Echo Aviation Controller XPC Targets Xbox Series X|S, Bundling 3 Controls for Fall 2026 Launch

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 12

Fall 2026 is the target launch window for the Echo Aviation Controller XPC, a console-focused version built for Xbox Series X|S flight simulator players.
The XPC keeps the 3-in-1 design of the original model, combining rudder pedals, throttle controls and the main control unit into one compact controller without clamps.
Honeycomb has not announced a price, and the controller will not support PlayStation 5 even though Microsoft Flight Simulator is also available on Sony's console.
PC and Mac testing of the standard Echo controller found generally solid performance, but Microsoft Flight Simulator setup was cumbersome; Honeycomb currently eases that on Xbox with a downloadable profile and may need Microsoft to add one for XPC.

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With its price still unannounced, will Honeycomb's Xbox controller be an affordable upgrade or a luxury for flight sim fans?

Can Honeycomb's all-in-one controller truly deliver a realistic flight experience from the couch, challenging dedicated PC setups?