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Gladiator NXT EVO ‘WWII Combat Edition’
Gladiator NXT EVO ‘WWII Combat Edition’
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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.
- 1x Folding Metal Trigger
- 1x Pinky Metal Lever
- 1x Bomb Release Button
- 1x Side Button
- 1x 8-way Hat Switch
- 1x Lockable Twist Adapter (Z-axis) with contactless MaRS sensor
- 1x Hex Key to lock the twist adapter
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.
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_19_6 | Mar 7, 2025 |
Configuration Apps (req. Windows PC) |
Version | Uploaded |
VKBDevCfg Device Configurator | v0.93.26 | Mar 7, 2025 |
VKB zBootloader | v1.9654654 | Aug 27, 2023 |
T-Link | v0.7.8 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Testing/Troubleshooting Apps (req. Windows PC) |
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 |






Requirements: Our products and configuration software are designed for use on Windows PCs.