Hey Casmo, fantastic review, thanks so much! At around 7:25 in the video with the white half-moon-shaped detent-thingy, when the throttle moves over the detent, the half-moon itself moves quite a lot, and that looks horribly cheap, and looks as if the detent would feel very wobbly. Was that just because you didn't properly tighten the screw just to show how easy these things are to swap, or is it like that even when tightening the screw?
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
It’s probably my half ass tightening. Again, I don’t really use it so I probably did it wrong.
@bodifx Жыл бұрын
Looks like the screw just wasn't tightened enough, you can see it moving up and down on the left side.
@Darrylx444 Жыл бұрын
He totally messed up the installation of that detent frame. Not sure how, because it's super easy to do correctly on mine. Rock solid, no flex at all. The front edge slides under a lip, and the back screws down with a thumb screw. And he didn't even tighten the metal detent either, as you can see it move relative to the frame too. Zero attention, I guess?
@yurgon15723 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, good to know VKB did a good job there! That looks like one of the best detent-solutions on the market right now. 👍
@viperfan711 ай бұрын
If you tighten it down properly, it doesn't move at all
@MattWagner Жыл бұрын
Good stuff, we'll be adding default profiles for the most popular DCS aircraft.
@RiznNuke Жыл бұрын
Good call there, Matt! Have a nice weekend.
@ImpendingJoker Жыл бұрын
Wish you would do this for the Saitek X56 Rhino so I didn't have to make my own profiles for every new aircraft.
@Darrylx444 Жыл бұрын
Good idea, but there's only 4 spare frames that come with the throttle/kit, and dozens of different AB locations for various DCS modules. Would it be possible to make a series of pre-made user-loadable throttle curve profiles within DCS itself, so the user can easily import them for each module to match up to the same physical AB detent location, say 75% or whatever. This would be a huge time-saver compared to the individual manual tweaking method that people are doing now, and as a bonus usable for all of the different throttles out there too. Some food for thought anyway.
@krostouin Жыл бұрын
Speaking of which, why all new devices I tested have axis binded for yaw, roll, rudder and throttle ? It doesnt matter if it's a joystick, throttle or pedals. All major axis are binded by default. It's time consuming to correct for every module, and confusing for new players. For instance, why TPR has throttle axis binded by default ? Idem for Wwing joystick.
@TomP-148 Жыл бұрын
The M2K 😅
@baomao7243 Жыл бұрын
I like your presentation style. Essential info. To the point. No BS. The brisk pace reinforces the “No wasted time. Stick to salient points.”. Well done.
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
I just really hate doing these kinda vids so I just wanna get it over with. 🤷🏻♂️
@baomao7243 Жыл бұрын
@@CasmoTV 😳😉
@pdep10 ай бұрын
Brisk pace maybe good for Texas cattle auctions but not necessarily here where clarity is prime, not speed. UMMV ✌
@baomao724310 ай бұрын
@@pdep Haha. Yeah, i hear you. Fast but not to fast is all relative. I often rewind KZbin videos in 10 sec chunks to repeat key points and watch WHERE in the cockpit the clicks were made.
@bill8791 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely going to get one of these as a replacement for my Warthog throttle. The customisations both physical and what you can program are awesome. Totally blown away with the Gunfighter III and MCG.
@nicolaskrinis7614 Жыл бұрын
Get a Winwing 10th anniversary throttle with any of the grips. Tactile feddback shape 2 and 3 way switches which you can operate without even looking at the throttle. Very immersive. They are visually stunning and use all the latest tech in their sensors and buttons.
@tsangarisjohn Жыл бұрын
This will be my next throttle. My t1600 has been acting up. The price point is good for my tight budget. Not cheap but it makes sense. Thanks for the review
@Hav0k Жыл бұрын
Okay.... I wasn't all that interested in VKB's throttle, but those swappable buttons are INSANELY SMART! Definitely a great idea. Thanks for reviewing this Casmo. Definitely a great review!
@singhl3 Жыл бұрын
I'd been hoping VKB would release something like this. Thanks for the review!
@karlykarlsquell6520 Жыл бұрын
Thats probably the best review of a throttle i've ever seen.... thx a lot buddy!
@thanksskeletor4812 Жыл бұрын
Thumb slew is actually a major bonus for me, I have heard others much prefer the thumb slew as well. Interesting to hear you prefer something else!
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
Hate it.
@CoyoteOne Жыл бұрын
Agreed, love the side thumb, HATE the slew on my index finger.
@JSmith73 Жыл бұрын
I'm getting used to it very very quickly, coming from the DeltaSim Warthog. I did put my concave MCGU hat on it though, it honestly makes a big difference and ought to be provided in the box. (Great video Cosmo! I was slightly triggered by the roll over the untightened profile though :-) Tightened down, there's no flex in the profile at all)
@AdamD19D Жыл бұрын
Very nice. VKB is an excellent company. They didn't have a throttle when i got my setup so i have a Virpil mongoose cm3, but i do use their stick and rudder pedals. No complaints at all
@MisterMannIndy Жыл бұрын
Oh man, I have been waiting for someone to do this. Really glad it was you, Casmo! I am in the market for this. Glad to hear it has some heft to it and it didn't feel cheap. Not sure how I feel about the slew being on the thumb. After years of slewing TDC with my index finger and not dealing with angles, I don't know how this will translate to my brain. I am a fan of VKB and have their ultimate stick (which I love). I have the old TWCS from Thrustmaster that works just fine with some upgrades that I've done to the internals. Price is outstanding. Thanks for putting this out there for the community.
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s literally my only real gripe. Everything else is superb and for the price… fuggitaboutit
@MisterMannIndy Жыл бұрын
@@CasmoTV yeah .... that price can make people overlook a number of issues.
@JSmith73 Жыл бұрын
@@MisterMannIndy Came from Warthog with the awesome Deltasim mod. I've pretty much gotten used to the thumb slew already after a few days. It's very comfortable to use. I do use the concave hat for it though, from the MCGU - it wouldn't surprise me if VKB started adding it in the box, but it can be ordered separately for very cheap. The STECS hat moved to MCGU isn't all bad - certainly a good swap.
@MisterMannIndy Жыл бұрын
@@JSmith73 thanks!
@racingtheweb Жыл бұрын
I already bought the VPC CM3 some months ago, so the Stecs is late for me, but I really use the finger lift (combined with the left/right throttle handle) for staring up/shutting down the engines 1 and 2 of the A10c, F18, AH64, etc. It's more realistic I guess.
@jubuttib Жыл бұрын
Interesting mention on the "industry standard" for the TDC, I've been trying to look into that and so far I think the split is favouring side mounted on real ones. Pretty much everything French, the Gripen, the Harrier, the F-16 and by extension the JF-17, the F-35, these all have the TDC under the thumb. The Hornet and Eurofighter have it under the index finger, and the F-15, F-22 and A-10 (off the top of my head) have it under the middle finger (imo the worst position, I'd much rather it be under the index finger). The angle change can trip people up, and real planes have much longer levers and as a result change the angle less, usually. I wonder if VKB could code in a mode, where the throttle position is read, and it rotates the output of the TDC, such that it always is aligned... =)
@Banzai431 Жыл бұрын
This is why I'm really waiting for the rail version. A linear throw instead of an arc will fix that issue of the thumb stick alignment I think.
@jubuttib Жыл бұрын
@@Banzai431 I think my first attempt will be swapping the cone type top for a castle type, so I can always feel the cardinal directions. Still going to keep an eye on the premium rail version, and I'm pretty sure I can get rid of the stecs if necessary, but upgrading from the TWCS feels pretty timely. =)
@saffakanera Жыл бұрын
I really dig how modular it is, one thing I've noticed since getting a modest X56 (My first big input count Hotas gear) is that while mimicking reality is cool, sometimes moving around stuff is just better for me. I can ease up on "reality" for some personal ease of use. If I could physically move some controls around instead of logically, that'd be even better. The slew switches on the side (right side / left hand thumb) of the X56 throttle screws me up in the AC-10C so much in DCS, glad I'm not the only one who keeps pushing the wrong directions, incredibly frustrating when you're in high workload mode. Think I might map them counterclockwise a single step, because most often than not, my throttle is "forward" (Aircraft), I mean it's a dirty workaround but your suggestion of forward facing hat switches would probably work much better in terms of orientation.
@JPsTechReviews Жыл бұрын
Great review, straight to the point. I haven’t ever reviewed any of their products before but it has a very solid look. Keep up the good work and thanks again.
@SQUID_2259 Жыл бұрын
Great review Casmo!! Down and dirty, straight to the good stuff!!
@RocketToTheMoose Жыл бұрын
One thing that I don't think was mentioned is that the least expensive version, the Mini, needs to be mounted on something. It''s not stable enough to be used by itself on a desktop. But, the next version up ($20 more I think), can be used desktop, plus it has some extra buttons on the base. Also, the tray that comes with all the extra detents and button modules and stuff only comes with the Standard version (what Casmo has here) and Max version (though you can purchase that stuff separately).
@jonathanclarke4529 Жыл бұрын
I use a TWCS mounted to an IKEA stool which was about £8. No need to put anything on your desktop especially because it 's totally the wrong height.
@oldfrend Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanclarke4529 lots of manufacturers sell HOTAS mounts that bolt to your desk, if you need something more specific that you can easily move around.
@oldfrend Жыл бұрын
bout damn time. i've been shopping for a throttle but my brain melts at the outrageous prices. this looks like a damn fine piece of kit for a woefully empty market segment. VKB black friday sale plz!
@ImpendingJoker Жыл бұрын
The metal toggles are one of the things I like best about my X56 Rhino.
@eillswim22 күн бұрын
i 3d printed a new cap for the thumb slew, Made a castle hat, that way i always know which way is which regardless of the throttle angle it is swappable, it just pulls off
@jebb125 Жыл бұрын
options are the best, if I was looking I would get this, but since I have 2 orions with 3 diff handles i dont need this . nice review
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you are all set.
@theforgedone Жыл бұрын
Good review. I have to disagree on the slew though, I'm so happy this is on the side. Especially for different types of flight sims (space flight, etc.). It would be nice, though, if it was able to be moved for different users!
@A_Muddy_Rambler Жыл бұрын
I picked it up earlier this month. I really like it. The vkb software is a little rough to get a good grip on, but when you do you can chane any button to do anything you want (i.e turn encoder wheel to an axis). Another thing to know is the if you take out the hats there is a process to get the throttle to recognize the new piece. This process was not on the youtube playlist that the card gives. It can be found on KZbin though. Another thing to note is that the thumb stick recognizes the angle of the throttle and will ensure that whenever you pull back it is on the axis you want.
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
I wasn’t getting that. Atleast not enough that it made a difference to me.
@A_Muddy_Rambler Жыл бұрын
@@CasmoTV I thought that setting was turned on at startup, but it can also be set in the software which I had to do when I accidentally deleted the axis once.
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
Yeah idk. Wouldn’t really change my opinion. I just personally really don’t like having to rely on my thumb to slew since most of the other buttons are also for the thumb. If it’s a finger slew then I can dedicate one finger to that job and be done with it.
@joachimkramer1448 Жыл бұрын
Awesome as always Casmo
@MrSpinkser Жыл бұрын
Not for me, but always great to see new quality input hardware on the market. It‘s good to have options. I hope at some point in the near future force feedback will be back as more affordable mainstream options. (and what about ffb yaw-pedals)?
@Not-today-wb9do10 ай бұрын
Great review however its only relevant to the max version you got sent. .what they don't tell you is all extra parts are at extra cost an the only way to buy them is in a kit form . The mini that seems like the best bang for buck is actually a really bad buy . It has a bunch of single press buttons but only 1- 5 way hat , you can buy more 5 ways hats but that's an extra 60 bucks an the kit comes with 3 buttons / 3- 5 way hats an 3 cap to go on the buttons... .first off nobody who buys the 5 way hats needs buttons they have the 3 they took out of the throttle where the hats will be going .so the kit is mostly a waste of money an the throttle itself has less functionally out of the box then a thrustmaster twsc at twice the price. That throttle has 3- 4 way hats a 2 way switch plus 3 buttons a rudder axis and a thumbwheel axis not an encoder that you cant use for anything .unless you going to buy the whole hog if you already have the thrustmaster just keep it you give up way to much for the sake of a bit of aesthetics an pay a premium for the privilege
@martind181968 Жыл бұрын
Very nice review Casmo---Thanks !!! Do you think the Stecs Mini Plus would be heavy enough that it won't move around when adjusting throttle positions ? From the pictures of the Mini Plus it looks top heavy without the extended base as in the Stecs Standard.
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
I’d probably bolt it down to something
@m0rph3u5. Жыл бұрын
Thanks Comso for the great honest review. Certainly, the modularity and the price tag are really neat features. Would you stick with Virpil's MT-50 throttle or switch to VKB's?
@paristo Жыл бұрын
08:00 concur about the hat axis being under thumb. That was my kill switch for this. As first of all, thumb is not so precise as index finger in that grip position when it is sideways, and when that hat angles changes. We don't need to gasp tightly from the throttle like in the real thing, so we can make more accurate movements with index finger, but at least could have allowed to swap it to front...
@benjaminrayburn Жыл бұрын
Thanks for calling out the thumb slew. Unfortunately for me that’s a show stopper. It’s too bad the slew is not one of the swappable positions, since evidently some people do prefer it on the thumb.
@jacobcarpenter53095 ай бұрын
Awsome casmo didnt know u were a kiowa pilot i worked on uh60 with 10th mnt love to do a video with ya flying the two
@ElHyperion6 ай бұрын
What do you guys use the front/rear paddles for? I still haven't found a comfortable use for them, in the A-10C for example. I changed one of the scroll encoders to a virtual axis that I use for zooming (as the default encoder buffer was too slow and laggy), so I don't need to use the paddles for zooming as well.
@tequila6955 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Cas.
@dcsunscripted10 ай бұрын
Good video, a bit different angle (e.g. no interest in detents, particularly on this throttle :-)). BTW: Casmo, after a few months, any new perspective on that thumb slew? I had little problems to start using it (going from TWCS with an index finger slew) although it was not totally smooth, of course. Do you use away as up with the thumb slew?
@CasmoTV10 ай бұрын
Haven’t touched it since.
@generic_luke Жыл бұрын
Hey, quick question about the slew stick- Can the top of the top of it be swapped out as it can with regular hats? A different one could make it a bit easier to keep in mind which way is up.
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
Good question. I believe no but I didn’t try. I’ll have to look.
@generic_luke Жыл бұрын
@@CasmoTV Much appreciated. Even if its not, Im sure somebody will come up with a solution eventually.
@JSmith73 Жыл бұрын
@generic_luke, the concave one from the MCGU fits perfectly.
@Darrylx444 Жыл бұрын
Nice review, thanks for sharing. But no mention of the software at all. That's a shame because it is very good, unlocking lots more functionality for this hardware. You can convert rotary encoders into axes, for example. Probably on the next video, I assume. 👍
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
no I’m not making a series of videos about a gadget. This isn’t a tutorial. It’s a first impressions review.
@Darrylx444 Жыл бұрын
@@CasmoTV Oh, OK. I misunderstood your video description text I guess: "A new video (one of many) on the new Throttle from VKB."
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
@@Darrylx444 nope. Just means everyone with a camera and a KZbin channel has already made a video on the thing. But they asked me to and so I have.
@falmatrix2r6 ай бұрын
Orion 2 throttle or this? I want to upgrade from a x52, it’s just been hard to choose between WinWing, VKB and Virpil I’m flying a F14 in DCS and Star Citizen
@donrumsey Жыл бұрын
Received my throttle couple weeks ago. Still trying to config my TDC slew. Any luck for you ? Thanks!
@wurstcrewchief27983 ай бұрын
Hey CasmoTV where did you get that Helmet holder that is on the wall behind you at?
