Virpil Controls Constellation Alpha Grip & WarBRD Base

A review of the Virpil Controls Constellation Alpha grip and WarBRD Base. Is this the best HOTAS stick for DCS World, Elite Dangerous and Star Citizen?
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[PragmaticTornado]

Went from a Logitech X56 to this combo, and so far, I couldn't really have asked for more. Also bought a Virpil v4 mounting arm, which is excellent and brought the stick to the perfect height. It's too tall to use with the base, in my opinion (unless you have a separate, lower table for it, which I have for my throttle).

I think it's certainly worth the asking price, if you have the disposable income for it. Probably getting the throttle too at some point.

[jixer]

If winwing had a left handed grip, they would take the cake all day. I love the full metal grips.

[mileshardeem]

@6:59 if its no compromise then it can't be 4/5? Seems odd to drop a star because the price. The best of anything in the vast majority of situations is also the most expensive. But would we rank the best of anything as 4/5 just because its price, don't think so, would be forced to give a higher score to a lesser product with a lower price. This is a hard core simmers stick, not a casual gamers peripheral. Perhaps your score is a value score, like benefits/capabilities vs price and competition?

[kingboomber]

Damn i just found you looking for some HOTAS reviews, you've absolutely sold me on some of these, and as an editor on a daily basis I gotta commend you for your amazing cinematography. Hope you keep it up and keep growing dude

[nevarran]

Thanks for the quality reviews.
I'm new to the flight/space sim scene and decided to buy the X56 for starter. If I like the experience I'll get the Virpil stick and base later.

[clxudzYT]

You're such an underrated YouTuber, keep it going bud!!

[moriyokiri]

Thanks for the video. I ended up ordering a dual set of Constellation Alpha sticks.

[daddyspartanvr]

X-56 Stick just died. Warranty went up a month ago. This looks like the next contender. Thanks for the video.

[MrGatz]

These joysticks are the best i have tried, tough and aircraft grade worthy except for those PS/2 USB connectors. At the base of the Alphas joysticks have a short cable that has a high risk of causing the pins to be bent when you put into the warbird base. You need to be extremely careful to not bend the pins of that PS/2 connector at the base of the joystick so they're overall great, but the reliability of that connector interface worries me everyday. Unsure if they offer replacement or repair service in case the connector or cable goes bad. I might even buy another joystick just in case so i don't need to wait for the repair service.

[DanMorera]

Any new videos coming regarding the new Virpil gear? They got a new base and new sticks. Plus if you could do something with their Helicopter stuff it would be greatly appreciated.

[haraldhotelbravofliegerfan]

hello good morning. I have buy now finally the stick Virpil Constellation Alpha R with the Base BRD. Now I can not connect with the Teamspeak? I think, is identified quickly.. - Can you help? Best wishs Harald CH

[Killswitch]

Just got my Constellation Alpha end of Feb and I screwed up and had to order another one for Dual stick.

[TsvetanVR]

You don't need such a stick for ED tho, a TM16k is fine for there. For DCS, you do. For light fighter PvP in Star Citizen, you can benefit from a good stick as well. Just be aware that for space combat you might want to go for the CosmoSim linear cams (which annoyingly at that price point, are sold separately) as you want the stick as quick and linear as possible in order to be really competitive and precise.
Can't really say this video is a proper review as it's really just a quick glance and subjective "feel" for the product, you barely scratched the surface there mate.

[taccntb]

Would you say that this set up is travel worthy? Like can I break it down and travel? The Hotas warthog is 14 lbs and way to heavy for international travel practicality.

[erwinvonsellner]

@virtual_Reality_pilot, please let us know which "throttle thing" we can use in conjunction with the virpil

[ericandi]

I’m so torn. Should I buy the Virpil Constellation Alpha with VPC MongoosT-50CM2 Base or VKB Gunfighter MK.III Modern Combat Edition or WinWing F18 flight stick with Super Libra base? All around the same price. The Virpil is on a 1 to 2 week back order. The VKB and WinWing are in stock but have to ship all the way from Germany and China respectively.

[CSLFiero]

With all these features, I wish they would had given us a optional thumb trackball instead of the stick. I wouldn't mind the loss of the stick toggle button. There's already so many others

[SolidSapien]

Thank you for the great vid! I play Elite Dangerous almost exclusively. I absolutely need to replace my existing cheap desktop flight stick. I've grown to hate my Logitech 3D Pro's poor quality and can't take it any more and I've decided on a Virpil setup. Questions for you or anyone else! Obviously the Con-Alpha grip and the CM3 throttle. However I'm not sure which base would be best although I'm leaning towards the Warbird. From what I've looked into, the Warbird is built to be more similar to an existing desktop flight stick, having a wider range for use without extensions. Alternatively the MongoosT is made explicitly to use extensions. I have room for either base. So my question is, for a space game, which would be better? Are there any advantages or disadvantages to a base with extensions vs the shorter base for a space game?

[coRb]

I wonder how this compares to the Thrustmaster F-18 stick

[menacegtr]

Thanks for your great review. What i would like to ask is, can you disable the button 31 on the axis that operates the brake, the metal brake lever, its showing as an axis and a button press at the same time in the Virpil config tool so not sure when i press this as my brake axis in FS 2020 it works without button 31 also coming on. Hope that makes sense.