Hardware & Technical Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X
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I've got one and its a fine entry into a hotas setup. Its a very different game with proper controls, much better than with a pad or m&k.
I got one this week and must say its making the game feel so much better 
Was before using an Xbox 360 controller which was fine but the amount of control you get from the T-Flight is so much better.
Was before using an Xbox 360 controller which was fine but the amount of control you get from the T-Flight is so much better.
Had one for a while now and it adds a lot to the flight experience although I have not tried dogfighting with it as I tend to do a runner instead.
I have one as well, and it's great for getting a stick and throttle on the cheap. The only problem I have is that Windows loses calibration every time I reboot or unplug the device. I dual boot Linux for work, Windows for gaming only.
There's a great thread here (https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16140) with some control settings that others have come up with, if you're looking for tips on how to configure it for the game.
There's a great thread here (https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16140) with some control settings that others have come up with, if you're looking for tips on how to configure it for the game.
yeah. It does a great job.
Only issue is, I would like just a few more buttons. Especially when using a rift.
the build is a bit creaky too. but functions perfectly and I do tend to break stuff easily.
Only issue is, I would like just a few more buttons. Especially when using a rift.
the build is a bit creaky too. but functions perfectly and I do tend to break stuff easily.
i agree using the modifier buttons doesnt need the keyboard anymore and i use the setup from smackers.
Echo that - great value and a huge jump from trying to play with K&M for me. Still experimenting with setup using modifier buttons. Critical to map thrusters to the joystick, I use the hat switch.
has anyone figured out a good way to manage the system map? I'm on dk2, and flightstick. mouse and keyboard too. but I can't use it without turning off the rift.
Show me an aircraft, any aircraft or space craft that is controlled with a mouse or a trackball! Of course you need a joystick (I know, there are lots of mouse users out there, but I can't take them seriously). Having said that, the Logitech Thumbtrackball is my favorite controller for FPS games. (He chants NO MICE...NO MICE...NO MICE)!
I am using this device, and OMG for the cheap price it adds so much to this amazing game. easy to set up controls via the ingame controls option. nice robust flight controller, ergonomically great ( very comfortable, even after playing non stop for 6 hours ) makes docking like a hot knife cutting thru butter. do not regret buying for 1 second, £50 for beta game access and another £35 for flightstick might be a little pricey for some consumers, but if you enjoy this game and wanna improve on the experience then I would 100% recommend this controller.
Works very well. Amazing value.
Got the thrustmaster a month ago. It makes all the difference. Controlled acceleration, precise movement . About 20 button config if you include axis and throttle. .You still need a few keys on the keyboard but remember it is a space sim/game so does require a few extra buttons.
Seriously good value. At the price there is absolutely nothing to criticize about the T-Flight. The centre detent for zero thrust on the throttle and twist for yaw on the stick makes it the ideal budget HOTAS for this game.
Show me an aircraft, any aircraft or space craft that is controlled with a mouse or a trackball! Of course you need a joystick (I know, there are lots of mouse users out there, but I can't take them seriously). Having said that, the Logitech Thumbtrackball is my favorite controller for FPS games. (He chants NO MICE...NO MICE...NO MICE)!
Farscape's Moya
(no seriously, the 'emergency' flight control was a painted Logitech lefty trackball)
Have one too, it feels much better than m&k.
I use a cheap USB Numpad lying between throttle and stick for power distribution, sensor range, etc. and it works very well.
I use a cheap USB Numpad lying between throttle and stick for power distribution, sensor range, etc. and it works very well.