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I upgraded from TWCS (which got less reliable over time) to STECS and I also wasn't impressed by the hats... but I'd say they are better, from what you describe (no personal experience though). Comparing to TWCS alone is not quite fair, that one doesn't have push action, but I really like the hats action on that one, no question about it. STECS 5-way hats are similar to Kosmosima (I own that one), BUT the 5-way hat on the thumb (Premium option) is least precise of them all and easy to press in a wrong direction. With STECS swivelling, it's easy to pull the hat (up) instead of pressing it, especially in the forward position. And sometimes you can do so with the sound exactly the same as a press - because otherwise it has different sound. So for some hats I often accidentally use wrong direction, especially instead of center press. It is probably not as bad as what you demonstrated, but I expected more precision/distinction with 5-way hats on STECS. It's probably not easy to make it so definite. Good analysis, I like it. Some may call it nit-picking, we will eventually use to the action and be more aware of how to use it, but there is some play in the hats and it's good you pointed it out.

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Will it work with the Extreme 3D Pro Joystick??

No great surprise its better than a throttle that costs 1/5 of the price tbf.

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Does it work with series x?

Do they make these for left handers (in other words my left handed joystick in my left hand so would need this to fit my right hand)? If not, does anyone else.?

Thanks for mentioning your glove size: it was great to get an objective measure to work from on how big the unit is!

I wanna buy this or the warthog throttle with my gladiator joystick which one should I do?

Great review, very detailed and easy to understand!

On my TWCS, I modded the thrust with actual bearings (there is a guy that sells the kit on ETSY. Wow! what a difference. You get complete precision - no sticking whats so ever. BUT, I am am thinking of getting this throttle. Thanks for the review.

So, VKB hats are like the old CH hats but with push? Good, I love those hats. My CH Pro Throttle will most likely stay (it's ergonomic, grease-less and has plenty of buttons) but the CH Combatstick is starting to feel a bit cramped for Elite. I've considered Virpil but their throttle is mighty expensive and their sticks seem made mostly for mounting, the way hat switches feel are just another point in favour of VKB.

Why do people prefer pov hats over an analog stick??

I just want a HOTAS throttle for my damned right hand. Im going to have the build the thing myself from the looks of it.

When were you guys at Mildenhall? I ask because I'm a former KC-135 Crew Chief and have worked both tails that are in DCS

2:54 Is that ring dial off centre? If you look at the bottom edge as he rotates it, it looks as if the rim goes higher and lower, indicating an (I assume accidental) off centre mounting?

This was by far the best throttle/platform accessory I have ever bought by far!!. It's much easier to land choppers in DCS using this throttle as collective.

Well I hate this Throttle for one reason look at the old throttle they sold was better and cost the same or little less you got more buttons same mode button then the new one now we get basicly same Throttle with less buttons but higher cost BULLSHIT!!! People seem to keep forgetting to call VIRPIL out for this BS

I really enjoyed that review, thanks. I subscribed assuming you had more because this one was so thorough it seemed made by someone with a lot of experience. 😉 Nice job in any case.

Need to sell my children to buy one of these.

man did ASMR in a throttle review lmaoo

Nice video but comparing them is actually silly since they are at a very different price point lol if you would have compared the Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog with the virpil than it would have made more sense otherwise nice video but comparing something that is 50-80 to 200-300+ is a little silly tbh

That waffle cut texture will be nightmare to clean.

Some of these buttons are giving me chills

Appreciated the auditory

virpil is nice stuff. But man the shipping to the USA is painful.

Sadly, my TWCS rudder is failing.. But gonna keep on keepin' on with it til we have truly met death.

Really good review James, best on YT. I too was looking to upgrade from TWCS. Your precision comparison was just what I wanted to know. Also your focus on feel and ergonomics is very valuable. Just running through the buttons like most reviews do is pointless. I can't believe you don't have more subscribers. Keep it up.

Whene u said it was cheap i thought i was around the TWCS price maybe 200€ but i found that the price is the same as the warthog! 319€... i love flying but my money don't...

I have the 2 previous versions of the Virpil throttle. They make great stuff, for sure. Their 1st version had a detent you could set where you wanted it so you could have either a 50%, afterburner, or idle position detent. It was great, but they deleted it in their last 2 versions due to a high failure rate. Mine never failed, but whatever. I miss the detent, and wish they would re-engineer it and give it back to us. I use it for the 50% position as I use it for forward/reverse thrust in Star Citizen. Not having that tactile indicator for neutral thrust is a real inconvenience. Otherwise, I love it.

Why don't more people know more about Virpil flight sim controls people say that they cost a lot butt if you look at the quality compared to all the others on the market i have tried all the others even the warthog from what i have heard and read i really want to review virpil products

I have the Thrustmaster one as well. Virpil looks amazing, a lot of money for playing computer games though. Especially as you buy each component separately, good thing or bad thing.

As a fellow TWCS owner I have found this very helpful thanks a lot!

How tall are you?

Do the encoder dials have an upper/lower limit or do they turn freely indefinitely?

When he cut the thrustmaster in I literally laughed out loud. Man I wish someone would compare the mongoos to the TM warthog.

Can someone explain to me why a keyboard isn't used instead of the throttle? Wouldn't that be more efficient?

Think i'll get the stick and throttle instead of the PS5/XBS. This is classy, precision gear.

Is this compatible with Microsoft flight simulator 2020?

a very nice vid sir! well done!

Glad to find this review as I'm about to make the same jump (TWCS to Virpil). Pertaining to the accuracy on the TM throttle, I'd ask if you Nyogel'ed it. The Nyogel 767a makes a huge difference on both the T16k sticks and the TWCS throttle. It gets rid of the "sticking" on the throttle and allows for minute actuation, like the kind refueling from a tanker requires. Ah, you just said you greased it. I think you'd have found the Nyogel is better for this as it adds hydraulic resistance that smooths out the movement. Doesnt matter anymore I suppose, but the TWCS is excellent for its price. I just got the Constellation Alpha grip and I agree with what you're saying about the hats and their lack of surety. I'm finding I have to press each button a specific way to get the results I expect, I cant simply press them. It's as if I have to position my finger appropriately before I actuate the hat. It's a little frustrating, but given how many more buttons I got moving from the WRDBird grip to the Alpha, I'll get over it.

Curious if u have a virpil stick? I like a few things y did with thus review

Why ya need so many buttons lol

does it has a afterburner dent?

1:20.5 Hard to reach ALL THOSE BALLS

is the flap selector an axis, dont think you mentioned it. is that normal for flaps to be controlled with a single axis? surely needs to be 3 way selection right?

Well done you have shown the throttle in very detail. I like your review. I wish the hats were made of metal.

TWCS is a cute functional throttle ❤

medical size seven hands are tiny

Really great review. I think throwing in how you had mapped certain inputs and any changes you had made and why.