VKB Gladiator NXT full review

*There is now an English manual for the DevCfg software on VKB's website.

VKB Gladiator NXT full review.

0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Features
5:36 - Button sounds
6:29 - What comes with the stick?
8:05 - Software
9:02 - How to configure the mini stick
10:48 - How well does it work?
11:36 - Final thoughts

[VKBSim]

It is so nice review) Thank you for choosing VKB. Keep doing your amazing videos!

[treefern]

The stick moves up when you twist because it is using a sensor detecting the change in height to determine the amount of input. This is much better and precise than other joysticks that have simple turn based sensors that usually break

[teddyharvester]

The way this joystick just smoothly goes back to its starting position is oddly satisfying.

[latch]

I was skeptical to watch this due to the low number of views. I am very glad I did. Very professionally structured, analyzing every aspect of the product, it has influenced my decision so that I will purchase it. Only things to improve on would be turning off auto-focus on the camera and fixing it in place, rotating the product instead.
Otherwise, great review

2023 Edit: not so low now, still a good stick

[CaseyBartley]

The twist axis is designed on purpose to move up when twisting. This is so there is no axis bleed in X or Y axis without actually wanting to twist. Other sticks that have just a standard twist it's very easy to get axis bleed on the twist while using the X or Y axis. All VKB twists work like this (F14 / MCG Pro addon / MCGU).

[Mr.Funplayer]

That is the first and only review of this stick i've seen so far on this level. Nicely done. Not just "look at this ohh its so awesome" But actually showing the individual features an Options. :D

[LIKWID]

What you talked about at 4:40 about the different feelings of each encoder wheel is sometimes because every different part of a stick has a unique feel or texture to the button. If you were using this stick in VR the difference between the 2 encoder wheels would allow you to identify which one you wanted to use.

[crazybobby]

This video was so in depth, that I actually bought one. I cant wait to have my hands on it!

Thanks for your professional review.

[dunka]

The thumb hat is meant to be used with your thumb resting on it. That's why it has that curve. You move and click it it with the middle part.

[syzygysyzygy]

Ordered Jan 20, 2021 because of this review.
Signed up for Fedex notifications. Jan 25 (today) email that it is in transit. With many flight sim devices out of stock in the US it's great to be able to find something that is at the higher end of my budget but looks better built than anything else in my price range.

[FoxSock]

i appreciate how casual this review is, going over the stuff that most people would care about but also some slightly more in depth things (button configuration in software). very good review!

[a-aron]

I'm so glad my dream joystick is considered "budget". Thanks for the detailed review!

[GuyFromJupiter]

This is a great review, you seemed to put a lot of effort into making it professional and informative. I like that this is a sort of middle option between low end like the t16000m or logitech offerings and high end options like the Warthog, Virpil, or other VKB options. I may pick this up myself.

[gasser]

Got my 2 NXT standards and MKIV pedals in a few days ago. I fucking love them. They are the best joysticks I've ever used. They might be a tad stiff OUT of the box, but give them a few days of usage to break in. They feel smooth as butter now. That Z-Axis is AMAZING, too. It's supposed to move like that, it's in the design.

[TheHighlander]

I found this video really valuable. If I'm not mistaken, VKB doesn't readily show this information when browsing their shop. I've been having a hard time finding the actual button configuration of this stick. Thanks for this, very well done!

[gustavriis]

I've been looking at different sticks for a little while now and landed on this video. and with it ive now made up my mind. extremely well made review, great detail and good pace. all around very informative

[alexlee]

Ordered one back in November and it's been great so far. I can confirm that the left scroll on the base is slightly louder than the right, so it's not just yours.

[oldmanfunky]

Okay, there are a lot of reviews of this joystick. But your the only one to show the buttons close up that I've seen. Gold Star to you Sir! Also there is a User Guide for the Config. I have yet to read it myself to see how helpful it is. Hope it is as I just ordered the Gladiator NXT EVO Premium. The Evo is new and has a dry clutch.

[Stormico]

I've always been into sim flight games but always used the keyboard and mouse. Just ordered this stick paired with a Logitech G X56 Throttle, super excited! Thank you for the amazing review.

[donaldallred]

Nice review man, I actually ordered a left and a right both premiums (a space sim style set up for Star Citizen) a few days before you posted this. I was a little nervous that I wouldn't like them, but after seeing this I'm even more excited to graduate from my dual t16000m's. Now all I have to do is wait maybe another week for them to arrive. Thank you!