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Gladiator NXT EVO ‘WWII Combat Edition’
Gladiator NXT EVO ‘WWII Combat Edition’
Gladiator NXT EVO ‘WWII Combat Edition’
Experience the spirit of wartime aviation with the Gladiator NXT EVO WWII Combat Edition joystick, featuring our GNX KG12 Grip.
- All joysticks with the KG12 (Gen.2) Grip come with a built-in twist adapter by default.
Ships With
- 1x GNX KG12 Grip
- 1x GNX EVO Base
Optionally Available
Desk Mounts:
- Looking for desk mounts for your Gladiator? Check our UCM Cadet Combo Set, or our Gladiator Stand-Alone UCM Mount.
KG12 'WWII Combat Grip' (Gen.2)
Our KG12 'WWII Combat Grip' is designed for immersive control in WWII combat flight simulators.
- Trigger and Levers: Features one folding metal trigger and one pinky metal lever for realistic operation.
- Buttons: Includes one bomb release button and one side button.
- Hat Switch: Equipped with an 8-way hat switch for enhanced directional control.
- Twist Adapter: Comes with a built-in contactless Twist Adapter for rudder axis control; includes a hex key and screw to secure the twist adapter in place.
Gladiator NXT EVO Base
The Gladiator NXT EVO Base is designed for precision and versatility:
- Precision Control: Equipped with 2 contactless MaRS sensors for accurate X and Y axes movement.
- Functionality: Includes an auto-centering 3-position switch, a throttle wheel, and a rotary encoder.
- Customization: Features 3 programmable buttons and 2 programmable single-color LEDs for visual feedback.
- Durability and Comfort: Smooth gimbal with ball bearings and an adjustable dry clutch to fine-tune the resistance.
- Stability: Comes with a tabletop steel baseplate with non-slip rubber pads.
- Flexibility: Includes soft (#10), medium (#20 default), and strong (#30) springs, a spring extractor tool for easy changes, and a complete set of screws and a screwdriver.
- Connectivity: Includes a 180 cm (6') USB cable and a cable holder tool for UCM Desk Mount compatibility.
General Gladiator NXT EVO Joystick Specifications
- Each Gladiator NXT EVO joystick features a durable industrial-grade ABS base and grip with a gimbal made from strong glass-fiber-reinforced PA material, ensuring robust performance.
- It features a stable steel baseplate with non-slip rubber pads for firm placement. Equipped with high-quality ALPS buttons (Japan OEM) and precise, contactless MaRS sensors, the joystick offers lasting performance and accurate control.
- Dual 32-bit ARM controllers in both the base and grip enable efficient operation, while firmware updates and profile preferences are easily managed via USB, thanks to its onboard memory.
Profile Templates
Warranty
- 2 Years
Support
Support
For video guides and tutorials to get started with our products, check our official VKB YouTube Channel. |
For community-based assistance with controller setup, configuration, or firmware updates, we recommend visiting our community Discord Server. The VKB community is highly supportive, and Discord offers the fastest response times for any questions or troubleshooting needs. |
For official hardware support, configuration assistance, warranty claims, or order cancellations and returns, please submit a Support Ticket. Kindly have your VKB North America Order # ready, as it is required to open a ticket. |
Downloads
Downloads
Firmware | Version | Uploaded |
Firmware for all VKB devices | v2.18.9 | Oct 24, 2024 |
Configuration Apps | Version | Uploaded |
VKBDevCfg Device Configurator | v0.93.17 | Oct 24, 2024 |
VKB zBootloader | v1.9654654 | Aug 27, 2023 |
T-Link | v0.7.8 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Testing/Troubleshooting Apps |
VKB Joy Tester |
VKB Button Tester |
VKB Show HID |
Gladiator Profile Templates |
SCG Left-Hand | SCG Right-Hand | SCG OTA Left-Hand | SCG OTA Right-Hand |
Gunfighter Profile Templates |
MCG Ultimate |
GNX Module Templates |
STECS Throttle Templates |
Technical Documentation | Version | Uploaded |
NJoy32 Family Controllers Configuration Utility |
v2.19 | August 17, 2023 |