Rangi Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Stand back gents, I was first in line..... PC: 6600K @ 4.5 GHz, 12GB RAM, GTX 970, 32" 2K monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron886 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Roses are red, VKB is back, Cash me ousside, Howbow dah? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGozr Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 $359 and no FFB Fly it like you stole it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD-MM Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Can you buy the Gunfighter Grip later on separate? Ask for something like Sidewinder VKB Grip Mod :) Once you have tasted Flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your Eyes turned Skyward. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 9./JG27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron886 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 $359 and no FFB Unless you have an actual, commercial-grade hydraulic stick, FFB is garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokol1_br Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Can you buy the Gunfighter Grip later on separate? VKB say that any new grip they release in future will be compatible with previous bases, except for Mamba Mk.I - that use different adapter/connector. Unless you have an actual, commercial-grade hydraulic stick, FFB is garbage. Yes, and with a probable cost above 3 digits, why Paccus don't became a game joystick. This without considering Immersion fees. Logitech venture in this market - I guess making the "Swan Song" of flight sim FFB joystick - because have a patent of Force Feedback device. VKB has difficult to finance grip molds for plastic injection - why the partnership with Asia games and the EU Gladiator "imbroglio" - imagine for pay Immersion fees... for sew few thousand of units for a niche of a niche market. "Simmers, welcome to real world". ;) Edited February 19, 2017 by Sokol1_br Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para504 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Good thing 3d printing is coming on line & becoming more affordable for small lots. Really looking forward to getting the gunfighter. I didn't see the grip or extension in the accessories - will those be added? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron886 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Extension is part of the Pro package. Other grips are upcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrohde Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Good thing 3d printing is coming on line & becoming more affordable for small lots. Really looking forward to getting the gunfighter. I didn't see the grip or extension in the accessories - will those be added? As stated by aaron886 - The Gunfighter Pro comes with that extension. And - rather soon there'll be an announcement for the first modern jet grip by VKB. And this time "soon" really means soon! :thumbup: PC: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | MSI Suprim GeForce 3090 TI | ASUS Prime X570-P | 128GB DDR4 3600 RAM | 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD | Win10 Pro 64bit Gear: HP Reverb G2 | JetPad FSE | VKB Gunfighter Pro Mk.III w/ MCG Ultimate VKBcontrollers.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearfoot Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 As stated by aaron886 - The Gunfighter Pro comes with that extension. And - rather soon there'll be an announcement for the first modern jet grip by VKB. And this time "soon" really means soon! :thumbup: Really, really, really, really appreciate your engagement on behalf of VKB on the forums! Now to business ... :) Does "soon" mean before Feb 28th, so that when we place our orders we can decide whether or not to get the TMWH adapter at that time, or just go directly for the VKB modern jet grip?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrohde Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Well, the announcement will be made really soon, but the final product won't be out until May (my best guess - so please don't pin me on that). I would highly recommend to invest in the TMWH adapter along with your Gunfighter, else you might be frustrated because, you know, the modern VKB grip is still some months away. Hope that makes sense. :) EDIT: Forgot to mention - I've seen the latest renders (VKB HQ shared them with me yesterday, and I am ready to kick my TMWH grip to the curb after seeing this!) Edited February 20, 2017 by rrohde PC: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | MSI Suprim GeForce 3090 TI | ASUS Prime X570-P | 128GB DDR4 3600 RAM | 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD | Win10 Pro 64bit Gear: HP Reverb G2 | JetPad FSE | VKB Gunfighter Pro Mk.III w/ MCG Ultimate VKBcontrollers.