Virpil Force Feedback is coming !

[julpeuz]

Hi guys,

Virpil force feedback is finally coming, I was so excited I had to share for those who might have missed it.  
 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DK909LMx6c5/?igsh=MWcxdDQyNml6N3FxbA==

 

[Mr_sukebe]

That’s a BIG extension, so it’s most probably got a LOT of grunt to take account of the potential leverage.

Any idea what the seat is?

[julpeuz]

55 minutes ago, Mr_sukebe said:

That’s a BIG extension, so it’s most probably got a LOT of grunt to take account of the potential leverage.

Any idea what the seat is?

Yeah that’s what I thought as well about the 20cm extension, hopefully it’s not just for the picture ! 
 

Not sure about the seat, but I’ve seen Next Level Racing release a new ‘MSFS Edition cockpit’ that looks like this one even though the colors don’t match :

https://youtu.be/Hf2wYF7PnsI?si=AhR3_rKktcBpnocH

My guess is we’re gonna have to wait at least a year before release of their force feedback base though, but I’m glad we have some sort of confirmation they’re working on it. What a wonderful time we’re living in.

[julpeuz]

Now that I’m thinking of it, Virpil’s CEO said a few weeks back that 2025 would be a great year for them, maybe we’ll see their base by the end of it !

[Aapje]

Looks like we are going to get an announcement at FSExpo.

[Darth Holliday]

They can't even fill the orders they have..."Back-order", Back-Order", "Back-Order"..Gave up on them long ago...

[julpeuz]

50 minutes ago, Darth Holliday said:

They can't even fill the orders they have..."Back-order", Back-Order", "Back-Order"..Gave up on them long ago...

Actually I got my last order within 2 weeks even with back ordered items.

[Mr_sukebe]

The seat is a Simfab unit.

Here's one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364747761321?var=634319885241

Don't order from the above link.  Apparently it's shipped from Bulgaria, which does make me wonder...

Let me get my tape measure out.  I've no idea if it'll fit.  I'm currently using an MX5 seat on an aluminium profile base.  Should be viable.

Looks more comfortable than the NLR seat.

Edited June 17 by Mr_sukebe

[Smashy]

I've got a Simfab setup and love it.  When planning my setup, Simfab went way beyond what I was expecting in helping me pick the right parts for my gear.  I highly recommend giving them a call or dropping them an email if you have any questions at all.  I know this sounds like an ad for Simfab but I'm just a really happy customer, nothing more.

[Mr_sukebe]

1 hour ago, Smashy said:

I've got a Simfab setup and love it.  When planning my setup, Simfab went way beyond what I was expecting in helping me pick the right parts for my gear.  I highly recommend giving them a call or dropping them an email if you have any questions at all.  I know this sounds like an ad for Simfab but I'm just a really happy customer, nothing more.

Thanks for the feedback.

If they had a UK distributor, I'd probably be ordering one right now.  Unfortunately, they don't even quote on the website about the shipping cost from the US.

[Wostg]

I bought the seat above, delivered to the UK within 2 weeks no fuss, even the postie was nice delivering it. No extra fees than what's charged at checkout etc.

Edited June 18 by Wostg

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

11 hours ago, Darth Holliday said:

They can't even fill the orders they have..."Back-order", Back-Order", "Back-Order"..Gave up on them long ago...

Yes they can - it just might take a bit.

It took 6 weeks for my R1-Falcon pedals to arrive and that’s a brand new product, so this is likely a worst case scenario.

My Rhino took 8 months between order and delivery: it doesn’t mean it’s not worth ordering.

[Darth Holliday]

7 hours ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said:

Yes they can - it just might take a bit.

It took 6 weeks for my R1-Falcon pedals to arrive and that’s a brand new product, so this is likely a worst case scenario.

My Rhino took 8 months between order and delivery: it doesn’t mean it’s not worth ordering.

