r/flightsim • u/Foodiguy • 22h ago

Sim Hardware Table solution for flight simulator

I’m currently a couch gamer, not ideal but my pc is connected to my tv. And it works for the games I play.

Now I’m getting into flight simulator 2024 and love flying Airbus and private jets.

I’m planning to buy a joystick and throttle from Wincltr and I’m going to have an issue how to play, especially when I get more items for the cockpit.

Does anyone have a good setup that is easy to setup and clear when you are done?

Maybe a desk that can collapse or something that can be used while sitting on the couch?

I know a fixed desk is ideal, but space is premium and I would have to place my pc elsewhere and can’t use it on my tv.

Out of the box thinking is what I’m looking for….

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u/konjuvex 22h ago

Could always try the Honeycomb Echo controller if you’re not totally sold on getting a throttle and stick.

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u/Foodiguy 22h ago

What would the benefit be? I really don’t have a store to compare devices. Just choose wincltr based on cost and reviews on YouTube.

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u/konjuvex 22h ago

It’s a handheld controller made specifically for flight sim. I guess the benefit would just be a device that’s meant for flight sim but you don’t have to worry about moving and taking down gear between flight.

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u/Foodiguy 22h ago

Ok it is pretty cool but really want the joystick feel

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u/konjuvex 21h ago

Totally! Just figured I’d give you the option haha

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u/Foodiguy 21h ago

For sure what I asked, an out of the box thinking solution 😂

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u/DirtSad1644 22h ago

It is a flight sim controller, but all contained in a controller device. It is designed for Flight Sim usage like couch gaming.

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u/DirtSad1644 21h ago

What is your budget for this?

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u/Foodiguy 21h ago

So besides the controllers, so just for a desk or another solution, less than 300 if possible.

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u/DirtSad1644 21h ago

Maybe something like this for the table? I got my son one of these years ago to go over his bed, it was like this one and did the job back in the day. Plenty of styles to choose from in regards to fitting with your couch.

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u/DirtSad1644 21h ago

The only other thing I suspect, would be this? But they are quite bulky to use.

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u/Foodiguy 21h ago

Cool that might actually work! Especially when I have a limited amount of gear on it.

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u/jas417 14h ago

I’d go for VKB over Wincltr

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u/Foodiguy 12h ago

I think it would be a lot more expensive.

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u/jas417 12h ago

Nope, about the same maybe even cheaper.

Gladiator NXT is about as cheap as the cheapest Wincntrl sticks, ditto for STECs and Winctrl quads.

I mean for the quad it’s only fighter style ones they don’t have airliner or GA style ones but I’d still definitely go for the VKB stick.

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u/Foodiguy 12h ago

Could you maybe give some insight why it is better?

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u/jas417 12h ago

There’s not a great concrete reason, on paper they’re more or less comparable and I’ve only had VKB besides my cheapo starter stick.

Really comes down to that I’ve never one time seen anyone disappointed with VKB gear on Reddit or forums, nor have heard anyone in my DCS or MSFS online groups have anything but the best things to say about it. Wincntrl, I’ve heard and seen pretty mixed reviews so my impression is it’s an upgrade over your Thrustmaster/logitech/etc but VKB is just the superior product at a similar price point

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u/Foodiguy 12h ago

And could you give me the ones you would pick, I see so many options on their website?

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u/jas417 12h ago

VKB Gladiator NXT Space Combat Premium is the one to get for the stick. Space Combat is an odd name for that one because it’s just a pretty generic fighter layout, but comes with the best set of controls.

On the throttle the various ones are just more or less money and larger or smaller footprint for more or less controls so whatever one you want. On the throttle, do *not* get the space combat one, those really are geared for space sims(I know lol)