9/10 Ursa Minor Space Joystick
Budget-minded space pilots who want magnetic sensors and haptics in a cheap HOSAS pair without committing to a boutique ecosystem.
The stick that reframed the budget HOSAS conversation in 2024-2025 — a 'budget champion' that undercuts VKB and Virpil while adding features they don't have at the price. It uses non-contact magnetic resistance sensors on X/Y, a 32-bit ARM controller, and a built-in vibration motor in the stick head for haptic feedback that syncs to in-game events. The Space variant adds a twist axis and a space-friendly button layout; a Fighter variant exists without twist. Two make a genuine sub-$240 HOSAS pair.
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Specs
| sensors | Non-contact magnetic resistance on X/Y |
|---|---|
| haptics | Built-in vibration motor in stick head (rare at this price) |
| twist | Twist Z-axis (Space variant); Fighter variant omits twist |
| gimbal | Glass-fiber-reinforced nylon pincer gimbal, ball bearings |
| controller | 32-bit ARM |
| config | SimAppPro software |
Pros
- Magnetic sensors + in-stick vibration at a true budget price
- Space variant's twist axis suits a full six-axis HOSAS
- A pair lands around $220-240 — well under boutique cost
Cons
- Plastic-heavy gimbal vs all-metal VKB/Virpil internals
- WinWing's grip/upgrade ecosystem is narrower than VKB's
- SimAppPro required for tuning
