First time buying and using the stick
Pretty user friendly
I have the Evo space combat and it is a great joystick rugged, feels great in the hand, adjustable springs and cams. I use the Omni version as my left throttle. They make a very good products for any flight Sim game and are a way better Experience then my old Thrustmaster
My first joystick, absolutely love it. All buttons are easy to learn and find with VR on. It just feels very good in hand. Well build.
The only issue I had (but don't think it's critical, that's why still give it 5 stars) is that it slides and tips on my cheap Ikea desk. Mounted it on desk mount and the issue disappeared.
This product got me into VKB, already got their throttle and can't be more happy with it.
Also worth mentioning that they ship like only an hour or two after the order has been placed. Express delivery with AusPost to Brisbane was next day (and you only pay like 7 AUD more fr express)
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review for our Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium. We are thrilled to hear that it is your first joystick and that you absolutely love it! We understand the importance of VR compatibility and are glad to hear that all the buttons are easy to learn and find with it on.
We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the joystick sliding and tipping on your desk. We're glad to hear that the issue was resolved with the use of a desk mount. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely keep it in mind for future improvements.
We are delighted to know that our product has introduced you to the world of VKB and that you have also purchased our throttle. Thank you for choosing our brand and for being a satisfied customer. We take pride in our quick shipping process and we're happy to hear that you received your order promptly.
Thank you again for choosing our product and for your kind words. We hope you continue to enjoy your Gladiator EVO and our other products. Happy gaming!
Starting out my flight sim journey with VKB gear has been the best decision. The Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium joystick is super precise, comfortable, and just feels great to fly with. I first paired it with the GNX Throttle Quadrant, which was an awesome starter throttle—smooth and easy to use—but I’ve since upgraded to the STECS Standard and wow, the quality and functionality are on another level. It’s completely transformed my setup.
All together, these products make flying so much more immersive, and you can really tell the care and craftsmanship VKB puts into their gear. I’m already thinking about my next purchase—the Gunfighter joystick and rudder pedals—so time to start saving up, but I think it will be worth it though, lol.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with our STECS Throttle System Mk.II - Standard. We are thrilled to hear that you are loving your VKB gear and that it has enhanced your flight sim setup. We take great pride in the quality and functionality of our products and we are happy to hear that it has made flying more immersive for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future and helping you complete your setup with the Gunfighter joystick and rudder pedals. Happy flying!
solid desk mount, solid attachment. No wobbles, fits together perfectly.
Thank you for leaving a review for our UCM Short for Gunfighter! We're glad to hear that our desk mount was a perfect fit for you and that it provided a solid attachment without any wobbles. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy your product. Have a great day!
solid desk mount, solid attachment.
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad to hear that the UCM Short for STECS Mini Plus is working well for you and that you find the desk mount and attachment to be solid. Happy to provide a reliable product for your needs. Thank you for choosing VKB!
only wish is for toe brakes now, but I think that can be done with some virtual programming. On a timber floor they skate around so just need to use velcro or screw it down. Had to put it on an angle for better reach. Easy to setup, was just plug and play. Made good quality.
Thank you for your review of our T-Rudder Mk.V Pedals. We're glad to hear that you found them to be lightweight and easy to set up. As for the toe brakes, you're right - they can be programmed virtually. Please see our YouTube channel for the instructions.
We appreciate your feedback about the pedals moving on a timber floor, and we recommend using a piece of carpet, velcro or screwing them down for a more stable experience. We're happy to hear that you were able to adjust the angle for better reach. Our goal is to provide high-quality products, and we're glad that you're satisfied with the quality of the pedals. Thank you for choosing our product!
Very handy gadget to have for sims, smooth control on the throttle, extra buttons would be nice, for the money good value.
Setup is easy compared to other sim brands
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our STECS Throttle System Mk.II - Mini Plus. We're glad to hear that our product has made controlling your simulations easier compared to using a keyboard. Your feedback is valuable to us and we appreciate your suggestion for extra buttons. We'll definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. We're happy to hear that the setup was easy for you and we hope you continue to enjoy our product. Thanks for choosing VKB!
good feel in the hands, smooth tracking
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the Gunfighter Mk.IV Modern Combat Edition Pro. Our team at VKB works hard to provide high-quality gear that feels great in your hands and tracks smoothly. Happy gaming!
I bought the Gladiator Evo Space Combat and the left handed omni throttle. I also added the GNX-SEM module onto the throttle. It was easy to assemble and they are amazing to use in game. I am still experimenting with springs and clutch settings but the fact you can do this is awesome. The GNX-SEM adds heaps of buttons and its really fun to use. These are not cheap peripherals but they represent extremely good value for money. The nice folks even part shipped my order for no extra.
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your Gladiator Evo Space Combat Edition and the added GNX-SEM module. We understand the importance of having customizable options and are glad you are having fun experimenting with different settings. We strive to provide high-quality products at a reasonable price and we're glad that you feel you received good value for your money. It was our pleasure to part-ship your order at no extra cost. Happy gaming!
Really delighted with this purchase. Love all my VKB gear but this one is especially awesome. Firstly, it dramatically improved the ergonomics of my setup. Secondly, it was easy to install and reasonably priced.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our Omni Throttle Adaptor for your Gladiator NXT EVO. We are thrilled to hear that it has improved the ergonomics of your setup and was easy to install. We really appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy all of your VKB gear. Happy flying!
Great quality and customisation.
Heavy enough to stay put in intense dogfights without mounting.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Gladiator EVO Omni Throttle. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the quality and customization of our product. We put a lot of effort into ensuring our customers have the best experience possible. We're also happy to hear that it's heavy enough to stay put during intense dogfights. That's definitely a plus! Thanks again for your support. Happy gaming!
Wish it was way easier to setup. Took me 2 days to get it working and turns out I needed to swap around a fully reversable cable to get it to work. Then after 2 hours of some awesome fun it woudn't work again. Customer service wasn't very helpful either.
Hi Sam, thank you for your product review.
We have reviewed our records regarding this support issue.
We note that we received your first support request email on Saturday 30 August. On Monday morning 1 September we replied to you with the troubleshooting instructions including links to our setup videos on YouTube.
You then responded mid afternoon with further support needs.
2 hours later we asked you for further information so that our technician can investigate the problem.
Unfortunately, we did not receive any further emails from you so deemed the support ticket as closed.
We believe we provided support quickly and efficiently but cannot resolve the issue if you do not respond to our information request.
The VKB team successfully resolves 100% of customer support questions by various means at all times.
Therefore, we encourage you to contact our team again at support@vkb-sim.com.au.
Thank you in advance.
VKB Support team
This is a great addition to my Space Sim Cockpit. It replaced my old X56 Throttle, which while it worked ok, didn't seem to be intuitive to use. This is not the case with my VKB Omni-Throttle. It fits my hand and feels smooth and natural, and very responsive. I thoroughly recommend this or indeed any VKB product. They are made of the best quality parts and in Australia, the only place I can be authoritative about, the after sales Support in superb.
Thank you for your wonderful review of our Omni Throttle Adaptor for Gladiator NXT EVO. We are thrilled to hear that it has been a great addition to your Space Sim Cockpit and has replaced your old X56 Throttle. It is our goal to provide intuitive and high-quality products for our customers, and we are happy to know that you have found the VKB Omni-Throttle to be smooth, natural, and responsive in your hand. We appreciate your recommendation and are committed to providing excellent after-sales support. Thank you for choosing VKB and happy gaming!
I bought this Gladiator EVO Space Combat Edition (Left Handed) by accident. I already owned a Right Handed VKB, and was looking to buy a Spare. However, in my haste, I did a MAN look, and bought a left handed one. Turns out it was exactly what I needed, I turned it into an Omni Throttle, and it is so smooth and precise, I just love it. Anything VKB is good, as is the Service and backup. I really recommend VKB products to anyone needing a Hotas or Stecs controller
Thank you for your review of the Gladiator EVO Space Combat Edition (Left Handed)! We are glad to hear that even though it was an accidental purchase, it turned out to be the perfect fit for your needs. We take pride in providing smooth and precise controllers, and we are happy to hear that you are enjoying it. Our team is always here to assist with any questions or concerns you may have, and we appreciate your recommendation to others looking for a high-quality Hotas or STECS controller.
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying our Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium. Happy gaming!
I have both the STECS Space Standard as well as the gunfighter stick. Having the stick before hand and now the throttle makes a massive difference. From a hardware standpoint, it's great. Metal base, clicky buttons and a smooth precise throttle makes it worth its price tag. There is a slight learning curve with the configuration software but that's fine come from Logitech and their ancient "software".
10/10
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the STECS Space Throttle System - Standard. We're thrilled to hear that it has made a significant difference in your overall gaming experience, especially when paired with the gunfighter stick.
We take pride in the high-quality hardware of our product, and we're glad to know that it has met your expectations. We apologize for any difficulties you may have experienced with the configuration software, but we're glad to hear that it was easily overcome.
Thank you for choosing STECS and for giving us a 10/10 rating. We truly appreciate your support and hope to continue providing you with top-notch products in the future. Happy gaming!
After reading and watching many reviews I finally decided to upgrade my old CH Products joystick for the VKB Gunfighter Mk.IV Combat Edition Ultimate. To say it was an upgrade is an understatement. VKB have absolutely nailed it! The product is premium in both quality and feel. From the cool feel of the aluminium grip and smooth tactile buttons and levers to the variation of springs and cam levers for the perfect feedback, this is a complete joy to use.
I only wish I upgraded sooner!
Thank you for taking the time to review the Gunfighter Mk.IV Modern Combat Edition Ultimate with Twist! We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying our premium product and that it has exceeded your expectations. We strive to provide our customers with the best quality and feedback, and we are thrilled to know that it has brought you joy. Thank you for choosing VKB and we hope you continue to have an amazing experience with our joystick. Happy flying!
Solid, Technical, Comfortable, Legit
Thank you for your awesome review! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying our Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium. At VKB, we strive to provide solid and technical products that are also comfortable to use. We're thrilled to know that you find it valuable and we appreciate your support. Happy gaming!
The canted grip makes it much more intuitive for ascend/descend thrusters.
The build quality of VKB is next level. Putting it together from the box felt right and left me feeling a level of satisfaction usually reserved for DIY projects (but it was also really easy).
Theres enough buttons to bind to secondary functions you need and they are all responsive. It feels good in the hand.
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad to hear that you find the grip on the Gladiator EVO Omni Throttle to be intuitive for ascend/descend thrusters. Our team takes great pride in the build quality of our products, and we're happy to know that you were satisfied with your experience putting it together. We designed the throttle with enough buttons to accommodate all your secondary functions, and we're glad to hear that they are all responsive. Thank you for choosing VKB and happy gaming!
Great gear wouldn't buy anything else!! Perfect controls
It has a great build quality. The grip feels like an airworthy part, the design is ergonomic (built for large hands I think but still feels good), the switches are great, the movement is smooth and controlled. It makes you want to fly a real twin-engine plane!
Best value joystick on the market !
Smooth and makes playing games a joy.
Really fantastic service from VKB AU AAA+++
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing the Gladiator EVO 'WWII Combat Edition' joystick! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying it and that our service met your expectations. We strive to provide the best value for our customers and we're glad to see that it shows in your experience. Happy gaming!
amazing purchase, loving every second of it when im playing Star Citizen with my mates. easy to setup and put together straight out of the box
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your T-Rudder Mk.V Pedals and that they were easy to set up straight out of the box. Happy gaming with your friends in Star Citizen!
For anyone thinking about "will the Gladiator EVO Flight Stick" cut it in Elite Dangerous, just get it. I bought it (the Premium) primarily to use in Elite, and compared to my "Saitek 55 Hotas joystick," the difference is night and day. The array of buttons on the upper part of the stick is similar to the Saitek but the six others on the base (including a throttle) make it almost a mini hotas in itself. I've only had it for less than a week, but just the feel of the buttons and the gimbal, suggests it has been built to last. The fact that you get a kit of spare springs, of different tensions and spare buttons is all the more impressive. The only change I made was to replace the installed 20g gimbal springs with the supplied lighter 10g springs, which for me, makes the stick perfect for space combat in Elite. For the moment, I'm still using the tired old Saitek Throttle (with all its busted buttons) but will definitely pair the Gladiator with the STECS Standard Throttle as soon as I get some spare cash. For Elite Dangerous, at least, I couldn't recommend the Gladiator Premium enough.
Thank you for your positive review of the Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your purchase and that it has exceeded your expectations in terms of gameplay in Elite Dangerous. We take pride in providing a high-quality product that is built to last, and we are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the buttons and gimbal. We appreciate your feedback about the gimbal springs and will take it into consideration for future improvements. We hope that you continue to enjoy your Gladiator EVO and we look forward to potentially pairing it with the STECS Standard Throttle in the future. Happy gaming!