Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Flight System Pre-Orders Have Already Sold Out

In case you didn’t hear, pre-orders for Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Flight Simulation control system went live early today. And while it does cost a pretty penny, it took almost no time for the new gaming peripheral to sell out, becoming one of Turtles Beach’s most pre-ordered products.

According to Turtle Beach, pre-orders for the new flight system sold out in less than 15 minutes, with 21,000 fans signing up before hand for alerts when the controller would be available for reservations.

They note that the VelocityOne has become one of the brand’s most pre-ordered products

VelocityOne Flight pre-orders from our site selling out globally is a wonderful start to our entry into the rapidly growing flight simulation hardware market,” said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation.

For those that missed out on the initial pre-orders, Turtle Beach has confirmed that there will be more opportunities leading to launch with additional waves of orders being available.

Announced during E3 this year, the VelocityOne Flight Simulator Control System is a product born of a partnership between Turtle Beach and Microsoft in order to give Xbox and PC gamers the ultimate flight simulator experience. A full breakdown of its features can be found below.

Features:

  • UNIVERSAL DESIGN
    VelocityOne™ Flight includes everything you need to get off the ground. The included throttle quadrant with dedicated trim wheel and realistic yoke with integrated rudder controls equips every home-pilot with a full suite of controls right out of the box.
  • REALISTIC YOKE HANDLE
    True to life 180° yoke handle rotation tuned for smooth and precise adjustments of any aircraft. Built to last with a non-contact hall effect sensor in the yoke shaft, you’ll have smooth control over long-term usage.
  • MODULAR THROTTLE QUADRANT
    Dual lever and vernier controls along with 10 programmable buttons and an integrated pitch trim wheel provide a realistic experience for both light aircraft and heavy jets. Customize your throttle controls with included swappable throttle tops to match your preferred flight experience.
  • FLIGHT MANAGEMENT DISPLAY
    The full color display with dedicated controls helps you learn and configure the system on-the-fly for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Easily switch between profiles for different aircraft and use the training feature to familiarize yourself with each control so you spend less time on the tarmac, and more time in the air*.
  • INTEGRATED RUDDER CONTROLS
    Taxi, land and turn with ease using integrated rudder controls and toe brake buttons at your fingertips. Execute coordinated turns in the sky with ease and stay straight during takeoff and landing with dedicated rudder controls and make precise taxi maneuvers with integrated brakes.
  • COMPREHENSIVE CONTROLS
    Flight is equipped with 12 analog axes, two POV switches and two 4-way HAT switches. The axes provide precise control of essential control surfaces and engine systems, and the POV switches ensure you can intuitively change view and focus on critical cockpit information. With an additional 18 assignable buttons, you have everything you need to navigate any aircraft in confidence and remap controls to your preference.
  • AUTHENTIC STATUS INDICATOR PANEL
    Receive real-time status alerts and monitor essential cockpit, navigation and engine systems and warnings. Customize the color of the ambient light, and swap between different panels to fine-tune the cockpit to your liking.
  • PITCH TRIM WHEEL
    The dedicated trim wheel enables fine adjustment of aircraft control surfaces and removes the need to maintain pressure on the yoke, for hands-free-flying.
  • CUSTOM LEVER HANDLES
    Customize your throttle & lever controls to match your selected aircraft. Use the black, red, and blue tops for prop planes, or swap to all white tops for jet aircraft.
  • SECURE CLAMPING SYSTEM
    The tight low profile secure mounting system ensures stable integration into your home setup.
  • DESIGNED FOR XBOX
    Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PCs. The VelocityOne™ Flight also features familiar Xbox system controls.
  • 3.5MM HEADSET PORT
    Connect your 3.5mm headset for immersive audio and coordinate your flight.

The VelocityOne Flight Control System will launch on November 14, with a retail price of $349.99.

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