JOYSTICKS COMPARED - VKB vs Logitech X52 Pro vs X56

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2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to make a video comparing the Logitech (Saitek) X52 Pro, the Logitech X56, the VKB Gladiator NXT Premium and the VKB Gunfighter Mark 3. If you are a HOTAS or HASA player or curious about them as a side by side, hopefully this video helps answer some of your questions as well as give you a visual on the size as you need the space to place these babies on your desk.
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@cameltoejhonsonbro92 2 жыл бұрын

I fell like Darth vader is teaching me how to fly the aluminum falcon 😅

@xenozombie6200 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reviews. And man, great presentation. I hope this channel grows by leaps and bounds. 👍

@Jamie-666 2 жыл бұрын

Great fun, thanks! Edit: have both VKB sticks - they are very good.

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

I have zero regrets with mine!

@TruckManThings 2 жыл бұрын

undistort you voice a bit, fam

@0BuLLeT01 2 жыл бұрын

This.

@rlambo4817 Жыл бұрын

Nah he's chillin.

@bomba_za Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's kinda cringe

@occasionalshredder Жыл бұрын

I think it would be cool if he leaned into the theme more, using more futuristic terminology cyberpunk styled reviews but yeah just normal reviews with the distortion are a bit weird. More thematic would be cool

@LORDV4DERONP1LLS 2 жыл бұрын

I have replaced my X52 Pro with left and right Premium VKB Gladiators and they are amazing! Nice style of your video. Subscribed! May the force be with you!

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Glad you are enjoying the VKBs!

@boris-kraken8185 2 жыл бұрын

@@GipsyRonin hi mate I got the gladiator THQ throttle. What do you use the pedals for in ship control

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

@@boris-kraken8185 for ME? My controls are not exactly normal for flight I imagine LOL! That said...I have throttle Forward and Backward on them. So it for me works like driving a car. So my reverse thrust can act as a brake lol.

@boris-kraken8185 2 жыл бұрын

@@GipsyRonin yea ta mate seeing I use a throttle. I was thinking boost and brake

@Tiger74147 10 ай бұрын

Excellent review and very informative, consumer-centric. Hardly anyone talks about things like desk space and the importance of the base plates if you're not rigging up to a home cockpit.

@S1L3NTknight Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review, you just earned me as a new subscriber!

@Rogun987 2 жыл бұрын

I got my VKB from China to Florida in less than a week! I couldn't believe it.

@zeicanofficial 3 ай бұрын

This was definitely one of the better comparison videos (in my opinion), I found it easy to follow, and easy to understand (but as I saw another comment say, it was a little hard to understand through the voice changer), and definitely have me a much better insight on what I should get. Thank you and keep up the great work!

@nombinator 2 жыл бұрын

I had a x56 and I highly recommend the Gladiator. I own now 2 Gunfighters Mk 2. The Gladiator has the same mecanism as the Gunfighter but some parts that were metal in the GF are replaced by plastic ones in the Gladiator. So you still got the precision of the MARS sensor which is a huge improvment over the x56. The X56 has problems with dead zones and need to be recalibrated. The quality/price is better with the VKB. The only advantage for the X56 is its throttle which is OK for its price. But if you mainly do space sims as me, it's better to have a second stick than a throttle. Another thing I like about VKB is that they also sell upgrades to newer versions when it's possible, for exemple upgrade from Gunfighter Mk2 to Mk3.

@zapman6528 2 жыл бұрын

I keep hearing about these deadzone issues. Is this with the Saitek versions or the updated Logitech ones?

@nombinator 2 жыл бұрын

@@zapman6528 I had small DZ on the x56 but on this type of resistive joystick (like the T10k), they tend to grow over time. It is more a technology problem than a factoring problem.

@shaunlavoie6183 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the video. Just ordered the VKB Nxt Premium and Stecs throttle

@BinaryBlitz 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed based on your intro alone. Good stuff.

@Judge_OnYouTube Жыл бұрын

1:07 answer: a large base works to prevent the device from tipping during heavy inputs when not hard-mounted.

