Special Microsoft Flight Simulator controller is coming to Xbox
Xbox’s first dedicated flight sim controller arrives—just in time for summer pre-orders
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The brief
Microsoft has officially announced a new controller designed specifically for *Flight Simulator* on Xbox. Dubbed the **Echo Aviation Controller XPC**, it features specialized flight sticks, throttle levers, and programmable buttons tailored for aviation simulations. Pre-orders open immediately, with an August release date, according to coverage from *Explosion Network* and *MSN*.
The controller joins other Xbox-themed hardware launches this week, including GameSir’s retro-styled controllers for the original Xbox console, as reported by *Notebookcheck* and *ScreenRant*. While Microsoft’s device is flight-focused, the broader trend highlights growing demand for niche gaming peripherals on Xbox. Coverage emphasizes the August launch window and pre-order availability.
Watching next: Whether this controller will expand beyond *Flight Simulator* compatibility, and how Microsoft’s partnership with Honeycomb (the developer behind the XPC) may influence future Xbox gaming hardware. No details yet on pricing or additional features beyond flight controls.
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Quick answers
Is this controller exclusive to *Flight Simulator*?
Coverage does not specify exclusivity, but it is explicitly designed for *Flight Simulator* on Xbox, with specialized aviation controls.
When will it be available for purchase?
Pre-orders are open now, with an official August release date according to *MSN* and *Explosion Network*.
Are there other Xbox controllers launching this week?
Yes. GameSir has released two retro-styled controllers themed after the original Xbox console, as reported by *Notebookcheck*.
Coverage (5)
- Honeycomb Reveals Echo Aviation Controller XPC For Xbox Flight Simulator Explosion Network · 14h ago
- Brand-new Xbox controller officially revealed, releases in August MSN · 14h ago
- GameSir launches two new controllers themed after original Xbox console Notebookcheck · 14h ago
- Xbox Officially Reveals Brand-New Hardware, And You Can Pre-Order Now ScreenRant · 14h ago
- Special Microsoft Flight Simulator controller is coming to Xbox Notebookcheck · 14h ago
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