August 24, 2020 09:50 am
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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/24/21398774/flight-stick-controllers-sold-out-microsoft-simulator
Flight sticks are selling out after the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator
Photo by Sam Byford / The Verge
The recently-released Microsoft Flight Simulator is a game best enjoyed with a dedicated flight stick, but actually finding one of these controllers is a challenge. None of Amazon.com’s best-selling PC flight sticks are available to buy new as of Monday August 24th — they’re either listed as unavailable, only available used, or scheduled to be back in stock in the coming months.
It’s impossible to know if this current shortage is directly caused by the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Flight yokes and sticks are a relatively niche product to begin with, and, even prior to the game’s official release, people on Twitter were complaining about shortages. Meanwhile, plenty of other gaming accessories like Nintendo’s Ring Fit have also...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/24/21398774/flight-stick-controllers-sold-out-microsoft-simulator
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