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Corsair Welcomes Trak Racer to the Fanatec Family

Corsair, a leading global maker of high-performance gear for gamers, streamers, content creators, PC builders and sim racing enthusiasts, today announced it has acquired the assets of Trak Racer, a global designer and manufacturer of sim racing and flight simulation cockpits, seats, monitor stands, motion systems and accessories. Trak Racer joins Corsair's portfolio of brands as a complement to Fanatec, the leading name in sim racing hardware.

Sim racing is one of the fastest-growing categories in gaming, and Trak Racer significantly expands the range Corsair can now offer. Fanatec is centered on the electronics that make a simulator feel real, including wheelbases, steering wheels, pedals and shifters. Trak Racer is centered on the physical simulator, including aluminium and tubular cockpits, racing seats, display and peripheral mounts, and motion and haptic systems. Together, the combined lineup is expected to support a more complete, turnkey sim racing platform.

MicroProse's Legendary Pilots Flight Sim Launches April 21 with Retro Visuals

Blending accessible flying mechanics with deeper management systems, Legendary Pilots invites players to step into a vibrant aviation world where every flight is just one part of a bigger journey. From planning routes and transporting passengers to maintaining aircraft and climbing the ranks of a competitive airline ecosystem, the game offers a refreshing take on the flight sim genre-one that prioritizes experience, progression, and personality over strict realism.

With its distinctive retro-inspired visuals and a focus on turboprops and regional jets, Legendary Pilots delivers a grounded yet stylized aviation fantasy. It's a world where smart decisions, efficient flying, and long-term planning matter just as much as what happens in the cockpit.

Moza Racing Debuts Porsche Mission R Wheel, MRP Rudder Pedals at CES 2026

Moza Racing showcased the Porsche Mission R steering wheel at CES 2026. The wheel is an officially licensed Porsche replica, developed using original Porsche Mission R race car CAD data. At its center is a 5.4-inch curved OLED display running at 720p and 60 Hz, covered by curved tempered glass, and used to show live telemetry such as speed, lap times, tire pressure, battery status, ABS, and traction control. It uses a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and a customizable Moza dashboard system with several preset layouts and support for user-made designs. The wheel connects directly to a PC via the Moza universal hub kit and features CNC-machined aluminium shift paddles with dual clutch, Hall sensors, built-in silencer pads, and a Moza all-aluminium quick-release system, making it compatible with all Moza Racing wheel bases.

Also on display were the Moza Flight MRP Rudder Pedals, designed for the Moza flight simulation ecosystem. The pedals use an aluminium alloy frame and offer stepless tilt adjustment of ±25 degrees, along with ±30 degrees of swing arm rotation and 150 mm of travel. Connectivity is supported via RJ11 to Moza Flight bases or USB for PC compatibility. The MRP Rudder Pedals is priced at $349, with an optional adjustable damper available for $65.

Honeycomb Aeronautical Launches Alpha Flight Controls Lite Peripheral

Honeycomb Aeronautical, a leading producer of professional grade flight simulation hardware, announced today the launch of a brand-new product - the Alpha Flight Controls Lite, which plans to bring the joys of flight simulation to a whole new audience of flight sim enthusiasts who are beginning their exciting journey into the skies.

The team at Honeycomb Aeronautical will be introducing a new range to complement their flagship line-up. The Lite range kicks off with the Alpha Flight Controls Lite, a flight control unit that delivers the renowned realism of the original Alpha Flight Controls, but with features tailored for entry level users or those who want an easy, seamless flight experience with minimal distraction from their hardware. The Alpha Flight Controls Lite focuses on essential controls, leaving users to enjoy the skies as the voyage through the clouds.

Meridian GMT Releases Full Product Details for Sierra Plus, Tango Plus, and X-Ray Controller

Following the highly anticipated unveiling of its first product lineup at FS Weekend 2025, Meridian GMT is excited to announce that full product details for the Sierra Plus Flight Controls, Tango Plus Throttle Quadrant, and X-Ray Flight Controller are now live on the official website. Flight simulation enthusiasts can now explore in-depth specifications, features, and availability information for these innovative devices.

The initial feedback from both the industry and community has been phenomenal and better than I could have asked for, says Nicki Repenning, Founder of Meridian GMT. and I completely understand the ones who raised doubts. I've got a lot to prove, and their doubts are warranted until I do.

MOZA Announces New Hardware and Software for Sim Racing and Flight Simulation

MOZA Racing, a leading innovator in sim racing and flight simulation hardware, is redefining the industry with its highly anticipated product launch on March 18, 2025. This milestone event introduces a lineup of next-generation products designed to push the boundaries of realism, precision, and innovation. Whether you're a sim racer or a flight simulation enthusiast, this launch promises to transform your experience!