@CasmoTV3 ай бұрын
It was a gift
@wurstcrewchief27983 ай бұрын
@@CasmoTV Dang it! I figured haha. I have looked them up and never found one that looked like that. Need one for my helmet...
@KevTCC8 ай бұрын
Has the TDC being on the side continued to be an issue or did you get used to it quickly?
@CasmoTV8 ай бұрын
Idk I haven’t used it since.
@AegisAuroraTV Жыл бұрын
Happy with my Orion 2 atm but going to consider it once it breaks. Along with the Mongoose.
@simracer12564 ай бұрын
Is there enough hats on this for flying the Apache?
@Cocokingable1 Жыл бұрын
Buy once cry once i say, Virpil Controls all the way
@RW-zn8vy Жыл бұрын
Yes Virpil are the best but vkb is meant to be cost efficient and they dons good job with their quality.
@chrispope42966 ай бұрын
I have all virpil sticks and bases and decided to go with thr stecs max because the versatility of this thing is absolutely insane and not to mention all the customization is the best bar none. Was a tough decision because I'm very pro virpil but absolutely glad I went with this instead
@TheProtector737 Жыл бұрын
Nice vid thank you! What do you think between this or the F-15EX Throttle? Thank you.
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
That’s a hard question to answer. Too many variables. Both are excellent but one has a thumb slew…
@TheProtector737 Жыл бұрын
@@CasmoTV 👍
@Flob2359 Жыл бұрын
Do you think it would be a down grade from an Orion 2 f18 grip?
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
Downgrade isn’t the word I would use. I personally don’t like the Orion, but it does have more buttons. As for the grip; again other than the thumb slew I find it a superior design in that you can easily swap around the buttons.
@uglyigor3055 Жыл бұрын
Hi casmo. Thanks for the great review. My question: Can the two levers / button in the front of the throttle be mapped as an axis or buttons only? Cause is that my current throttle is the thrustmaster TWCS and one of the things that I love the most is the lever axis in the front which I use as a rudder control for the AH-64. Otherwise I would need to buy additional rudders and that would make the switch to the new throttle system way more expensive for me.
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
Not sure.
@uglyigor3055 Жыл бұрын
@@CasmoTV haha too bad. Thanks anyway for the reply. That is one crucial information that I was not able to get a definitive answer yet.
@tripleheart297011 ай бұрын
@@uglyigor3055I have the exact same question as you do. I love the lever axis on the front of the TWCS throttle, it makes a great rudder control, but the throttle slider is way too sticky to allow any fine throttle control, and it especially sucks when used for a helicopter collective. If you can use the front levers on the VKB as axis controls then this would be the perfect throttle for me.
@Not-today-wb9do10 ай бұрын
just loosen the screw a little clean of any grease from the rails an finger on some regular ol vegetable cooking oil on the rails an on the plastic bits that slide move it back an fords a few times to spread it an done . ive had my second hand when i got it twcs for over a year i use as a cyclic smooth as silk never had any of the sticking problem people complain about @@tripleheart2970
@ArrKayCee Жыл бұрын
Anyone want a F15EX throttle with the orion 2 base? I made a mistake lol.
@lucas94679 ай бұрын
if i buy throttle from virpila ,and the whole stick with the base from VKB, will it work together?
@CasmoTV9 ай бұрын
A VKB stick with virpil base? I don’t believe so
@toddw6716 Жыл бұрын
Would love a review on the winning throttle. They need to send you one as your reviews are no BS!
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
Already did one.
@toddw6716 Жыл бұрын
@@CasmoTV oh thanks i will do a search
@tuukka518 Жыл бұрын
TBH, pretty weird that you can't change the microstick location as that is movable (and you can have two) in Gunfighter ultimate.
@neuzdost1939 Жыл бұрын
Why it's 60€ more expensive today?
@bilbo_skywalker Жыл бұрын
any desk mount on the market compatible with stecs?
@kendil22 Жыл бұрын
Lol I prefer the slew on the side, never liked it in the front. Probably from the years I used a CH throttle.
