Microsoft unveils the VelocityOne Flight Simulator Controls Rig

Microsoft sent aviation fans into a meltdown at E3 yesterday by announcing that its beloved Flight Simulator title would finally hit Xbox this July. Before they even had a chance to calm themselves down with cold towels, smelling salts, and whatever you want, the company founded by Bill Gates decided to hit them with the old double combo by revealing devastatingly sexy simulator controls next to Turtle Beach : the VelocityOne Flight.

Microsoft and Turtle Beach have drawn on the know-how of world-class aircraft engineers and world-class pilots and presented their flight simulator debut in an extremely impressive way. Compatible with Windows 10, Xbox Series X | S as well as Xbox One, if what we promised is even remotely true, players will be immersed in the game mechanics like never before. All you need after beating one of these bad guys is a big screen from Samsung.

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Here are the key features of the Microsoft x Turtle Beach VelocityOne flight simulator controller:

• Universal design
  “VelocityOne Flight includes everything you need to take off the ground. The throttle quadrant + dedicated trim wheel and a realistic yoke + integrated rudder controls equip every home pilot with a full range of controls right out of the box. You can also experience impressive audio and coordinate your flight via the integrated 3.5 mm headset audio jack. “
• Realistic yoke design
  “True-to-life 180 ° yoke handle rotation that is optimized for smooth and precise adjustments of every aircraft. With a non-contact Hall-effect sensor built into the yoke shaft for a long service life, you have smooth control over long-term use. “
• Modular throttle quadrant
  “Double lever and vernier controls together with 10 programmable buttons and an integrated trim wheel offer a realistic experience for both light aircraft and heavy jets. Customize your throttle to your preferred aircraft with the included custom lever handles. “

• Integrated rudder control
  “Taxi, land and turn with ease thanks to the integrated rudder control and toe brake buttons. Make coordinated turns in the sky with ease and stay straight on takeoff and landing with dedicated rudder controls and precise roll maneuvers with built-in brakes. “
• Comprehensive controls
  “Equipped with two POV and two HAT switches for switching between several different camera views. 18 additional buttons included so that you can safely navigate each aircraft and reassign the controls according to your needs. “
• Status indicator field
  “Receive status alerts in real time and monitor important cockpit, navigation and engine systems as well as warnings. Adjust the color of the ambient light and switch between three different panels to tailor the cockpit to your liking. “
• Flight management display
  “The full color display with dedicated controls helps you learn and configure the system for Microsoft Flight Simulator while in flight. Easily switch between profiles for different aircraft and use the training function to familiarize yourself with each control so that you spend less time on the tarmac and more time in the air. “

Microsoft x Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne flight control system will soon be available for pre-order for just $ 349.95 ($ 455) and is expected to arrive in mid to late 2021 – click the link below to subscribe for a notification on this fateful Day is coming.