VirPil Alpha (teaser)

[Sokol1_br]

Don't remind this guy? :D

 

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECGokYjWsAEgO63?format=jpg&name=large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECGokYiXoAA059E?format=jpg&name=large

[aniron]

That's a good alien doggo! Who's a good boy? You are!

 

Nice to see some decent competition for the Kosmosima, even though I'm not personally a fan of the RGBpocapolypse.

[mungo13]

Exactly my first thought the moment I saw the picture - even before reading the text and looking at that friendly fella. :)

 

I hope that Virpil has some agreement with copyright owners, otherwise ... who knows what happens if they decide to "seek financial justice".

 

I hope that ergonomics are as good as design - these are not supersport cars bought by collectors, people are buying them IMHO for really serious gaming use, thus if it doesn't fit their needs they do not buy it.

[GriffonBR]

Really looks like a xenomorph showing his "attack tongue" or the two stage trigger.

 

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[Matchstick]

Guessing from the look and LEDs this is intended as an replacement/upgrade to the Constellation grip ?

[Guppy]

That's a good alien doggo! Who's a good boy? You are!

 

Nice to see some decent competition for the Kosmosima, even though I'm not personally a fan of the RGBpocapolypse.

 

Needs more RGB!

[Fri13]

Spoiler alert

 

Edited August 21, 2019 by Fri13

[jojo]

Not trying to dampen the enthusiasm but I think most serious sim pilots would probably prefer something that does not look like a light up toy. I have never taken to the RGB stuff (whether it be a joystick, a waterblock, memory or pulsing graphics cards) and always viewed it as a gimmick.

 

I think it’s more targeted toward space sim pilots :smilewink:

But whatever, if functions and ergonomic are good and not too expensive, why not ?

[Sokol1_br]

Guessing:

 

2 triggers - in the same alignment

 

2 HAT (China, Pyramid) on the top

 

1 Analog mini-stick on the far side of the top

 

1 push button on the top

 

1 HAT on middle of left side of grip (or right in left hand version)

 

1 two button switch on right of trigger

 

1 scroll wheel bellow HAT's - similar to Constellation

 

Pinky button

 

Brake lever

 

Adjustable palm rest

 

VirPil say that twist (contactless sensor) of this version will be lockable.

[Boris]

This is nice and all, but I'm far more interested in replica grips.

 

Can't wait for the VFX! :)

[Guppy]

This is nice and all, but I'm far more interested in replica grips.

 

Can't wait for the VFX! :)

 

This is for Space-Sim folks like Elite Dangerous.

[HC_Official]

saw this earlier someone had enhanced the picture (not me - guy called acesential)

Edited August 26, 2019 by HC_Official

[Sokol1_br]

 

https://forum.virpil.com/uploads/monthly_2019_09/CE_12.png.29dd5e3196ae0b038555c80c37cc60d6.png

 

- Left and Right hand variants (Non-ambidextrous)

 

- 1 x Dual-stage trigger

 

- 1 x Dual Position Flip Trigger (tactile switch trigger + proximity sensor to detect UP position)

 

- Combination Trigger Stages - flip trigger and dual stage trigger and be pressed simultaneously as a combined trigger for additional trigger stages. Combined trigger action is initiated by index finger actuating both triggers at the same time. *

 

- 1 x Analogue Stick (+ Push)

 

- 3 x 5-way Hats (4-way + Push)

 

- 1 x 3-way Hats (2 way + Push)

 

- 3 x Momentary buttons

 

- 1 x Brake lever (VPC Contactless Sensor) + Momentary button

 

- 1 x Scroll Encoder (+ Dual Push)

 

- Lockable Twist Axis (VPC Contactless Sensor)

 

- Adjustable Hand Rest

 

* Probable similar to Cobra M5 dual trigger:

 

 

 

uploading pictures

 

 

Edited September 1, 2019 by Sokol1_br

[Gman109]

I really like this stick now - I much prefer to have my analogue mini stick on my dominant hand/stick side, as for me it's much more accurate than trying to move it with my left hand/thumb on a throttle. I have the other available Virpil sticks including a couple of the Delta's, but I find the Delta's aren't set up that great for simming, more for space/Star Citizen, and the analogue stick is easy enough to reach, but the center/top hat isn't even with pretty large hands.

 

 

 

So, this stick fits the bill for me, more of a sim setup than the Delta, and has the analogue hat in a perfect spot IMO. I'll be buying one at least, plus the F14 stick whenever it comes out too.

[mungo13]

To me it looks like nice and fairly universal grip.

If they manage to do the ergonomics part properly, it might be one of the best options on the market.

[Mr_sukebe]

Clearly it's not a replica, but the functionality is looking more than a little useful. Wonder how much it will be.

[Matchstick]

To me it looks like nice and fairly universal grip.

If they manage to do the ergonomics part properly, it might be one of the best options on the market.

 

That's just what I'm thinking - it won't appeal to simmers who want the most accurate sticks possible but for people looking to support both flight and space sims in a single grip it looks like it could be a great option. (For me at least a CM2 with twist axis, 8-way hat swapped for an analogue stick and a button swapped for a rotary encoder wheel would look to tick a lot of boxes for a lot of different roles)

[dburne]

Gotta hand it to Virpil, they continue to stay on the move with new products.

[Sokol1_br]

* Probable similar to Cobra M5 dual trigger:

 

 

 

uploading pictures

 

 

;)

 

 

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/462781222888669184/617834532997038151/unknown.png

Edited September 2, 2019 by Sokol1_br

[Matchstick]

Wonder if that dual trigger could be mapped to operate the safety on the Viggen ?

Edited September 2, 2019 by Matchstick