{"id":733916,"date":"2026-06-13T09:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T09:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/733916\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T09:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T09:40:11","slug":"powera-now-wants-in-on-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-with-a-specialist-new-controller-and-itll-work-on-xbox-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/733916\/","title":{"rendered":"PowerA now wants in on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with a specialist new controller, and it’ll work on Xbox, too"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier this year my colleague, Ben Wilson, reviewed a pretty interesting controller for Flight Simulator enthusiasts from Honeycomb<\/a>. It’s since been made available in an Xbox variant, too, but it looks like it won’t be the only flight stick controller on the block.<\/p>\n

Teased today is the Project X-Ray Flight Deck Wireless Controller, designed by Meridian GMT and built by PowerA.<\/p>\n

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I mean, just look at it. I’ve recently written about how as a Microsoft Flight Simulator novice I’m already looking to get a flight stick<\/a>, in part because there’s so much to do that isn’t too friendly to controller buttons. Project X-Ray laughs at that. And me.<\/p>\n

Something big is in the works, and we can finally share the news! We joined forces with @MeridianGMT to develop the Project X-Ray Flight Deck Wireless Controller. Project X-Ray is in active development, but you can sign up for updates! We’ll reach out the moment it lands. pic.twitter.com\/mKjhnILeWIJune 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

I’ll admit I’m not familiar with Meridian GMT, but having a nose around the company’s X profile, it looks like the idea of a flight controller that fits within the frame of a regular Xbox controller has been on their mind for over a year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There’s not much else to know about Project X-Ray beyond the teaser video posted to X and a render on the sign-up page. There’s no idea on price or release date, and presumably it’ll have a different name when it comes to market.<\/p>\n

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But what can we tell from what we see so far? Well, like the Honeycomb Echo, its purpose is to put dedicated flight controls into a controller. Having Xbox support out of the gate is huge, meaning that Microsoft Flight Simulator<\/a> 2024 players on console won’t be left hanging.<\/p>\n

It manages to squeeze all of the controls I’ve been struggling with onto a single controller. There’s obviously a throttle lever, but also flaps, landing gear, a rotary trim knob, lights\/radio buttons, and in place of a D-pad, dedicated autopilot controls. There’s no view of the back, though, so there could still be more to come.<\/p>\n

I love this, though. I want it to be a whole category filled with choice. The Meridian GMT desire to use a regular Xbox controller form factor is especially noteworthy. Something everyone’s already familiar and comfortable with holding, while adding the main essential physical controls for flight.<\/p>\n

If you’re interested, you can sign up right now on PowerA’s website<\/a>, but this one is being filed high in the “one to watch out for” column.<\/p>\n

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