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearfoot Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Well, the announcement will be made really soon, but the final product won't be out until May (my best guess - so please don't pin me on that). I would highly recommend to invest in the TMWH adapter along with your Gunfighter, else you might be frustrated because, you know, the modern VKB grip is still some months away. Hope that makes sense. :) EDIT: Forgot to mention - I've seen the latest renders (VKB HQ shared them with me yesterday, and I am ready to kick my TMWH grip to the curb after seeing this!) Ok, makes sense. Thanks! Looking forward to it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9.JG27 DavidRed Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Unless you have an actual, commercial-grade hydraulic stick, FFB is garbage. well, then i guess i like garbage :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintifaxl Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 EDIT: Forgot to mention - I've seen the latest renders (VKB HQ shared them with me yesterday, and I am ready to kick my TMWH grip to the curb after seeing this!) A bold statement. Please kick it my way :) 1 Windows 10 64bit, Intel i9-9900@5Ghz, 32 Gig RAM, MSI RTX 3080 TI, 2 TB SSD, 43" 2160p@1440p monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebabil Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 can't wait to wacht gf pro reviews FC3 | UH-1 | Mi-8 | A-10C II | F/A-18 | Ka-50 III | F-14 | F-16 | AH-64 | Mi-24 | F-5 | F-15E| F-4| Tornado Persian Gulf | Nevada | Syria | NS-430 | Supercarrier // Wishlist: CH-53 | UH-60 Youtube MS FFB2 - TM Warthog - CH Pro Pedals - Trackir 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron886 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 It would be really nice if the Gunfighter extension was sold as an individual piece. Has that been mentioned before? I intend to buy the base-only variant to use with my Warthog grip, but I would also like to make a short extension of the sort I've been using with my Warthog thus far. (7cm or less, for those of us who secure the stick to our desk between the legs, as with the MonsterTech mount.) It would be even better if VKB sold extensions of varying lengths, instead of just long ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrohde Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 The extension and base plate and springs will be an individual kit, available soon. Hopefully right around when the Gunfighter ships. It would be even better if VKB sold extensions of varying lengths, instead of just long ones! To quote from the VKB forum: Q: Are different extensions planned? E.g., 150mm, or 100mm? A: No, as the VKB-Sim extension is purposefully designed to include a specific curvature, and this curvature only works with a specific length (200mm). VKB is not offering any straight extensions at this time. PC: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | MSI Suprim GeForce 3090 TI | ASUS Prime X570-P | 128GB DDR4 3600 RAM | 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD | Win10 Pro 64bit Gear: HP Reverb G2 | JetPad FSE | VKB Gunfighter Pro Mk.III w/ MCG Ultimate VKBcontrollers.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokol1_br Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 It would be even better if VKB sold extensions of varying lengths, instead of just long ones! If not you can buy their 20cm extension, remove the "S" tube and user the mechanical adapters fitted in a tube with your preferred length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearfoot Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The extension and base plate and springs will be an individual kit, available soon. Hopefully right around when the Gunfighter ships. To quote from the VKB forum: Q: Are different extensions planned? E.g., 150mm, or 100mm? A: No, as the VKB-Sim extension is purposefully designed to include a specific curvature, and this curvature only works with a specific length (200mm). VKB is not offering any straight extensions at this time. Can the curvature be used reversed? i.e., Curving out instead of in (so more like a heli cyclic)? That would involve mounting both the grip and base backward (or just the grip backward and then inverting the x and y axes in software). Reason I ask is that if the curve bumps against chair, then I have to mount stick even more forward than a straight stick. As it is now with a 20cm straight extension, it is just on the edge of uncomfortable for full forward deflection, and full back deflection just brushes the edge of chair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron886 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 How on earth did I miss that? My apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microvax Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 No news from VKB europe, super sad. :(((( [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] *unexpected flight behaviour* Oh shiii*** ! What ? Why ? What is happening ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokol1_br Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 "No news is good news". :) Anyway: http://forum.vkb-sim.pro/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=2336#p25229 http://forum.vkb-sim.pro/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=2504#p25231 http://forum.vkb-sim.pro/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=2525#p25235 Probable due their past "imbroglios" with VKB ETA they will only open pre-order when they have joysticks in stock. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microvax Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 soon TM :D thx for le news transport [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] *unexpected flight behaviour* Oh shiii*** ! What ? Why ? What is happening ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron886 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 This is agony... come on, website! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearfoot Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 This is agony... come on, website! :D "504 Gateway Time-out" for you, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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