@johndunaj9876 2 жыл бұрын

I think your character is great but that voice changer is unbelievably difficult to follow there is way too much distortion and it ruins the whole presentation which came so close to perfect. Maybe consider tuning it down a bit so you can still be heard very clearly.

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

Earlier video and I’m 100% in agreement and been dialing back and plan on doing it even more so.

@Whoadayson 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for the video!

@scootmgootc814 2 жыл бұрын

I wish vkb would open a North American distributor or be available on Amazon etc. the cost to 1 stick to Canada is depressing.

@generalrendar7290 2 жыл бұрын

I own the x52 now but I’m saving up to build a better PC this fall/ winter it will allow me to have some fun before I get the funds for the VKB. I was hoping to find a brand that wasn’t as expensive as Virpil, looks like VKB will work for me.

@Inoboxing 2 жыл бұрын

Info time = I have two vkb gladiators premiums and I just bought the t rudder. I plugged it up. And started having issues. The t rudder replaced my joysticks. I disconnected the t rudder, and I'm back using my two vkb joysticks. Did you have to down load software, to get the t rudders to work properly ? I want to use my t rudder for rt/ peddle = throttle forward. Lt/ peddle = throttle backwards. Any info you can give will be appreciated. Thanks

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be honest its been a while. As far as software. I believe it was the zbootloader, TLink, wizzo, and the VKB config. all 3 are plugged into their own USB port? I do know I missed that in game I had to scroll down in the settings for a HOTAS. So for me it shows as Keyboard, Mouse, Joy, Joy 1, and Joy 2. For me Joy 1 is the Rudder. so make sure you scroll down in any options when selecting between Joy and Joy (1), there should be a Joy (2). Then set the appropriate input to Movement Forward/Backward.

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

I made a folder, I took screenshots of what I have for my install and included my HOSAS config, NOTE! I have a NXT, TRudder and a Gunfighter, so my profile WILL be different due to the gunfighter. I would imagine just changing the name would handle that from gunfighter to whatever the NXT is as the stick itself is the same. Also know my config may seriously suck but if it gets you moving, then you can adjust, I admit my configs are all over as I had to remake them and I just wanted the basics in. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YltupcZ_5yMjMyxg8helhQcENilD8CdW?usp=sharing

@Inoboxing 2 жыл бұрын

@@GipsyRonin Thanks brotha

@rollinsgamer2559 Жыл бұрын

ok i enjoyed this .. probably going to pickup the X56

@FalconsLedge 2 жыл бұрын

Imo until Virpil introduces clutches, The VKB gunfighter is a better base

@Whoadayson 2 жыл бұрын

Forgive my ignorance but what is a clutch with relation to joysticks/gimbals. I have ap feeling its something mostly self-explanatory, but I cant say Ive ever heard of a clutch on joystick? Thanks for helping me understand!

@FalconsLedge 2 жыл бұрын

@@Whoadayson So you have two forces against your hand when it comes to joystick gimbals, resistance and damping. Resistance can be seen and felt when you feel the resistance of the stick against your hand, and the stick returns to center. Damping can be felt, and it really improves the feel of the stick, but it can be seen by taking a stick and pushing it to max deflection and let it return to center. Sticks with smooth movement but not damping will flop a little in the middle. Sticks that have good damping will smoothly return to center. I Demonstrate this on my channel in my VKB Gladiator NXT review, and my VKB Gunfighter MK.III review.

@Olivier.Colonna-Comedien Жыл бұрын

@@FalconsLedge Hi Falcon, i m happy with my nxt vkb, i think upgrade one day. i think MK3 base or virpil base warbrd( cause alpha constellation seems very good stick) What the difference between this 2 bases, its a little same thing, or huge difference quality? the problem for me with vkb is the stick, after scg, upgrade is mcg with twist and its very expensive and very big stick( i play 70% time space sim an 30% aircraft sim like dcs etc...

@FalconsLedge Жыл бұрын

@@Olivier.Colonna-Comedien if you are looking at the WarBrd and not the new t50-CM3 base, the gunfighter mk III is a better base. The quality is more or less the same. The big difference is features. The Gunfighter had dampers, and to me that's a big deal. Dampers improve accuracy and feel. The T50 cm3 is an equal, or maybe even a better base than the Gunfighter, but it's also not expensive. I like the scg grip, I'm sure I would like the alpha too, but the Virpil solution is quite a bit more expensive. Maybe that may change if you are in Europe through shipping costs? In the US, imo the scg/gunfighter is a better bang for your buck. Don't let that seem like an insult to the Virpil gear, because it's not. You won't be unhappy going either direction.

