Any good?
Gladiator EVO ‘Space Combat Edition’?
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Very good if you choose premium grip. Get two (left+right) and it's the best HOSAS for ED money can buy. (IMO, of course 
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The main difference from the previous version are adjustable dry clutches which is an amazing feature for space sims where you don't really need any resistance on the stick movement.
)The main difference from the previous version are adjustable dry clutches which is an amazing feature for space sims where you don't really need any resistance on the stick movement.
I rem the warthog was tough near its centre resistance wise I struggled to be precise...……….. the resistance thing sounds interesting
still the best stick ive held to date till I try that of course if I ever do...…………….
with the old sidewinder 2 from Microsoft if you killed power only that killed all resistance
with power low there was some with it high it was for hulks only (you could build wrist strength mus with forcefeedback)
and is to date imo the best stick ever made it just need a leftie option adecent mounting( had to use a g clamp) and a metal feel to be for want of a better word fully 6dof perfect the first models had a direct mains feed lol
it was quickly discontinued on reliability issues as there weren't any (I still have mine decades later abliet a now broken hat switch wont input right)
still the best stick ive held to date till I try that of course if I ever do...…………….
with the old sidewinder 2 from Microsoft if you killed power only that killed all resistance
with power low there was some with it high it was for hulks only (you could build wrist strength mus with forcefeedback)
and is to date imo the best stick ever made it just need a leftie option adecent mounting( had to use a g clamp) and a metal feel to be for want of a better word fully 6dof perfect the first models had a direct mains feed lol
it was quickly discontinued on reliability issues as there weren't any (I still have mine decades later abliet a now broken hat switch wont input right)
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Hmmm...
I'm now contemplating chucking another hundred quid in the ring and going Virpil Alpha with WarBRD base
I'm now contemplating chucking another hundred quid in the ring and going Virpil Alpha with WarBRD base
me thinks there really really needs to be a shop a great shop
with all stick brands laid out for testing and a bring your own binds options the which!
shop for sim heads if u like..
free trials for "I am leaving with a stick today" or a small fee per stick (maintenance costs+ staff)
and the name I was dicing with either smegalot megastore or give it sum
with all stick brands laid out for testing and a bring your own binds options the which!
shop for sim heads if u like..free trials for "I am leaving with a stick today" or a small fee per stick (maintenance costs+ staff)
and the name I was dicing with either smegalot megastore or give it sum
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I upgraded to the Evo SCE with the premium grip from an X52 Pro. It's a great stick allround, and the adjustability and the programming possibilities make it very versatile. I never had a stick as good as this one, and didn't think it was possible to not have deadzones . Great bang for the buck.
My only complaint would be that the twist axis is too stiff and not adjustable. The twist also makes a slight "squishy" noise. I haven't done alot of hours on the stick yet, I hope the twist gets a bit softer after the break-in period. Apparently you can change the dampening grease, but that's not something I want to do.
. Great bang for the buck.My only complaint would be that the twist axis is too stiff and not adjustable. The twist also makes a slight "squishy" noise. I haven't done alot of hours on the stick yet, I hope the twist gets a bit softer after the break-in period. Apparently you can change the dampening grease, but that's not something I want to do.
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I just m put my Premium pair up on Ebay if you wanna save some money.
Mods - I looked over the forum rules and didn't see anything prohibiting this, nor did I see a subforum for selling related stuff. If I am in the wrong do let me know!
VKB NXT Gladiator Premium Joystick Pair | eBay
In pristine working order, with everything they came with. I re-greased the twist mechanism on both as their smoothness wasn't up to my standards, and a pinch in the shielding of one joystick's internal wire was repaired by me with some shrink tube. Excellent joysticks! Cost for the pair from...
www.ebay.com
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It's easy to do, and very recommended.
would that not come under advertising when it says non frontier related products I mean are they talking about the company itself or the game? (hopefully its gone b4 they notice)
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@HazMyStuph your more than welcome to the forums anyhoot imo
10) Do not advertise non-Frontier related websites
We do not permit the forums to be used as a medium for publishing, spamvertising, or advertising non-Frontier related products.
If you have a fan site or fan server for a Frontier game, you’re more than welcome to put it in your signature, as a signature picture, or as your avatar.
You are welcome to discuss 3rd party products and other company products within our off-topic forum section, but avoid promoting or advertising them.
@HazMyStuph your more than welcome to the forums anyhoot imo
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I'm not advertising ebay, I'm using it to sell an Elite Dangerous relevant item, so I don't see how it'd be a violation. But again, mods can let me know if otherwise.
itsa lovely pair gota admit
itsa lovely pair gota admit
First, and likely last, time I'll ever hear that from another bloke.
First, and likely last, time I'll ever hear that from another bloke.
You might want to avoid Folsom Street then.
you never know you could get lucky or extremely unfortunate
You might want to avoid Folsom Street then.
Lived in SF from ~2006-2011 and I did avoid Folsom. Even at that time it was flooded with drugs and pretty gnarly scenes. Strange mix of tech companies and crazy homeless dudes crapping in public. I don't want to know what it's like nowdays. shutters
smooth criminals aside
so what controllers R you currently using out of interest?
or is it just a beez knees trip if you don't mind me asking?
so what controllers R you currently using out of interest?
or is it just a beez knees trip if you don't mind me asking?
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I'm dropping out of spaceflight games for now. I don't see anything on the horizon, or currently around, that I'm interested in and could use the funds. In the past I owned a Virpil Mongoose, which was absolutely the best joystick I've ever touched. As far as I'm concerned, the only real dual joystick contenders are the VKB NXT Premiums, or the Virpils. Depends on how much you are prepared to spend.
A friend of mine has the Gladiator setup. It's a very nice stick. He uses the Space flight stick and the Omni Throttle Stick together. I'm thinking of getting the same setup this Christmas.
what is that? A joystick repurposed as a throttle?
Basically, yes.