@simracer12562 ай бұрын
What is it like as a collective?
@Scoobydcs Жыл бұрын
how do i get 1 in the uk?
@macedk Жыл бұрын
Nice :)
@bmbpdk4 ай бұрын
Thrustmaster T16 million?? Wow, i know i havent kept up with Thrustmaster products lately, but man im behind ! 😀 Jokes aside, this throttle looks based roughly on the Su-25 throttle.
@chartphred1 Жыл бұрын
Cost here in Australia is definitely NOT awesome, it's downright bloody EXPENSIVE!
@HuntingtonBetsy2 ай бұрын
113 Juston Road
@mikel1062 Жыл бұрын
Casmo bummed no stream on Tuesday. Looking forward to the next episode
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
11th.
@MstSiya-o5s2 ай бұрын
Carolyne Mountains
@silentone11111111 Жыл бұрын
So better than thrustmaster. Not as good as the Virpil. The white buttons suck a bit. I bet they move to grey like on a US jet soon. I love their joystick. My Kosmosima grip is my fave over my virpil and thrustmaster.
@ZephaniahHedy-t9k2 ай бұрын
Cesar Club
@Ryan-or1jm9 ай бұрын
Agree with the aesthetics. The white looks really cheap. Doesn't look as good as the original renders which is really annoying because it's still not a cheap throttle
@AveryShibahara-w2c2 ай бұрын
Treutel Springs
@CasmoTV2 ай бұрын
Niagara Falls
@NancyAnderson-n7m2 ай бұрын
Adrien Path
@GuntherJessica-i3q2 ай бұрын
Lucile Junction
@BettyDavis-m2r2 ай бұрын
Ethel Forges
@NeelesPolash2 ай бұрын
Cynthia Creek
@cyberpunkalphamale Жыл бұрын
1:38
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
You’re gonna love my nuts.
@viper31stvfw86 Жыл бұрын
the different detents look a bit "cheap" maybe they wanna improve the material. i think, those detents didn´t last very long in daylie use over a certain amount of time, could be wrong, but it looks like that.
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
I mean… plastic isn’t always indicative of cheap. 🤷🏻♂️
@tedburg6042 Жыл бұрын
The detent holders are plastic, but the detents and the rollers on the arms they contact are metal alloy.
@HumphreyGodfery-f6c2 ай бұрын
Hillary Mews
@JeffreyMcAtee-u2p2 ай бұрын
Johan Knoll
@JSRJS Жыл бұрын
WinWing is much better made (solid metal for all the major parts) and you can get Orion 2 throttle base with a throttle handle for around $200.....this VKB is WAY too expensive for what they are offering...For example the Orion2 + F/A-18 Hornet Throttle Combo is $199 right now. The new F15e Orion 2 throttle combo is $235 right now
@JSRJS Жыл бұрын
It looks super cheaply made compared to WinWing etc... I do like the fact you can move the buttons around pretty easily. That's a pretty unique feature others don't offer out of the box. However, all that cheap plastic makes me think you're going to see these things breaking pretty quick, especially when they have moving parts touching or being plastic
@CasmoTV Жыл бұрын
Well it’s considerably cheaper than WinWing so…
@jubuttib Жыл бұрын
Plastic might be cheaper than metal, but don't think this is "cheap plastic". Even their lowest end Gladiator is made to be really sturdy, with tough, precision made plastic parts. It's much more like the fiberglass reinforced plastic you see in powertools than what is used in for example all the Saitek/Logitech stuff or the T16000M stick. I've taken my Gladiator apart and put it back together about a dozen times by now (button/joystick module swaps, gimbal upgrade when the EVO upgrade kit came out, experimenting with half a dozen different greases just to sate my curiosity, stock ended up being the best btw), and I have also taken apart and rebuilt various Logitech, Thrustmaster and Saitek joysticks over the decades, and the quality of the construction and plastic parts is almost incomparable. The Logitech, TM and Saitek stuff always requires you to pull, twist, bend and jam stuff around, with snaps and pops galore. By comparison the Gladiator's pieces slot in and out of their place smoothly, and everything fits perfectly. All the structural screws in the grip also attach to threaded brass inserts rather than tapping to plastic. Everything is thought out properly and easy to work on, with no ratsnests of wires around (looking at you, Thrustmaster). It really feels like working with a good quality tool, rather than a