Took 2 weeks to ship to New Zealand. Quality is incredible and fits my Winwing Orion 2 throttle well. Plenty of spares and parts, easy to adjust and very sturdy. Very happy with it. Easy 5 stars after a few weeks of use

Took 2 weeks to ship to New Zealand. However, quality is incredible and feels very sturdy. Easy to assemble and set up. Very helpful to give me more desk space for things such as study when I’m not playing. Fits my Winwing Orion 2 well. Plenty of spare parts included which is very nice.

The quality of the HOTAS is great, it has smooth control and a good amount of functionality on the stick, the base however doesnt have a whole lot in terms of buttons which if you have the STECS mini it may be a problem if you dont like reaching for your keyboard constantly and the next best thing cost 3x the amount. It also doesn’t use a gimble type mechanism so it has what I call ‘grooves’ on the vertical and horizontal axis’s where it needs extra force to move the stick perpendicular to the direction it already is, for example going full left to left with pitch down (stick up) rather than being the same resistance all around the stick making it hard to formation flight or to complete aerial refuelling but it is something you will get used to.

The product overall is amazing, completely made out of metal, smooth control, sleek design but the only problem is it has no toe breaking which is slightly annoying, the only reason this is a problem is VKB dont have a substitute with the option added but other than that a brilliant product worth the price with build quality alone.

So far after 15-20 hours of flying DCS I have had absolutely no problems at all with the STECS, it has a great build quality, is robust and has enough buttons and thumbsticks to do whatever you want with. Works straight out of the box but can be fine tuned with a pretty in depth pc app to set up detents and what not. Overall a great product that I have actually already recommended to a mate that has more experience than me on flight simulators and he also loves it!

The rudders are great.
The only negative thing I could even possibly find to say was switching to the harder spring setting was somewhat frustrating. Other than that VKB were fantastic to deal with and the kit is awesome. Highly recommend. Feels proper and precise. I use for war thunder sim mode and msfs2020.

I'm not a great pilot by any means but these things have made flying sims amazing enjoyable.

This product is amazing. So much precision and it feels completely natural.
The configurability is a little mind blowing but it's easy to start small and build up the customisation as you get to know it.

Fantastic equipment and fast delivery 👌

My first fight simulator/game was Tomahawk (Amstrad CPC 64) 40 years ago which I thought was fantastic. Now I play MSFS 2020, IL2 Sturmovik and lately getting started in DCS. I had already purchased the VKB Gladiator NXT Pro joystick some time ago. I was not happy my current throttle which was distracting me from the enjoyment of the simulators I play. A recent excellent price on another well known Throttle system sparked my interest, but I reseach everything I buy and was pleasantly surprised that VKB had a throttle the STECS - mini. I felt safer buying this from VKB Australia as the reviews I read were excellent and I knew the quality of VKB products from the Gladiator joystick. I was not disappointed on receiving and setting up the throttle system. The feel and movement of the throttle and switches is excellent. In addition, was the fact that the throttle system is modular and I can add to it over time. This was a birthday present for me for my June birthday with family chipping in. Can't wait for Xmas to get the Standard module and base plate.

Thank you for your products.
Regards Barry P

Good joystick, lots of buttons and good resolution as well as nice feel

So it has been absolutely excellent. Very comfortable, and easily customisable which i find awesome what you can do with optional accessories.

Having used stock length flight sticks for years I had no idea what I was missing out on. Pure control and adds so much to emersion having greater movement like irl aircraft. You will need to add x2 50 strength springs to each of the cams in the base which is perfect resistance. (The 50 strength springs come with extension), honestly, this extension is now a must have in my book.

This HOTAS is a dream to use. So many options with the button swap system, software and very smooth throttle advancement. with a lot of buttons to map it has added to the immersion and ease of flying...I literally don't need to touch the keyboard for any flying now. I love this thing and would 100% recommend. It is a huge upgrade from my TM Warthog.

The Gunfight MK.IV Ultimate stick is an 11/10! fits like a glove, more than ample buttons, looks fantastic and is a pleasure to use. There is not one thing I would alter. I upgraded from the TM Warthog and the GFMk.IV is quite a few levels up from that. Buttons, levers, triggers all feel very high quality. Would 100% recommend.

Had an x52. Made the jump to dual gladiators with Omni throttle on the left. Smooth as and the software lets you adjust everything. Fantastic buy.

This is my first purchase from VKB. I've been a long time user of products I can readily purchase from stores, rather than online. However, I've recently come to the conclusion I've been very wrong in ignoring VKB offerings. The T-Rudder system is impressive with a great build quality and fantastic performance. I look forward to updating my sim rig with additional products. I have my eye set on the Gunfighter and the extension (for cyclic controls) next.

simply just works

I purchased this left handed controller to set up as an omi throttle, and wow I am so happy.
I have used this unit for approx. 2 weeks now and it just suits my hand perfectly.
I recently sold another brand high end throttle and stick and in my opium this is better.
I will now buy the right hand stick.
Many thanks

I have recently bought the STECS Throttle System - Max. The packaging is highly professional and the delivery was only 3 days which is Australia is impressive. I primarily play Star Citizen and the throttle is excellent for this. Easy to set up and the detent (using the W at the 50% mark) allows me to feel where the forward/reverse point is. Lots of buttons and switches to use although I am unsure if a HAT can replace the button at the MB2 position, I tried it and it didnt work. Not a big deal just the position fits a HAT.

The STEM is great and is easily adaptable for my needs.

The ATEN is good but I feel let down by the plastic safety covers for ARMED/SAFE. I keep catching my sleeve on them and as there is no spring to push them back down they then annoy me a bit. A spring for these in future would be a nice to have upgrade which I would buy.

I am hoping that at some point in the future VKB will make a panel specifically for Star Citizen players with the power triangle and some labelled butons to suit us. Until then this is a much appreciated upgrade from my X56 which was fine for what it was and how much I paid for it.

Finally I think this product is well worth the amount I paid for it and I am looking forward to many years of use.

Question. Is there anywhere that has a button map picture for me to print out so I can write down on it what each button has been assigned to. Tried the internet but theres not much out there. Maybe a way to print out from the Device Config utility with user labels a picture of the device and its config. Just a suggestion.

I received mine last week and after spending time setting it up I am impressed by the quality and the ways it can be customised to exactly what I need. Coming from the X56 this is like suddenly waking up :)

Highly recommended. If you cant afford one just keep saving. Its worth it.

A full disclaimer: I exclusively (when time allows) play Elite Dangerous in VR, it's a hobby I love - and this is a non biased review from not a technically minded person.

Years back when I started playing ED i always knew I wanted to try a hotas, this is long before VR. My starter setup was an old hotas and it lasted remarkably well. However as time went by I felt the urge to spoil myself to an upgrade. It took six months of reviews, and reading to settle on a direction, Hosas or Hotas? Purely out of simple preference I decided to upgrade my throttle and decided on the VKB Max.

The main reason I chose the Max was simply because I could easily customise it to emulate the button and hat layout my fingers where muscle trained to.

Once I had done this - via the easily navigable software package, I was set to go. That's when the magic happened for me. I needed to change a hat - go to the youtube tutorial - bingo - easy. I needed to tinker with setting detents - video tutorial - bingo. Whatever I needed to the info was easily accessible - nailed it. After settling in to the new throttle and software the real benefits began to show, button choice, paddle choice, detents, comfort and feel all happened and over a week I went from the comfort of what I knew to a real game changing experience.

After moving beyond what I was so used to I really settled into this throttle and it has been a long time since I have played Elite and with a controller said 'awww yeah man - that's cool'.

TLDR: I love this thing and I can't overstate it. It is absolutely perfect for me. When I have the cash I am returning for the pedals!!! With just this one product alone I will be a repeat customer.

Excellent.

I recently received my Gunfighter MK4 and STECS Standard and fell in love immediately. The STECS is a solid piece of kit with heaps of buttons and sliders. I like how you can set variable detents on the throttle, and set up buttons and switches how you want them. The config software is easy to use, with heaps of YouTube vids and the official discord server for help if I got stumped. If you’re looking for a good high end throttle for your HOTAS with heaps of versatility, then look no further. I am really happy with my purchase, and I am sure you will be as well.

Recently I purchased the Gunfighter MK4 MCG Ultimate. I was initially put off by the price but decided to treat myself, and I am so glad that I did. The stick is buttery smooth, solid and comfortable to hold with all the buttons easy to get too.

VKB were quick to answer any questions, and the after sales support through their discord is second to none.

I recommend that you treat yourself too, as you will not be disappointed. Perfect for someone just starting out or even the most experienced of veterans.

I have MND and have been finding it impossible to use a gaming controller. I purchased a pair of left and right Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium and they have saved my gaming for a bit longer. best on the market. Thank You.