Special Xbox controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator arrives Nov 20, reservations open

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Special Xbox controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator arrives Nov 20, reservations open ⓘ Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller XPC reservations are open in the US at $179.99, with no upfront payment. Other territories are set to follow from November 20 in a gradual rollout; Honeycomb’s EU store already lists the XPC at €179.99 . Microsoft is a software and software development company based in Redmond.

Echo Aviation Controller XPC reservations are open in the US at $179.99, with no upfront payment. Sales start November 20, with other regions after.

The Xbox and PC flight sim controller has a TMR stick, Hall-effect rudder paddles and four sliders. Anubhav Sharma , Published 10/16/2026 Gaming Accessory Gadget The Echo Aviation Controller XPC now has a price and a release date.

That second part has changed too, though not quite into a preorder. US buyers can now reserve a unit through Honeycomb’s website without paying anything upfront.

Once stock is ready to ship, Honeycomb emails an invitation to complete the purchase. Buyers then get 48 hours to pay before the unit goes to the next person in line. ⓘ Honeycomb The controller is officially licensed for Xbox and also works on PC.