable metal build stays planted during intense dogfights, no desk wobbles here. For anyone ditching clunky traditional throttles, this is a game-changer that reignited my passion for flight sims—highly recommend!
This flight stick is great - there are cheaper sticks out there, and nicer sticks, but vkb walks the line on *just* affordable excellent quality with this one.
Super fun to play with, very thoughtful design - and so far ive only heard great things about VKB. On this stick: the ergonomics are great, the button placement and selection is great, it feels so good in the hand and is so easy to use.
Would I recommend VKB, and/or just this stick to everyone? no. BUT, if its in your budget, this is certainly in the top of the class for this price.
This joystick is about as perfect as you can get without stepping up in a pricier league. What you get is excellent fit and finish, a huge number of buttons, even more if you use the vkb software, excellent sensitivity to inputs, comfortable feel, springs, buttons and so much more in the box to modify it the way you want to fly. Within a few minutes of unboxing, i had it put together and calibrated and flying and difference to say a logitech extreme pro is like chalk and cheese. The number of inputs is daunting and will take time if you fly MSFS or DCS, combined with a omnithrottle like i have, flying is so easy and natural now, i cannot honestly fault this stick, maybe the pinky button can stick out more but really, this for the price is as good as it gets. To me, premium means value and this is top of the line as far as i am concerned.
Shipping was pretty fast, and I like its customisability. I haven't really mounted it to a frame or anything like that, so I can't say it's better on that or not, but the rubber feet on the bottom are really grippy on the table I have, so there's no complaints there. There was a little detection issue with MSFS 2020, but it only happened once, and the only thing I needed to do to fix it was to calibrate it again.
My computer is fairly powerful and has high-current USB 3.2 ports on it (the red ones). Watching some videos of this stick, if your pc doesn't have them, you may need a powered USB hub.
All in all, a very good product for a beginner, and I approve of it.
Solid build, feels absolutely amazing to use. Really dig the customisability of this stick too! I’ll definitely get a second to replace my thrustmaster throttle
Joystick is a very high quality unit. Packaging was excellent, delivery fast. Have bought another one since.
loved the throttle, especially the detent system that came quite handy with negative-positive axis. The only downside is that the cable in the box might be relatively short for some people, especially if their pc is on top of the desk or elsewhere (not under the desk). Anyway, give it a solid 5/5, hopefully will last a long time. Also, all the buttons and switches make a sim experience so much better (and they're high quality too)
I chose the vkb from youtube recommendations and ithas lived up to the hype. Highly recommend this product and no, I don't own shares or work at vkb. Also they have an Australian office; big bonus for me
First time buying and using the stick
Pretty user friendly