PC Controller Setup - Vkb + Cobraone's Interface (tws6)

After a lot of research (and way too many forum threads), I finally built my own controller setup for Train Sim World 6, and it works great. I’m using the VKB GNX-SEM and VKB GNX-THQ together with a GNX USB Controller (HID-Main). I don’t have the main joystick, so this little board does the trick. If you already have a VKB joystick, you won’t need it.

Everything runs smoothly thanks to the program created by CobraOne: TS World RailDriver and Joystick Interface. It’s seriously impressive work.

Before choosing this combo I looked into a few other options:

• the classic RailDriver
• the new TSC-X from SimWorkshop
• the TS Flexi Lever Controller
• and even this nice custom setup from eBay

They were all solid choices, but I went with the VKB combo because the levers feel excellent, it has plenty of buttons, and it’s affordable without needing any DIY effort. For folks in the US, there are no custom tariffs. Tested on TSW6 (mostly German trains) and it works flawlessly. Also tried SubwaySim 2, which needed a bit of curve adjustment but was fine overall. Next step is to test it on SimRail.
Really happy with how it turned out, so sharing here in case anyone is looking for alternative controller setups.

Links:

https://www.vkbcontrollers.com/products/gnx-thq-throttle-quadrant-us
https://www.vkbcontrollers.com/products/gnx-sem-side-extension-module-us
https://www.vkbcontrollers.com/products/gnx-usb-controller-hid-main