How many of you are using gamepads...
 

... due to the dead zone in the flight stick? I know we have a lot of stick threads, but I was wondering if the gamepad is the only usable choice for the ps3? I have both (i'm not very good with either one :-(), but I can't hit anything with the stick at all. Multiplayer is a nightmare for me with my Thrustmaster. Sorry in advance about another post on flightsticks...

I'm, becuase the Aviator on/off rudder :-x

Me too, on/off rudder on AV8R really stinks.

My choices are smooth flying with AV8R and crapping shooting due to on off rudder

OR

Crappy flying with gamepad (because gamepads suck for most everything) and a bit better shooting due to better rudder control.

Those are crappy options. We need these sticks to work - I don't care if marketing people didn't want joystick support - those morons need to be fired.

They do nothing but hose down games for mass appeal which detroys their replay value for people looking for more depth.

Im using a pad because my joystick for the PC doesnt work on the 360 and im not about to run out and buy a new one just for the xbox alone.

I am as I cannot check my six on SIM with T.Master due to hat switch issue.

aviator flight stick
 

iam jusing the new aviator flight stick(Saitek) on the 360 and it works realy well

i was tempted to get a stick for this game, but having read this message board decided against it.
the pad is great on the aviator setting...just really beeds the throttle to be setable and to have a zoom button and it be perfect for sim mode. you do wonder why the developers seem to have gone out of their way not to make any option quite right...its by design id say. thats why for the ps3 i use a mappable controller to get more or less the avitor settings but with throtttle and zoom adaptions.

I have the AV8R but I fly more with my gamepad. PS3

How do you actualy change the buttons? On the 360 I dont have the option for it?

you cant.
with the ps3 you can buy a controller that allows you to map the outputs to different buttons. For the xbox, so far as i know, you have to buy one of the remap devices that a wired controller plugs into.

I'm flying with the Thrustmaster for throttle control (I've learned in large part to deal with the dead zone, although it's bloody big!), but the t-hat issue for looking around and operating the turrets can be a biggie. One tip - if you're operating a turret on unlimited ammo, keep firing all the time and it won't swing wildly about ;).

Bad Mouthing the AV8R
 

Don't see what the big stink is all about I fly the AV8R and have no problems getting kills. its all about skill the stick does make it easier, but the rudder problem with the AV8R is a minor problem. i think that the thrustmaster has a more serious problem as you really cant kill what you cant see.

I use the pad. I am 3/4 of the way through campaign on sim (done on realistic) and am doing fine in MP with my Xbox 360 controller. I don't think I need a joystick to be honest.

yeah i was doing well without one but having one sure makes things easier

I had this at first, when using the hat to move the reticule it used to accelerate as I used it, and fling to a fixed position such as right above or at 3 / 9, and so was doing as you mention, using the trigger to stop the reticule in place. However after the first mission where I had this problem it went away and has been fine since, I can move it and let go and it stops in place without using the trigger.. no idea what 'fixed' it for me.

I agree, my AV8R doesn't give me much trouble besides what you said about the rudder? Maybe it's just our sticks!? :cool:

I started giving the controller a shot today and may switch. Mainly due to needing a wheel brake for capture the airstrip. I wish free look was better, I don't like clicking and holding the right stick for that. Otherwise, the button layout is a lot more accessible than on the Aviator.

Do you guys know if the flight sticks for the 360 have the same dead zone issues the ps3 one have?

Thanks:)

nope but i do know that the AV8R does not have the same rudder issues for the 360 so its the best stick out their for the box. wish we did not have rudder issue but i dont mind they will fix it. . . . i hope

I fly the game with the gamepad for the 360 and do quite well in both single player and multi. No need for a flight stick for me.

good for you m8 i had no problems with the controller but the stick just makes things feel how do you say it, Natural:rolleyes: