Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium

The VKB gladiator is a great piece of hardware

The gladiator is a great piece of hardware . Has a few option of springs . I used it for a heli and had the option to take the springs out but that didn’t suit me, so I had the choice to try other springs until Ifound the one I like . Easy to calibrate, and was using it not long after out putting it together. Thinking bout getting another. Highly recommended

Game Changer

I've used a few different flight sticks over the years. I've tried stand alone sticks as well as combined HOTAS units and my expectations for the Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium weren't that high. I set it up,plugged it in, and moment my hand gripped the ergonomic handle, I was sold. Never felt such a solid, well built unit. The responsive is phenomenal and all the extra adjustments (both hardware and software) meant I could easily customise it to my style of flight for both space and sky. I will definitely be expanding my set-up to include more VKB hardware

Excellent Upgrade for Star Citizen Pilots

After upgrading from the Thrustmaster T16000M, the difference in quality is immediately noticeable. The Gladiator EVO Premium feels significantly more robust, with smoother movement, better precision, and a much more premium overall construction. The button layout is where the Premium version really shines. The additional hat switches, mini-stick, rapid-fire trigger, and extra programmable inputs provide far more control options than the T16000M. This is particularly valuable in Star Citizen, where there are a huge number of ship, targeting, navigation, and interaction functions that benefit from being directly accessible without relying heavily on the keyboard. For Star Citizen, I found the number of buttons and hats to be more than sufficient for a comfortable and immersive setup. Most frequently used functions can be mapped directly to the stick, reducing the need to remove your hands from the controls during gameplay. Overall, the Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium is a substantial upgrade from the T16000M. The improved build quality, ergonomics, and expanded control options make it an excellent choice for space simulation games and well worth the investment for anyone looking to take their setup to the next level.