What type accessories (yoke vs joystick, etc.) do people recommend? Any recommendations on particular (older, cheaper) models of them?
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I use a LOGITECH EXTREME PRO. It is a joystick that is around $30. Google it to see what it looks like. There are much better and more expensive yokes and joysticks out there, but if you are just starting out, this is a good one to use.
1754318
I use the C.H.products flight sim yoke and rudder pedals.But my logitec extreme 3D pro joystick works well too.its is really what you personally prefer.joystick or flight yoke and pedals.
78938
It actually performs very well. Set it to the DPI(Dots Per Inch) to your preferred setting, and play! I use it with Battlefield 4, and I assigned the two extra side-keys to melee and grenade. And I love it! :D
871030
I am very new to Quads and RC vehicles as a whole but I am learning fast. The Spektrum DX5e is a good controller and works great. I am now looking to get a controller with more bells and whistles such as electronic readouts on it such as timers, battery levels and various other things I've been told the higher end ones can do but I am still researching the DX7's and higher. The get kind of pricey so what comes in the RTF box is awesome....you can always upgrade later.
1751698
I have X-Plane 10, but find that the CH Flightstick Pro (USB) is somewhat unstable on this program. By working with it more I hope to improve it, maybe. I have an HP Pavilion i5 with 8 megs of RAM but maybe not the graphics that I need with some of the newer sims. I have an old PII with man sims running on it with a total CH set up, Flightstick Pro, Throttle Pro and CH Rudders with par. ports. With some real aircraft experience, I'll have to say that the old sims were the most realistic, even though they lacked in graphics. Also, you may have a later version than XPlane 10. I have read that '10' did have some control problems. Otherwise, the Flightstick Pro seems to work well with MS Flightsim X and some others I have. CH is a very good company. I've even toured their plant some years ago.
1954327
Manufacturer does not seem all that interested in supporting games, a mistake IMHO, as it's a great controller for a few existing and many more upcoming titles. Fortunately some dedicated users have provided a solution that will work with any game supporting a conventional joystick. Search for an open source utility called vJoy and install it in combination with another utility, Sx2vJoy. Configure via the latter and you're all set. Original drivers are not required. The device itself is very well made and well worth the hassle.
1154708
you'll have to go to the manufacturers website, Guillemot(sp?). I have the T-Flight X joystick and it has a switch for playstation. There may be info on the box if you can get a large enough view to read..
950792
I have had this joystick for about 13 years now. I have played many flight/fighter sims and have never felt the need to upgrade. I have never had any issues with it at all.
181189
Well, I use mode2, but it has been my understanding that mode1 or mode2 is a personal choice, I am pretty sure either one will work with this plane. I think the difference is in what stick controls which axis. Better check that out before you buy.
1622407
Works great and I love it. For those that are wishing for more hat switches you can use the three thumb buttons on the throttle as modifiers (similar to shift, ctrl or alt) to the main stick buttons in controller setup. This multiplies the buttons on the main stick: You essentially have 4 hats, 4 triggers, and 4x2 thumb buttons on the main stick. I just assign each throttle button to a ship function- like #1 = defensive countermeasures, #2 = navigating/docking operations, #3 = utility (i.e. deploy cargo scoop, silent running, etc.) and I have more than enough capability with this setup. Another nice feature that compliments the game is the middle detent in the throttle that allows you to easily locate zero-throttle versus reverse throttle. Highly recommend for Elite:Dangerous.
1707091
I've tried ZSNES and Winkawaks, I'll dare to say that will work fine with MAME, is plug and play, so all the buttons and sticks are ready to use as soon as you plug the Classic controller to the adaptor, I also have a PCEngine emulator but haven't tested it yet, but I'm sure it will work too.
1954328
Works either with supported games (see manufacturer's site for the list) or, with a beta driver, with any application as mouse\keyboard\joystick emulator (i.e. you'll have to set it up so that each action, i.e. panning, corresponds to keyboard keypress or mouse action such as click\scroll). Finding the beta driver and setting it up might be considered complicated by non-professionals and tedious by everyone. I'd recommend using it for its primary purpose (3D navigation in natively supported software), where it shines. There's an alternate opinion in the following review, where the device's use in Battlefield and some other games is demonstrated and said to be convenient (watch after 05:00): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pAMne1eeTQ I'd recomment using dedicated game controllers for games, though. If you can afford this one, you'll also be able to afford them.
466307
Thank you for the inquiry. The game was found in an estate sale and from what we read some say yes it will work but some say no. So I will have to say no it will not work with a joystick.
1892192
I'm not sure what your asking, I would definitely get that play n charge kit, I have 2, they are easily worth it, but as for best all controllers are the same so that doesn't matter just as long as new that will more affect your game as opposed to an old one with sticky buttons and such, old triggers and a lot of use got me to buy a new controller. But rechargeable batteries are a no brainer. As for Forza that's my favorite game and still one of my daily drivers, but you should get away from buying actual copies as games are getting cheaper all the time and that's a first you that game that ever came out on Xbox one so pick it up cheap could be good but I prefer to have a digital copy. You can pick up a used copy of the game store for really cheap if you prefer an actual copy as that title is extreamly cheap now, do not buy new.
2065874
You can preset the trim to buttons on the yoke. The rudders you can also set but, I believe, the pedals are esential.
2186299
I ordered it on a DVD. I think it can be purchased on cd's, also. A joystick or yoke is preferable, but not necessary.
2086470
Yes, I have a X52 that the joystick went bad with and so I bought a CH Fighterstick and it works fine. The only issue is that without the X52 joystick, you obviously can't clutch and change modes with the X52 throttle. Incidentally I like the CH stick a lot better; it's more precise and a lot less jittery than the X52 stick.
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It takes some continuous variation of the throttle to get a decent hover (it's easier to do with the transmitter in expert mode). Also, from my experience and those of my friends, each of our units experiences a slight drift one direction or another without touching the joystick. You're going to have to go with one if the larger quads with a better gyroscopic sensor if you want a perfect hover.