@Olivier.Colonna-Comedien Жыл бұрын

@@FalconsLedge Oh thanks for all this details. I have NXt since 2 years ( after see your video about it). So i live in europe, yes it was warbird base in my mind, cause less expensive than VKB MK3.( 315 euros with shipping cost) and Warbird 269 with sim cam extension.( with taxe and shipping cost). . After its the stick, ALpha or alpha prime seems great for space sim and aircraft too. Better quality that SCG ( who are nice too). 215 euros for alpha and 299 for metal version and best hat chinese. Do you know if MCG ultimate are good too with space sim and his dimension ( always twist option with stick for me).I m afraid is very very lonnng stick, i don t find dimension on vkb plateform. But If i buy in first time only Base MK3, it was a big improvement for SCG ( and more easy for budget)? total vkb MK3 with MCG ultimate 660 euros with shipping cost. Virpil warbird with Alpha and sim cam 449 euros with shipping cost, and 545 euros for alpha prime (metal stick). Sorry for my very bad langage, i m not english ^^. ( what dumper?) I love the soft come back to the center with NXT, in the center its stop a little.

@ckeithdunn 2 жыл бұрын

How does this guy not have a 100K subs?

@jeffwertz2953 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. (Subscribed) Not sure if I liked your presentation at first, but good info anyway. I discovered the VKB Gladiator this week and immediately ordered the premium model to use with DCS. Shipping time about 2 weeks. Wish they had a combat style throttle. Got a Thrustmaster TWCS to use with it for now. Can't think of any other stick that comes close for this price.

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

You will enjoy the Gladiator, I'm literally waiting for others like Virpil to make a competitor as the bang for the buck is huge. Thank you for the Sub!

@trebilicious 2 жыл бұрын

I hope your channel sees some huge growth! Loving your style and content!

@whatsup6787 2 жыл бұрын

So I use a X52 and I have to say because of how I play flight sims (mostly dcs) I yank on the x52 joystick a lot and the suctioning cups just don’t hold on well and the because the base isn’t weighted it tends to follow momentum and slam into your throttle (my set up is a side stick and throttle) so unless you wanna drill holes into your desk to play flight sims be my guest but I also play other games other then flight times so it gets annoying.

@LifeLess1999 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you fly Elite like this!

@cryptoro5203 2 жыл бұрын

WOw I love your costume setup!!!

@TheGreatMrYumYum Жыл бұрын

as an 8-foot-tall gorilla made entirely of metal, i really appreciate you showing how the joysticks would fit in my hand by wearing your giant gauntlet the entire time. me and my gorilla family would love to meet you in person some day and compare both tips and digits; do you do parties?

@pendy96 2 жыл бұрын

Wow just found your channel, love the aesthetic and the work you put to make this quality content definetly deserve more subs!

@TKCPrime Жыл бұрын

awesome mask dude

@veebhushah9667 2 жыл бұрын

I am probably gonna buy the vkb gladiator what do you think?

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

Of the bunch, its the one I would recommend the most for price to performance. Again I recommend the Premium edition for the added front trigger.

@axelk4921 2 жыл бұрын

The VKB Gladiator are discontinued models ... in the future there will only be the NXT's and they are far better than the old ones with the NXT you get a complete "tuning set", even with the standard stick you can change the spring strength

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

@@axelk4921 Sounds like VKB is doubling down to fully dominate the market then, I can't wait to see the new setup!

@axelk4921 2 жыл бұрын

@@GipsyRonin I looked at the modules unfortunately there will be no throttle, only the handles can be plugged together, I'm disappointed that there are "ONLY" 2 modules ... what annoys me is that the upside down modules are the same but more expensive than the side modules you can see it in the video from vkb -> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbWEfdCWvqy5aKc.html

@currololo 2 жыл бұрын

As a former user of the X52 (no Pro), I am using a VKB Gladiator K Premium and I highly recommend this, well, not exactily this because it was in the market for a few months only, but its successor, the VKB NXT.

