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Personally I use a keyboard on left and a Logitech Attack 3 on right. I would recommend using a joystick for flying in any game because at least in my opinion it just feels much more natural and it makes more sense.
Just like Paul1828 though I haven't even tried a Gamepad. But anyways, just use whatever feels most comfortable for you.
Just like Paul1828 though I haven't even tried a Gamepad. But anyways, just use whatever feels most comfortable for you.
Absolutely! Although some are comfortable with mouse and keys, a gamepad (or flight stick) generally make a BIG difference for most players.
The Microsoft XBox360 gamepad for PC gets a lot of endorsement here- even by David Braben himself.
Flight stick control choices are more debatable. The best advice I received when starting was to get a stick with throttle control. I did, was very grateful for that advice, and so am passing that along.
I was able to pick up a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro for only 30 USD. It worked flawlessly for me at first. Over the past month, the secondary fire button (the ergonomically shaped thumb button placed in the left side of the stick) has developed an intermittent problem. Because it is designed to be flush with the surface of the stick itself, it sometimes gets stuck. Had they allowed the button to slightly protrude from its housing, I think they could have avoided this problem.
Many players recommend sticks that are quite expensive. If you're in it for the long haul- especially if flight sims are your thing- perhaps that would be a smart choice.
There is a long thread dedicated to these issues here.
Good luck!
The Microsoft XBox360 gamepad for PC gets a lot of endorsement here- even by David Braben himself.
Flight stick control choices are more debatable. The best advice I received when starting was to get a stick with throttle control. I did, was very grateful for that advice, and so am passing that along.
I was able to pick up a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro for only 30 USD. It worked flawlessly for me at first. Over the past month, the secondary fire button (the ergonomically shaped thumb button placed in the left side of the stick) has developed an intermittent problem. Because it is designed to be flush with the surface of the stick itself, it sometimes gets stuck. Had they allowed the button to slightly protrude from its housing, I think they could have avoided this problem.
Many players recommend sticks that are quite expensive. If you're in it for the long haul- especially if flight sims are your thing- perhaps that would be a smart choice.
There is a long thread dedicated to these issues here.
Good luck!
A gamepad doesn't feel natural for me having used a joystick for a while. I find it really hard to get my head round having yaw on a separate joystick. Your mileage may vary.
I've been using my X-360 Gamepad with no issue. Although I do have an X-52 as well. Just felt like the small formfactor for a change so I can lean back and lounge between long hops.
Lando
Lando
I've been playing with mouse and keyboard since the beginning and I prefer it over the three joysticks I did try... I am now in an Anaconda and I'm still using mouse and keyboard. Sometimes the old control methods are often the best.
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