PC Joysticks for XBox ????

SEE · #1 10-04-2009, 12:31 AM

Been reading through the threads on a suitable joystick for the Xbox360 and was going to get the Saitek AV8R but also came across a few posts that that seem to suggest an 'update' is imminent that will let you interface a pc Joystick to the Xbox. I have a USB Saitek 3D Gold and would really appreciate knowing if this is correct and if it will apply to all USB joysticks or a selected few? Don't mind buying another but have also read that some peeps are finding the deadzone a problem and might be better to hang on and see what updates become available.......hate flying with a gamepad as it doesn't feel right.

caphead · #2 10-04-2009, 12:36 AM

what I am led to understand is the "pc joystick" support is only for Playstation3

Robotic Pope · #3 10-04-2009, 12:37 AM

The PC joysticks addition in the patch is for PS3 only. Blame Microsoft, your only choice is an Ace Edge ($$$) or AV8R-2 (carefull don't touch, it might break)

SEE · #4 10-04-2009, 01:02 AM

Hmm, naughty word comes to mind!

I suppose if they (MS) decide to translate their WW2 Combat Flight Sims across to the Xbox it will come with a patch or a dedicated MS joystick that also costs mega bucks..........so the AV8R is naff and the only other alternative is megabucks......me thinks I should have just upgraded my PC!

dazz1971 · #5 10-04-2009, 09:15 AM

the av8r isnt that bad mate sure its not the best thing going but its still a lot better than using the pad
i havnt had any issues with mine since if had it i just did the zip tie mod took me a few days and lots of practise mission to get the hang off it but now its like second nature to me
dont forget its a cheap stick so dont buy it thinking its the all singing dancing soloution to all your probs and you will be fine with it mate

SEE · #6 10-04-2009, 10:21 AM

Cheers, but whats a 'zip tie mod' ? Will get the AV8R anyway as the game pad really sucks when you are used to a stick.

SL83 · #7 10-04-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SEE

Cheers, but whats a 'zip tie mod' ? Will get the AV8R anyway as the game pad really sucks when you are used to a stick.

The stick really sucks when you are used to a stick as well.

1.5 inch radius deadzone 360 degrees all around.