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MonsterTech MTS Simpit 1 Year Review | Hardware Review 4K
2 min read28 Apr 2026
TL;DR
Farrister delivers an 18-month honest review of the MonsterTech MTS SimPit platform, covering its modular design, real-world usability for flight sims like DCS World and Star Citizen, and its key trade-offs around cost and space. The video is sponsored (hardware provided free), but the creator is transparent about all conflicts of interest and shares genuine pros and cons.
Key points
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The MonsterTech MTS platform is fully modular, allowing incremental upgrades over time — Farrister added a StreamDeck Plus, a second button box, and a UFC/MFD arrangement after the initial build without rebuilding the whole system.
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Building the SimPit took about a day and requires careful planning; MonsterTech offers an MTS configurator on their website to help select the right parts.
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Consistent hardware placement builds strong muscle memory, which proved especially valuable when Farrister transitioned to VR flying and could locate all controls by feel alone.
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Key downsides include dust accumulation in the rails, significant space requirements, and high cost — it is positioned as a long-term investment for serious sim pilots who fly regularly.
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Full disclosure: the MTS hardware was provided free by MonsterTech, Virpil provided the throttle, stick, and panel free of charge, and Farrister participates in the MonsterTech affiliate program with discount code Farrister.
Verdict
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Use the MonsterTech MTS configurator on their website before purchasing to plan your build and avoid buying incompatible or redundant parts.
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Route cables carefully during the initial build rather than retrofitting — the platform supports cable management accessories that help keep the setup tidy.
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Join the MonsterTech Discord server for advice from experienced builders before committing to a configuration, especially if you are new to SimPit builds.
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Only invest in the MTS if you fly regularly and plan to stay in the hobby long-term — the premium cost is justified by modularity and futureproofing, not casual use.
Notable quotes
“As the adage goes, there are many like it, but this one is mine, configured and tweaked to perfectly match my needs.”
“That was done fairly cheaply by just purchasing the new mounts and profiles, and in some cases recycling old profiles that I've had laying around for a while.”
“With what I know now from using the MTS for 18 months, I would buy this system, because I use it so many times in a week that the comfort, personalisation, and ease of use of the platform just works for me.”
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