The video is an 18-month review of the MonsterTech MTS Simpit, highlighting its modularity, customization options, and comfort, making it ideal for serious flight simulation enthusiasts seeking a reliable and scalable setup. While noting minor downsides like dust-prone rails and a larger footprint, the reviewer praises the platform’s engineering quality and recommends it for those wanting a premium, future-proof simpit experience.
The video is a one-year review of the MonsterTech MTS Simpit, a modular flight simulation platform tailored for games like Star Citizen and DCS World. The creator, Farister, shares his experience using the MTS system over the past 18 months. He clarifies that while the MTS kit was provided free by MonsterTech, no money changed hands for the video, and MonsterTech had no creative control over the content. Farister has been a long-time customer of MonsterTech, having purchased various components with his own money before receiving the MTS platform. Additionally, some peripherals like the VPC throttle stick and panel were provided by Virpil, and Farister participates in MonsterTech’s affiliate program.
One of the standout features of the MTS platform highlighted is its modularity. Users can customize their setup based on their specific hardware and preferences, making it highly adaptable. Farister has expanded his setup by adding accessories such as a Stream Deck Plus, additional button boxes, and flight sim controls like UFC and MFD mounts. The system’s design allows for easy upgrades and expansions, often reusing parts to reduce redundancy. This modular approach ensures the platform can evolve with the user’s needs, whether they prefer different stick configurations or even yoke and wheel setups.
Building the MTS setup requires careful planning and time, typically about a day to get the configuration right. MonsterTech offers an online configurator to assist with this process. Cable management is another important aspect, with accessories available to help maintain a tidy setup. Once assembled, the platform offers consistency and reliability, with controls always in the same position, which helps users build muscle memory. This consistency proved especially beneficial for Farister when transitioning to virtual reality, as he could instinctively find controls without looking.
Comfort is another important aspect of the MTS system. The included flight chair is comfortable for long sessions and even doubles as Farister’s office chair. The immersive experience of sitting in the simpit helps set the mindset for flying, enhancing the overall simulation experience. However, there are some downsides noted, such as the rails attracting dust and the platform’s relatively large footprint. Additionally, the MTS is a premium product with a higher price point, reflecting its precision engineering and future-proof design.
In conclusion, Farister endorses the MonsterTech MTS platform for serious sim enthusiasts who fly regularly and want a customizable, comfortable, and reliable setup. He appreciates the ecosystem’s scalability and the quality of engineering behind it. For those interested, he recommends checking out MonsterTech’s website and Discord community for further information and support. Farister invites viewers to engage by asking questions and subscribing for more hardware reviews, expressing gratitude to MonsterTech for providing the MTS platform and to the audience for watching.