Special Microsoft Flight Simulator controller is coming to Xbox
Honeycomb has unveiled the Echo Aviation Controller XPC, a specialized hardware addition for Xbox Flight Simulator.
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Honeycomb is releasing the Echo Aviation Controller XPC designed for Xbox Flight Simulator. According to coverage from MSN and ScreenRant, the new hardware is officially revealed and available for pre-order.
Reports from Notebookcheck and Explosion Network emphasize the specialized nature of the controller for flight simulation. Meanwhile, other hardware news from Notebookcheck notes that GameSir is launching two controllers themed after the original Xbox console.
The product is scheduled for release in August, as reported by MSN.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the new flight controller?
The controller is the Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller XPC.
When will the controller be released?
The hardware is set to release in August.
Can the controller be purchased now?
According to ScreenRant, the hardware is available for pre-order.
Coverage (5)
- Honeycomb Reveals Echo Aviation Controller XPC For Xbox Flight Simulator Explosion Network · 15h ago
- Brand-new Xbox controller officially revealed, releases in August MSN · 15h ago
- GameSir launches two new controllers themed after original Xbox console Notebookcheck · 15h ago broke it first
- Xbox Officially Reveals Brand-New Hardware, And You Can Pre-Order Now ScreenRant · 15h ago
- Special Microsoft Flight Simulator controller is coming to Xbox Notebookcheck · 15h ago broke it first
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