The Star Citizen Project
Virpil Buyer Guide
Expensive things can still have good value if you use them often or daily
Your Hardware is your only physical interaction with the game
Choose Hardware FIRST, then fake ships @Noobifier
A pair of sticks you will need to buy two bases and two grips. Each base and grip are sold separately plan you budget accordingly.
Lets Start with the Gimbal or other wise known as the Base
Our Recommendation
When in doubt go with the VPC WarBRD
If money is no object get the MT-50CM3 (Requires mount) and get Monster Tech Mounts (See Buyers Guide for Mounts)
VPC WarBRD Base – Just works, attach baseplate, grip, and calibrate
MT-50CM3 (CM2 Upgrade) – Ideal for extensions or advanced setups, customization can allow the setup of a dead stick (See Noobifier Video)
Short Technical of
WarBRD, CM2, and CM3
For a more informed buying decision watch the Noobifier video above. He does a great overview video of the VPC WarBRD, MT-50CM2, and MT-50CM3
Flight-Stick Grips Recommended for Star Citizen
In Depth Alpha Review
Alpha and Alpha Prime
In Depth Alpha PRIME Review
Our Recommendation
We recommend the Z Extension for the your throttle stick, for either of Virpil Alpha HoSaS solutions you may choose. The build of the Prime takes the premium experience of an alpha grip to an entirely different level. Thankfully at this price range and build the quality is not in question, rather it all comes down to each buyers personal preference and budget limitations.
Control Panels
Three Control Panels and A Throttle (Image not shown, See Video)
Our Recommendation
Skip all panels until you have designed your setup, there are so many options use your imagination.
The Sharka-50 : This panel gives you the most buttons and levers, but labels are printed on it
Control Panel #1: Virpil & MonsterTechUSA have mulitple mount options for all panels
Control Panel #2: Can pair with 1 and 2 using Virpil mount kits for a uniform asthetic
Virpil Rudders aka Flight Pedals
Virpil has a complete collection of Ace Flight Pedals and a brand new type called the Ace Torq Pedal
Our Recommendation
Skip all panels until you have designed your setup, there are so many options use your imagination.
The Sharka-50 : This panel gives you the most buttons and levers, but labels are printed on it
Control Panel #1: Virpil & MonsterTechUSA have mulitple mount options for all panels
Control Panel #2: Can pair with 1 and 2 using Virpil mount kits for a uniform asthetic
Our Recommendation
Skip all panels until you have designed your setup, there are so many options use your imagination.
The Sharka-50 : This panel gives you the most buttons and levers, but labels are printed on it
Control Panel #1: Virpil & MonsterTechUSA have mulitple mount options for all panels
Control Panel #2: Can pair with 1 and 2 using Virpil mount kits for a uniform asthetic