@looneyhoonzinc 2 жыл бұрын

How the fuck are you not waaaaayyyyy more popular. Just found you through this vid, liked and subbed. I’ll be checking the other videos and looking forward to new ones.

@kevinoconnor3192 2 жыл бұрын

I got the Virpils yeah took forever to get them but the gunfighters were on my list.

@malimi6727 10 ай бұрын

8:46 💀

@onelastmarine 2 жыл бұрын

I have a saitek x52 pro would the x56 be a good upgrade that is cheaper ? I feel a lack of buttons when playing star citizen

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

For ME the x56 was so many buttons. If you feel you only need a few more. May I suggest trying “Voice Attack”? You can get voice commands and can add some fun with audio replies designed for Star Citizen. Example: You say “Landing gear.” And it presses the hot key needed to retract gears. Power to shields Flight ready Power to engines 3rd person view Spoil quantum Engage quantum Etc. That helped offset many commands for the x52 and I didn’t need to remember more buttons as well as keep hands on primary controls.

@onelastmarine 2 жыл бұрын

@@GipsyRonin I do have voice attack but when I play with my org I don't want to bother them with all my discord chatt lol I was thinking of just picking up or making a small button box to make up for the missing buttons.

@tomhalal5525 2 жыл бұрын

VKB Gladiator NXT premium or Orion stick?

@Quebecmike80 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review, ease up on the voice modulator though, make it's harder to understand for non english speaking natives. One love!

@Cherokie89 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that I can't get a VKB from a major retailer in a timely manner (amazon, best buy, etc) has proved to be a dealbreaker for me. They really should consider branching out with their distribution, even if they need to bump the price a bit.

@halfminutehero99 2 жыл бұрын

pretty much the reason why I went x52 Pro, cheaper and more available, might upgrade to the Warbird eventually but would have lked to start out on that stick.

@leknvisuals 2 жыл бұрын

@@halfminutehero99 just got into flight sims and wanting to buy the vkb but ended up going for the x56 heard plenty of issues but I’ll see how it goes

@Bear-cp9yx Жыл бұрын

@@leknvisuals How is the x56 5 month later?

@hexpert6043 3 ай бұрын

@@leknvisualshow did it go?

@leknvisuals 3 ай бұрын

@@hexpert6043 no issues still to this day but hardly use it as I play more of my racing sim

@sanfayyaad 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus christ this is high quality content.

@akken2112 2 жыл бұрын

Beware of VKB, they don't honor the warranty if you buy from a third party.

@timaaaahhhh 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you didn't do the voice thing.

@beepino7 6 ай бұрын

I work at a

@Triscuit08 2 жыл бұрын

I like the content just not the voice its very distracting

@chrisschneider8119 2 жыл бұрын

I've used both high end vkb and virpils (returned the vkb's, got virpils after). Imo virpil is overall vastly superior to vkb. Both are of good quality in build that's not what I mean. Virpils are just better designed. The only thing I will give to vkb is they are more compact and have the clutches... however if you are playing a space game those are probably not very useful to you. They were designed to mimic helicopter cyclic control sticks. The twist is inferior on the vkb's they lift up and take too much effort to twist on a regular basis. Unless you want no center detent the cams that have a center have way too harsh a center... i could go on. Virpils are not prefect either but imo much smoother and have a more thoughtful

@GipsyRonin 2 жыл бұрын

What you have described is pretty much on point with what I hear of the Virpils, hopefully one day I can try them out as I am so curious myself.

@ausnorman8050 8 ай бұрын

Wrath from SGA giving tech reviews, im down.

@jeremiahwelborn5526 2 ай бұрын

Id much rather give my mney to a Swiss company than a chinese company more than likely operating on government provided labor

@jeremiahwelborn5526 2 ай бұрын

Also .. getting removable mounts helps with the base not having weight while also not making holes in your desk

@theguiltyflea5891 Жыл бұрын

good review and good information but the presentation i am not a fan of. i dont need to be involved in your larping for a hardware review and the voiceover makes it very hard to continue listening.