The controller is a joint effort between PowerA, the accessories company best known for its licensed console controllers, and Meridian GMT, a dedicated flight simulation hardware outfit founded by Nicki Repenning. That name will ring bells for sim enthusiasts, as Repenning previously founded Honeycomb Aeronautical and launched Meridian GMT in early 2025 with an ambitious modular hardware roadmap.
The X-Ray’s selling point is its modularity. The controller is designed to accept interchangeable throttle inserts, flap levers, and faceplates, allowing users to reconfigure it for different aircraft types rather than buying separate hardware for each. It targets both PC and Xbox Series X|S, which puts it in direct competition with the likes of Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne range and Thrustmaster’s T.Flight lineup, the latter of which also unveiled new cross-platform flight hardware at this year’s FlightSimExpo. Xbox compatibility is notable here because the console flight sim peripheral market is still relatively thin compared to PC, where players have access to the full spread of dedicated yokes, throttle quadrants, and rudder pedals from the likes of Honeycomb, Thrustmaster, and Logitech.
The partnership also introduces “Fuelled by PowerA,” described as a new initiative focused on collaborating with specialist hardware companies to bring niche gaming experiences to a broader audience. PowerA will serve as the primary seller and distributor for the X-Ray controller, leveraging its existing retail and global distribution network, while Meridian GMT contributes the flight simulation engineering and design.
No pricing, firm release date, or detailed specification has been confirmed. PowerA and Meridian GMT have said that further details will follow at a later date.
