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Special Microsoft Flight Simulator controller is coming to Xbox

Honeycomb is introducing the Echo Aviation Controller XPC, a specialized hardware addition for Xbox Flight Simulator players.

By · Published July 15, 2026  11:46 UTC · Updated July 15, 2026  14:44 UTC

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Honeycomb revealed the Echo Aviation Controller XPC for Xbox Flight Simulator. The hardware was officially revealed for pre-order and is scheduled for release in August or this fall.

Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Honeycomb is introducing the Echo Aviation Controller XPC, a specialized hardware addition for Xbox Flight Simulator players.
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Honeycomb has revealed the Echo Aviation Controller XPC for Xbox. This specialized hardware is designed for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator and is available for pre-order.

Coverage from Men's Gear, Explosion Network, and Notebookcheck emphasizes that the controller launches this fall, with MSN specifying a release date in August. Additionally, Notebookcheck reports that GameSir is launching two new controllers themed after the original Xbox console.

Upcoming developments include the official August release of the hardware and the arrival of the GameSir themed controllers.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 88d ago.

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The obvious questions

What is the name of the new flight simulator controller?

The controller is called the Echo Aviation Controller XPC.

When will the Echo Aviation Controller XPC be released?

According to MSN, it releases in August, while Men's Gear reports a launch this fall.

Are there other Xbox controllers being released?

Yes, Notebookcheck reports that GameSir is launching two new controllers themed after the original Xbox console.

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