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Updated · Explosion Network · Jul 8
Honeycomb Unveils Echo Aviation Controller XPC for Xbox Series X|S, Shipping in Fall 2026
Updated
Updated · Explosion Network · Jul 8

Honeycomb Unveils Echo Aviation Controller XPC for Xbox Series X|S, Shipping in Fall 2026

1 articles · Updated · Explosion Network · Jul 8

Summary

  • Honeycomb Aeronautical said its Echo Aviation Controller XPC will bring an all-in-one flight controller to Xbox Series X|S later this year.
  • The handheld device is built mainly for Microsoft Flight Simulator, combining throttle, trim, rudder and aircraft system switches into a single controller.
  • That setup is aimed at giving players a fuller flight-sim experience without the larger multi-piece hardware rigs often used for the genre.
  • Fall 2026 is the current shipping window, while pricing will be announced closer to launch.

Insights

With its price still unknown, can the Echo XPC successfully challenge established rivals in the flight simulation market?
Can a handheld controller truly deliver a realistic flight experience without a traditional desk-bound cockpit setup?