PS3 Joysticks

[KAV]

Greetings to all and thanks for all info posted here.

I have been playing BoP for some weeks on my PS3 with the original controller and sure have struggled some.
Especially I find the rudder/trust on R3 challenging.

I have found the time ready to get some better grip of my flying and believe I´ll go for the av8r 02.

Anyone who has this who would like to share some experience ?

Thanks.

[trk29]

Originally Posted by KAV

Greetings to all and thanks for all info posted here.

I have been playing BoP for some weeks on my PS3 with the original controller and sure have struggled some.
Especially I find the rudder/trust on R3 challenging.

I have found the time ready to get some better grip of my flying and believe I´ll go for the av8r 02.

Anyone who has this who would like to share some experience ?

Thanks.

You might want to wait till after the update where your choices will be more broad.

I have this stick and I have only used it a few times I use the gamepad mostly. I just started using the av8r layout on the pad and it works pretty well.

Edit: I have gone back to the original setup. I like it the best. I can't shoot well with the O button.

[Desode]

Trk29 is right, I know I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to use my Saitek X52 on the Ps3 ! If that is the case then I will play the ps3 ver the most. Not that I don't love my Ace edge, but it doesn't come close to the X52.

That being said, I think you will all be shocked to see a new wave of players hit the ps3, if this patch holds true,, with the pc sticks and the fully customizable controls and Red outs and Black outs back in the game !!
I really believe the ps3 version will take on a cult following that will last till we see a sequel.

I know one thing I will be playing the Hell out of the ps3 version if this patch delivers those things.
There is still alot of us here, and I know there is a lot of lurkers that don't post. Hang in there guys, I really think things are going to turn around when this patch comes.
DESODE

[McQ59]

I use the T-master Hotas, and think it performs really well. I like the way the switches are placed and the feeling of the grip. I also like the possibility to adjust the switches the way I want. Not that I change them a lot, but it happends I use another set-up at Strike.
I tried the AV8R-03 but binned it. It felt to much like "plastic", and the grip didn't fit my hand. I tried to improve the grip with gaffatape, but in the end I went on-line and purchased the T-master. The rest is Aviation History for me. I improved my performance a lot.

But I guess it's like everything else... It's not the plane or the stick it depends on, it's what happends between the ears of the performer. And a lot of practice!


Stay frosty!

[Desode]

Originally Posted by McQ59

I use the T-master Hotas, and think it performs really well. I like the way the switches are placed and the feeling of the grip. I also like the possibility to adjust the switches the way I want. Not that I change them a lot, but it happends I use another set-up at Strike.
I tried the AV8R-03 but binned it. It felt to much like "plastic", and the grip didn't fit my hand. I tried to improve the grip with gaffatape, but in the end I went on-line and purchased the T-master. The rest is Aviation History for me. I improved my performance a lot.

But I guess it's like everything else... It's not the plane or the stick it depends on, it's what happends between the ears of the performer. And a lot of practice!


Stay frosty!

I agree with the practice part, but having the best tools to do the job helps a lot too. I guess I have just put so many hours in playing flight sims with my X52 that its like a old pair of shoes. You know what I mean ? Hell I probably have thousands of hours of flight sim time on it. I have played years of Il2 sturmovik (pc) with it and If the patch has support for it I may even tear up on my first BOP ps3 flight ! LOL

DESODE

[trk29]

Originally Posted by Desode

I agree with the practice part, but having the best tools to do the job helps a lot too. I guess I have just put so many hours in playing flight sims with my X52 that its like a old pair of shoes. You know what I mean ? Hell I probably have thousands of hours of flight sim time on it. I have played years of Il2 sturmovik (pc) with it and If the patch has support for it I may even tear up on my first BOP ps3 flight ! LOL

DESODE

Have you not even played it on your ps3 yet?

[SEE]

Can someone tell me (if they are using a Joystick) whether the deadzone issue has been reolved since the release of the PS3 patch and if a calibration feature has been incorporated as stated in the Patch release notes?

[Christian Baril]

ISTR there is a deadzone adjustment for the stick,

Anyone have a good key map of Saitek x52 for PS3?

[bucklong]

Can CH USB rudder pedals work with PS3 Birds of prey? I'm going to buy a PC stick and was wondering if my old USB pedals could be made to work in the game.

Thank you for any thoughts you may have.
Buck!

[jsm]

howdy everyone! now that the patch has arived, whats the choices of flight sticks we can use on the ps3? theres gotta be a clear winner by now? and its gotta have smooth movement on the hat like the av8tor 03. am i right in saying so? the poll on this forum for flight sticks is pre ps3 patch so isnt valid infomation now if theres more to choose from.