Introducing the VKB-Sim ‘Modern Combat Grip’ (MCG)

[rrohde]

FYi - If there are any issues with not being able to get the TMW grip with a VKB base via adapter to work - feel free to contact me or post on the official VKB forum (http://forum.vkb-sim.pro/viewforum.php?f=25); we're here to help.

 

... just sayin' :)

[StandingCow]

Looks like it is now scheduled to come out in September. Prices on the vkb website. https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product_cat=vkb-controllers

 

160 for the pro

[Mr_sukebe]

Will the MCG work with a Gladiator base?

[dburne]

Looks like it is now scheduled to come out in September. Prices on the vkb website. https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product_cat=vkb-controllers

 

160 for the pro

 

Yikes, looks like will be another 3 months or so then before I can truly set up my new Gunfighter...

[StandingCow]

Yikes, looks like will be another 3 months or so then before I can truly set up my new Gunfighter...

 

Yea, kinda sucks... but it will be worth it for the quality. Hopefully my X-55 holds out until then.

[Ro_Bert]

Looks like it is now scheduled to come out in September. Prices on the vkb website. https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product_cat=vkb-controllers

 

160 for the pro

 

Its not too expensive, a bit costly but nothing wallet devastating :)

 

I guess it will be around 200 eurobucks for us eu customers. :helpsmilie:

[rrohde]

Will the MCG work with a Gladiator base?

 

Only for the Gladiator Pro (not the non-Pro version) has swappable grips.

[rrohde]

Yikes, looks like will be another 3 months or so then before I can truly set up my new Gunfighter...

 

Sorry about this... wish I could speed up time as I am waiting on the MCG-Pro with bated breath myself.

 

Yea, kinda sucks... but it will be worth it for the quality. Hopefully my X-55 holds out until then.

 

Its not too expensive, a bit costly but nothing wallet devastating :)

 

I guess it will be around 200 eurobucks for us eu customers. :helpsmilie:

 

These were the latest pricing infos I was given. So there could be still some adjustments as production gets closer to completion - please keep that in mind.

Edited June 29, 2017 by rrohde

[Sport]

Another quick question, are TM grips plug-and-play compatible with the Gunfighter Pro bases or are modifications required? Apologies if this has been answered before

[StandingCow]

Sorry about this... wish I could speed up time as I am waiting on the MCG-Pro with bated breath myself.

 

 

 

 

 

These were the latest pricing infos I was given. So there could be still some adjustments as production gets closer to completion - please keep that in mind.

 

Oh, don't get me wrong... price isn't the concern here at all, for the quality we get the last thing I would complain about is price. It's more so the delay that sucks. :)

[tintifaxl]

Another quick question, are TM grips plug-and-play compatible with the Gunfighter Pro bases or are modifications required? Apologies if this has been answered before

 

They are not. You need to install a pcb (an additional purchase) into your Warthog handle for it to work with the base.

[rrohde]

Another quick question, are TM grips plug-and-play compatible with the Gunfighter Pro bases or are modifications required? Apologies if this has been answered before

 

tintifaxl is right - it's called TM Warthog Adapter for Gunfighter - see here: https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product=vkb-sim-tm-warthog-adapter-for-gunfighter

 

Here's a quick primer in PDF format if you want to tackle this: https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product=tm-warthog-adapter-for-gunfighter

 

Once you have the adapter in, you need to attach the grip to the base, and load the TM Warthog profile into the Gunfighter's BlackBox for the buttons to work via VKBdevCfg - done.

 

The next step is to assign all the buttons in DCS again.

Edited June 30, 2017 by rrohde

[rrohde]

Oh, don't get me wrong... price isn't the concern here at all, for the quality we get the last thing I would complain about is price. It's more so the delay that sucks. :)

 

Agreed. Waiting is the hardest part.

I get these teasers of new stuff in the pipeline and that's even worse... I know that stuff is being developed and I don't have it yet and I am not allowed to share what I saw (looking at you, M-TCS "Modern Throttle Control System").

[Thermal]

If you share stuff with us I promise no one else will find out :D

 

It seems like VKB is being pretty straight forward with releasing info. Delays happen, redesigns happen, and its not like they are taking pre-orders and pushing and pushing delivery dates.

[rrohde]

Well said!

[StandingCow]

Agreed. Waiting is the hardest part.

I get these teasers of new stuff in the pipeline and that's even worse... I know that stuff is being developed and I don't have it yet and I am not allowed to share what I saw (looking at you, M-TCS "Modern Throttle Control System").

 

Yea, I would almost rather NOT see it, much like the hornet the hype can be a little hard to contain. :D

[Lehmen]

What will be the height of MCG comparing with Warthog grip? I'm currently tweaking mounting for Gunfighter to fit it under my deck and need to know how high I can put it.

[rrohde]

What will be the height of MCG comparing with Warthog grip? I'm currently tweaking mounting for Gunfighter to fit it under my deck and need to know how high I can put it.

 

I haven't gotten those measurements yet. I can ask if VKB HQ has them on hand.

[Lehmen]

I haven't gotten those measurements yet. I can ask if VKB HQ has them on hand.

Please do. It is important for some of us :)

[UIV]

The hardest part of it is keeping a modest face.

 

Suppressing emotions becomes nearly impossible when the molds for metal parts are already sent to the factory.

 

MCG grip embodies all our expertise and experience. Add to this our passion for gaming, and our ardour, and the drive of risk, speed, and flying in the air.

Later we will tell you about the engineering solutions we implemented in this design. Later you will see its laconic beauty.

 

But for now...

Coming week will be crazy. We're going to test (and hopefully accept) the molds for the plastic parts.

 

Stay tuned. There will be news.

 

 

Yours,

VKB-Sim Team.

Edited July 15, 2017 by UIV

[Joni]

Jeez, these sticks are the best ive seen in years

[VampireNZ]

Looking great - Can't wait for a MCG Pro!

[StandingCow]

Oh man... this looks amazing. I hope there is enough supply that we won't have to break our F5 keys hoping to get one before they go out of stock.

 

Any word on that preorder button rrhode or UIV?

[rrohde]

According to VKB HQ, there will be plenty of supply for the worldwide release of the MCG. :)

[MTFDarkEagle]

Duuuuuuude....

That looks brilliant.

Why why why did I just buy a house damnit??!?!! :lol: :lol: