What type of controller will you be using for Elite Dangerous

I have a Cyborg joystick. It mostly sits in storage and I hardly use it. It takes up just too much space if I left it on my desk.


Gotta love Mouse+Keyboard for myself

I do have Microsoft ForeFeedback2 but I don't think it works with Windows 8.

I am a big fan of MOUSE + Keyboard = ME
 
Had my mind set on using keyboard and mouse for ED, until the alpha arrived. Found it next to impossible to navigate properly using that setup so I ordered a Saitek x52. Haven't used a joystick for ages but it works wonders when it comes to this game!
 
Well... thanks to my generous in-laws, I was able to trek to the other side of the city just to get myself an X52 pro yesterday!

Only have Arma2 and War THunder to play it with... and Arma2 has a HUGE deadzone for some God forsaken reason... but it's gonna be boss!

Docking was a terrible, terrible experience for me and shortened my time with the original. I'm very anxious to hear/see how this works in ED.

LOL and yet I had no problems with docking, on beeb,amstrad, c64, PC (with oolite)

MAN! I had so much trouble even with a keyboard, I was so glad to get a docking computer.:rolleyes:

oh and dam Thargiods :mad:

Couldn't get on with kb+mouse so X52 pro on order may even be able to fly in Bf4 now too

Same here, x52 pro on order.... what's happend, before xmas the x52 and pro were fully available, then only a few pros, now neither.... Is some big space sim coming out soon or something?
 
I just got the Saitec X52pro. Seems really nice.

Congratz on that!!

Sidenote: Slowly i think Saitek should pay FD some. So many of us using Saitek Products, that's crazy. As well as ppl like me getting suggestions in here.

So. Saitek, do you hear? Do a Contest with FD please, with a slightly HIGHER win chance for everyone or such :D
 

Minti2

Deadly, But very fluffy...
Congratz on that!!

Sidenote: Slowly i think Saitek should pay FD some. So many of us using Saitek Products, that's crazy. As well as ppl like me getting suggestions in here.

So. Saitek, do you hear? Do a Contest with FD please, with a slightly HIGHER win chance for everyone or such :D

Yep agree, Amazon have stock back in so canceled my pro x52 order with BT and bought from Amazon today...a competition to win an x55 would be nice, but am sure i will be happy with the other ;)
 
Ok so this is my first post.
I am thinking of using a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro, but first I'll try my PS3 controller with the DS3 software and when I get one I'll try the "STEAM CONTROLLER".
What I would like to know is what controller setup do Elite developments use or recommend.
 

Minti2

Deadly, But very fluffy...
Ok so this is my first post.
I am thinking of using a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro, but first I'll try my PS3 controller with the DS3 software and when I get one I'll try the "STEAM CONTROLLER".
What I would like to know is what controller setup do Elite developments use or recommend.

The devs have been seen using an xbox360 pad and the x52 pro, ive tried the 360 and works great, but ive just bought the x52 pro, as apart from many many recommendations that its perfect for the game, it would seem to be more natural to use for ED..

..BUT everyone different! you can use the keyboard to, so try what you have now and see if they work for you before forking out on something you might not need.

ps welcome by the way :)
 
Having just splashed out £200 on Alpha, buying an X52 Pro seemed well within a reasonable purchase response!

But for a game I played from '85 - '97 in its various iterations...well, I'm like a 7 year old at a Moshi Monster convention.

Get what you can afford or prefer. Enjoy the game. I'm just glad I don't need a Lenslok like they had on the Speccy version!
 
Saitek X-55 pre-order now open. $199 and shipping early April.

Price is good, shipping date later than I would like but ok considering likely ED release date.

Commander Wombat
 
I wonder if a person plays on the alpha with a XBox 360 controller and if it is playable. (Perhaps opinions have already been given in this thread, I have not had time to read). I speak of the XBox 360 controller on the Alpha. (I know Xbox 360 already been mentioned in this thread, in general terms)
 
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I wonder if a person plays on the alpha with a XBox 360 controller and if it is playable. (Perhaps opinions have already been given in this thread, I have not had time to read). I speak of the XBox 360 controller on the Alpha. (I know Xbox 360 already been mentioned in this thread)

It's playable with a 360 controller, but I don't like it very much. Joystick highly recommended.
 
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