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WinCTRL CarrierAce Joystick Grip R.Metal 2.0
Grip onlySold on its own. Maker page
Your setup: MSFS 2024: Compatible PC: Compatible
Also confirmed: MSFS 2020, X-Plane 12, DCS, X-Plane 11. Details under "All sims and platforms".
Buy at WinCTRL US store: $244.89
Price checked 2026-10-23. In stock when checked. Store links are direct, with no affiliate code.
Lowest price we saw in the 30 days to 2026-11-10: $244.89 at WinCTRL US store on 2026-10-23 (2 check dates).
All sims and platforms, plus Xbox notes
Will it work in your sim?
MSFS 2024Compatible
The maker page says: "Compatible Gaming Platforms: DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11 / 12, Falcon BMS, Prepar3D, Star Citizen." · WinCTRL page (Jason's ruling)
MSFS 2020Compatible
The maker page says: "Fully compatible with main platforms like MSFS 2020, X-Plane 11/12" · WinCTRL page (Jason's ruling)
X-Plane 12Compatible
The maker page says: "Compatible Gaming Platforms: DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11 / 12, Falcon BMS, Prepar3D, Star Citizen." · WinCTRL page (Jason's ruling)
DCSCompatible
The WinCTRL SimAppPro 2 page says: "Compatible Gaming Platforms: DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11 / 12, Falcon BMS, Prepar3D, Star Citizen." · WinCTRL page (Jason's ruling)
X-Plane 11Compatible
The maker page says: "Compatible Gaming Platforms: DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11 / 12, Falcon BMS, Prepar3D, Star Citizen." · Maker page
Grip only; needs a WinCTRL Orion2 or compatible joystick base.
Platforms:
- PC source: WinCTRL SimAppPro 2 page (Jason's ruling)
Software: SimAppPro. Maker page
Brand note: WinCTRL (formerly WinWing).
About it
- Joystick from WinCTRL.
- Formerly sold under WinWing.
- Second-generation metal CarrierAce fighter joystick grip.
- 3-level detachable palm rest, three 5-way switches, a 9-way switch, finger and thumb rotary wheels, Hall sensor pinky axis and built-in vibration module.
- The maker page lists it for PC.
Spec lines are in our own words, from facts on the maker page.
Prices we checked
| Store | Price | Shipping | Total | Stock | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinCTRL US store Lowest in-stock total | $244.89 | Free shipping (US, not Alaska) Source | $244.89 | In stock | 2026-10-23 | Buy at WinCTRL US store |
Total is the price plus the shipping the store page states, both as checked. Your cart may differ.
Other stores (not checked yet)
Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Newegg and Walmart. Their sites block automated price checks, so we do not show a price we cannot back up.
Often paired with
The same maker's other controls and official add-ons, for at least one sim and platform this item has. Not based on sales data. Check each item's own sims before you buy.
Sourced compatibility
These rows are the same claims as the compatibility pages linked here.
| Sim | Status | What the maker page says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSFS 2024 | Compatible | The maker page says: "Compatible Gaming Platforms: DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11 / 12, Falcon BMS, Prepar3D, Star Citizen." | WinCTRL page (Jason's ruling) |
| MSFS 2020 | Compatible | The maker page says: "Fully compatible with main platforms like MSFS 2020, X-Plane 11/12" | WinCTRL page (Jason's ruling) |
| X-Plane 12 | Compatible | The maker page says: "Compatible Gaming Platforms: DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11 / 12, Falcon BMS, Prepar3D, Star Citizen." | WinCTRL page (Jason's ruling) |
| DCS | Compatible | The WinCTRL SimAppPro 2 page says: "Compatible Gaming Platforms: DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11 / 12, Falcon BMS, Prepar3D, Star Citizen." | WinCTRL page (Jason's ruling) |
| X-Plane 11 | Compatible | Compatible Gaming Platforms: DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11 / 12, Falcon BMS, Prepar3D, Star Citizen. | Maker page |
Compare with similar joysticks
| Product | Brand | Platforms | Price | Works with | Cockpit style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinCTRL CarrierAce Joystick Grip R.Metal 2.0 | WinCTRL | PC | $244.89 | MSFS 2024: Compatible MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet |
| WinCTRL ViperAce Metal Joystick Grip (None Shaker Kit) | WinCTRL | PC | $90.72 | MSFS 2024: Compatible MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet |
| WinCTRL 32 Sidestick Controller L.Metal 2.0 | WinCTRL | PC | $61.14 | MSFS 2024: Compatible MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner (Airbus) |
| WinCTRL Orion2 Joystick Base | WinCTRL | PC | $244.89 | MSFS 2024: Compatible MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet |
| Thrustmaster VIPER HOTAS Add-On Grip | Thrustmaster | PC | $249.99 | MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet |
| Thrustmaster F/A-18C Hornet HOTAS Add-On Grip | Thrustmaster | PC | $249.99 | MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet |
Each item lists only the sims and platforms a maker page confirms. Cockpit style is where our setup flow offers it, from its gear type and any Airbus or Boeing tag.