 

    No, I didn't say it was not worth it, as their stuff is second to none...If you believe that an eight month wait is acceptable for a game controller, great as it is worth it, just not for me...Six weeks is way too long for me as well..In a day and age of overnight and sometimes same day delivery is the norm seems a bit out of the norm to wait for them to build it then send it..My special order Ford Raptor only took four weeks...Just sayin...

Edited June 18 by Darth Holliday

[Nightdare]

8 hours ago, Darth Holliday said:

My special order Ford Raptor only took four weeks...Just sayin...

 

If that's done so quickly, it doesn't sound so special, but them "special order" doesn't say much, I once "special ordered" a tremolo

but it was only special because it was a low turnover item that wouldn't be refundable

[Smashy]

9 hours ago, Darth Holliday said:

 

    No, I didn't say it was not worth it, as their stuff is second to none...If you believe that an eight month wait is acceptable for a game controller, great as it is worth it, just not for me...Six weeks is way too long for me as well..In a day and age of overnight and sometimes same day delivery is the norm seems a bit out of the norm to wait for them to build it then send it..My special order Ford Raptor only took four weeks...Just sayin...

Weird flex in a flight sim forum.

[Aapje]

On 6/19/2025 at 1:59 AM, Smashy said:

Weird flex in a flight sim forum.

Well, the Ford Raptor is supposedly 'inspired' by an airplane: https://www.torquenews.com/9539/2021-ford-f-150-raptor-takes-flight-fighter-jet-inspired-design

I'm not seeing it, but then again, I'm not a BS'er* like the designer seems to be.

*Bachelor of Sacrilege

[julpeuz]

In cas anyone missed it, Virpil started a survey to know what would be the interest of the sim community for their FFB solution.

Register here :

https://virpil-controls.eu/ffb-register-now

[Darth Holliday]

On 6/18/2025 at 7:59 PM, Smashy said:

Weird flex in a flight sim forum.

  Sorry the analogy was lost on you...Ill fix it...

 

 No, I didn't say it was not worth it, as their stuff is second to none...If you believe that an eight month wait is acceptable for a game controller, great as it is worth it, just not for me...Six weeks is way too long for me as well..In a day and age of overnight and sometimes same day delivery is the norm seems a bit out of the norm to wait for them to build it then send it..My special order Ford 150 only took four weeks...Just sayin.  Im guessing the building of the pickup truck is a bit more involved then a semi plastic game controller with their wait times...

 

[julpeuz]

Man we got your point, you already pointed that out, back to the subject please

[rapid]

Stuff me that baby is huge. Very glad that Virpil have joined the FFB as it's going to be a smart bit of kit.

Edited June 26 by rapid

[Marshallman]

Yes holding on CM3 now...... still using my trusty warthog, everything else is Virpil....

regards

Edited June 26 by Marshallman

[Flia]

Virpil FFB base is my long term dream. I cant wait anymore

Edited June 26 by Flia

[Aapje]

The latest teaser gave a 2026 date, so you need to wait longer still. We'll at best get a reveal at FSExpo, not a release.

[Vakarian]

Hopefully they go sensible with the pricing. WW already announced their bases with the pricing (although no availability yet) so if they go a lot higher, sales might suffer.

FFB is not something that's necessary for most of the most popular FW modules, so realistically they are applicable to WW2 and helos. People who fly them seriously are smaller subgroup in the flightsim community....

I mean, they do build good stuff and for some odd 100-ish euro premium vs e.g. WW or VKB stuff people might lean for Virpil stuff. But if that something is at or over 1000 mark, people will think twice as that's not small amount of money.

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

Economy of scale comes into the play here. 
If VPForce can provide one at €800 (prior to taxes and shipping), much larger companies such as Virpil should be able to make their model much more affordable.

35 minutes ago, Vakarian said:

so realistically they are applicable to WW2 and helos

Anything non-FBW really. And we have plenty of Cold War FW modules either released or in the pipeline.

Edited June 27 by Raven (Elysian Angel)