A New Era in Sim Racing: Hardware and Software Innovations
MOZA Racing's founders and developers bring decades of expertise from the automotive industry, ensuring every product is engineered with precision and performance at its core. By integrating the latest automotive technologies into its sim racing gear, MOZA delivers an ultra-realistic experience that bridges the gap between virtual and real-world dynamics.

Thrustmaster Unveils New AVA, Modular and Scalable Base for Flight Simulation Joysticks

Thrustmaster is thrilled to unveil its new modular and scalable base for flight simulation joysticks. AVA (Advanced Versatile Aviation) has been carefully designed to perfectly meet your needs and preferences, offering you a multitude of tailor-made configurations that are great for all types of aviation. Create your ideal configuration from the many adjustment possibilities offered by the AVA base's various interchangeable elements: the axis curve, the resistance, the travel and the damping. AVA's design was specially created for quick modification of all its elements, allowing for customization between flights, and on-the-fly adjustments.

In addition, a real ecosystem is taking shape around the AVA base - with the introduction of a metal plate designed for desktop use, an offset adapter that lets you adjust the position of the grip to 15° or 30° in the joystick's central position, as well as the announcement of future add-ons and accessories. You'll also want to discover the comprehensive bundle featuring the AVA base, metal plate and offset adapter, which includes Thrustmaster's world-famous F/A-18C Hornet grip. Excellent for military, civil, space or helicopter piloting, the AVA base will adapt to your requirements and transport you into a world of simulation that's more realistic than ever before.

Flight Simulation Fans Can Now Complete Their VelocityOne Flight Setup With Turtle Beach's Universal VelocityOne Stand

Leading gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation today announced the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Stand is now available globally. The VelocityOne Stand completes Turtle Beach's ultimate award-winning flight simulation setup, as it houses the VelocityOne Flight Universal Control System or VelocityOne Flightstick, along with the VelocityOne Rudder pedals to deliver a modern flight simulation experience at home. VelocityOne Stand has built-in quick release latches for adjusting the height, angle, and length to adapt to any player and environment. Additionally, the upper mounting platform tilts for proper yoke, stick, or wheel placement, and the lower platform can be similarly adjusted for rudder or racing pedals.

The VelocityOne Stand's reversible design allows it to be used facing either direction, and solid steel mounting platforms are predrilled to ensure a perfect fit. Anti-wobble, adjustable rubber feet keep the VelocityOne Stand firmly planted, and a convenient fold-flat design allows for stowing away easily without needing to unmount your accessories. Turtle Beach's VelocityOne Stand is now available on www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers for a $199.99 MSRP.

Turtle Beach Unveils VelocityOne Rudder and Stand for Flight Sims

Leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today revealed the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Rudder Pedals and Turtle Beach VelocityOne Stand as the newest additions to the brand's growing lineup of gaming simulation accessories. The VelocityOne Rudder and Stand are designed to pair perfectly with the award-winning Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight Universal Control System, as well as with other yoke and racing wheel and pedal setups.

Flight simmers can now elevate their setup to new levels of realism with Turtle Beach's VelocityOne Rudder Pedals. For flight sim fans on Windows PCs, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, the new Rudder Pedals feature dual pedal configurations for light aircraft and heavy airline setup, with a smooth rudder axis and non-contact hall-effect sensors on all axes for fluid movements and longer product life with zero maintenance. Differential brakes allow for tight turns and precise runway braking control, while swappable springs, and adjustable pedal width and shape provide added realism whether flying a light aircraft, heavy airliner, or fighter jet. Plus, multiple stable mounting solutions keep the VelocityOne Rudder Pedals firmly planted on a variety of surfaces. Turtle Beach's VelocityOne Rudder Pedals are available for pre-order today from Turtle Beach and participating retailers for $299.99 MSRP and launches October 31, 2022.

Honeycomb Aeronautical, MAINGEAR Partnership Results in Performance PC for Flight Simulation

If you're one of those flight afficionados (or even if you just want to take your flight skills or training as seriously as serious can get, outside of any professional training solutions), this partnership between MAINGEAR and Honeycomb Aeronautical should be right up your alley. The solution features a fully powered PC which includes a copy of X-Plane 11 pre-installed (and of which the hardware specs aren't disclosed as of yet). The most interesting parts of the partnership though, aren't even PC-related, as any user can build their own with a much more satisfying, personal experience.

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