MY SET_UP
The full rig — flight sim controls, streaming setup, and gaming PC. Everything I actually use in the Verse and behind the camera.
Gaming PC
RTX 4090 | i9-14900K
Streaming PC
RTX 3080 | Ryzen 9
Joystick Configurations
There's no single right answer for Star Citizen controls. Here's how I'd break it down by budget and playstyle.
The Value King
The VKB Gladiators punch well above their price. If you're new to HOSAS in Star Citizen, this is where I'd start.
VKB Gladiator NXT EVO
Primary Device
Recommended Accessories
Precision Mastery
Heavier, more precise, fully metal construction. The step up when you've outgrown entry-level and want the real thing.
WinWing Orion 2 HOTAS
Primary Device
Recommended Accessories
Tactile Reality
Force feedback changes how flight feels in a way that's hard to explain until you've tried it. VPforce is the accessible entry point.
VPforce Rhino Base
Primary Device
Recommended Accessories
Plug & Play
For the person who plays SC occasionally and isn't ready to invest in a full HOSAS setup. Gets the job done.
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro
Primary Device
Recommended Accessories
The Ultimate HOSAS
The setup I run daily in the Verse. Not the cheapest path, but it's what years of iteration landed on.
Dual Virpil Alpha ConstellationsHigh-end metal bases with custom grips for maximum strafe control.
Slaw Device RX Viper V2The highest-precision rudder pedals on the market.
Pro Configuration
Peripherals Directory
Joystick Base
MOZA AB6 Base
Dual Grips
Virpil Alpha Prime
EVO Edition
VKB Gladiator NXT
6-DOF Tracking
Tobii Eye Tracker 5
Gaming PC Directory
ROG Strix | 24GB
GeForce RTX 4090
6.0GHz | 24-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K
X670E AORUS Master
Motherboard
4TB NVMe Gen4