Finding the perfect balance between price and performance in flight simulation hardware is often a struggle. For a long time, I thought I knew who the “budget kings” were, but a new player has changed my mind. After several weeks…
If you are a fan of space simulations like Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous, or X4: Foundations, you know that immersion is everything. Traditionally, if you wanted to look around your cockpit naturally, you had two choices: expensive hardware like TrackIR…
When Thrustmaster announced their new Sol-R modular joystick system, I knew I had to get my hands on it.The company kindly sent me the Sol-R 2 setup so I could test it thoroughly — unboxing, setup, in-game performance, and even…
If you’re like me, you’ve reached a point in space sims where joysticks alone aren’t enough. You need that next level of immersion, and for many, that means head tracking. However, the options are often either very expensive and require…
Every pilot needs a proper cockpit. Whether you are navigating the dangerous sectors of Star Citizen or managing a trade empire in X4: Foundations, your physical setup is just as important as your in-game hardware. Recently, I decided to completely…
Virpil has entered a new era with the release of their CDT-Aeromax Joystick, the first fully integrated stick-and-base solution from the brand. As part of their newly launched Cadet lineup, this joystick is positioned as an affordable yet powerful entry…
I’m humbled. This is the Mount Everest of flight stick setups. Though, I don’t mean that literally, because thankfully it doesn’t require a Sherpa to set up. While I’ve enjoyed my previous controllers, this VIRPIL setup brings a whole new level…