cheap toy. Also on the throttle, the actual axis are set on proper ball bearings, when for example the Warthog throttle uses a plastic shaft between plastic clamps, so that friction wears it out. VKB didn't cheap out on this, or the Gladiator. They did a lot of engineering, used quality materials, and focused their efforts on making a great product at a price point where nothing else touches it for price to performance. Sure, if you want all metal and are willing to pay for it, Virpil and WinWing will cater to you, and maybe VKB later as well, they still seem like they're going to come out with the premium models later on. That's fine, to each their own. I'm just happy that finally there's an upgrade from the TWCS that's reasonably priced, well made and full of functionality, the bang for buck accompaniment for the leading bang for buck joystick. =)
@JSRJS Жыл бұрын
@@CasmoTV Not really. The new F15e Orion 2 throttle combo is $235 right now and you can also get the Orion 2 throttle base with a F-18 throttle handle for around $200. But I still like this throttle for low end/starter especially with the button options (ability to move them around with spares). That's pretty awesome. Great review regardless. You covered everything well. Its good that there's more options than there used to be in the throttle/hotas market.
@JSmith73 Жыл бұрын
@@jubuttib Yup, have the STECS rig mounted next to my Warthog as an experiment - the STECS feels *way* better in my hand; the throttle movement is superb, the movable detents are next level good for multi use - and all the switches are awesome. The STECS feels very premium to me - and is a perfect match for the MCGU. The fingerlift buttons are extremely good for things like sidewinder uncage + depress buttons too, there's just so much flexibility here.
@RocketToTheMoose Жыл бұрын
FWIW VKB's 2 year warranty is twice as long as WinWing's. Seems like they must have some faith in their construction.
@nicolaskrinis7614 Жыл бұрын
Not a fan of the culture of the company, especially the NA store. Their representatives are all over reddit and doing their best to play the role of being snarky dicks. I bought an MCG ultimate grip and waited for months (they haven't had the base for close to 10 months) for a base to be in stock. Now I'm stuck with a grip and they (VKB) don't happen to sell a base (GF IV, now, my grip was for a GF III) and it's sitting pretty on my bookcase. So they were out of stock on the basis of their higher end bases for almost a year! Would you trust this company? Thanks for the review Casmo, sorry about the rant, but the throttle and control unit look gawdy and even uglier than the Virpil control units. Plus VKB's software is a rather bad joke. I don't work for Winwing, they mop the floor in terms of service, great products and extremely helpful staff. Now they have a local NA warehouse with free shipping. Really impressed by their offerings and I own quite a few WW units. Ordered a Black Shark collective with base and can't wait to try it out. :)
@kurt1200320028 ай бұрын
how can people this smart and this dumb at the same time. momentary switches, rocker switches and so on are JUST BUTTONS. We got a freaking keyboard with tons of buttons. Do you know what we don't have ? 2/3 WAY TOGGLE SWITCHES. "Oh look we got 10-15 more buttons aside the 80-100 ones I already have in front of me!!!" said nobody. What we need is a panel with 2 and 3 way toggle switches with 2 and 3 signal positions. What that means. If I got a 3 way toggle switch, pc needs to see a button being pressed for each individual position, not what lazy TM did where you got 2 position and neutral. You got a modular design VKB, so PLEASE make a switch extension.
@l3VGV Жыл бұрын
Years? lol Decades!!!
@keithancajas46237 ай бұрын
way to pricey!!!
@CasmoTV7 ай бұрын
Idk about that opinion.
@keithancajas46237 ай бұрын
hmm i checked again after your comment. the price has gone down from 1000aud here in Australua to half that for the standard edition which is more reasonable.
@toddw6716 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Thanks, that side slew is no go.
@freshs56477 ай бұрын
Hello, can you please inform if there are rudder axis?