VKB Gladiator

[Alpine Scenery 1,609]

https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product=gladiator-evo-space-combat-edition

Is this worth it, or is there anything better under $150?

Currently using a Logitech Extreme Pro 3D which is really good for the price, but just wondering if I should upgrade to something else...
 

Edited September 13, 2022 by Alpine Scenery

[jymp 168]

I’ve had both, stick with the Extreme 3D Pro, best bang for the buck

[RichieFly 729]

I have the Gunfighter model and it's worth every penny. So, I bet it is worth it.

[Alpine Scenery 1,609]

I bought the Gladiator Evo SCG Premium, was $200, pretty pricey for a joystick...
I've always only owned cheap sticks though, so hopefully worth it.

 

[turnandbank 243]

4 hours ago, Alpine Scenery said:

I bought the Gladiator Evo SCG Premium, was $200, pretty pricey for a joystick...
I've always only owned cheap sticks though, so hopefully worth it.

Let us know how you make out. I have been considering this one myself.

[turnandbank 243]

8 hours ago, jymp said:

I’ve had both, stick with the Extreme 3D Pro, best bang for the buck

That surprises me. I owned an Extreme 3D Pro years back. It was the worst joystick I owned by far. Almost unusable due to being too light weight and very erratic inputs. Best was my old MS sidewinder until it finally died. I'm still using my trusty CH Products Flightstick Pro, but it is getting old and less precise now. Starting to think about replacing it.

[Luis Hernandez 570]

On 9/13/2022 at 3:56 PM, Alpine Scenery said:

Is this worth it, or is there anything better under $150?

I have it (I use the Premium Left one) and I use it with their THQ. Best money I ever spent in hardware. I changed the springs for the lighter ones, and switched two of the 4-way hat switches. My only complaint is that the rudder and the 4-way switches are too stiff for my liking.

If you like tinkering, this is the best one you may get.

[jymp 168]

Now the VKB Gladiator NXT EVO stick is a great stick, just have to make your own profiles for it, has anyone made a MSFS profile for it yet ??