New PS3 member and question

[edal86]

Unless the Thrustmaster Hotas X flight stick is now doing miracles after the patch, I would not recommend you buying it. Waste of money for this game. If you buy it because you will also use it for the PC version, then buy it , maybe. There is no better option than to use the pad, sorry guys I had to learn this the hard way. Sad but true, this game in my opinion was not meant for a flight stick.

[f1rebrand]

OK thanks guys. Thanks dkwookie for the rude awakening 8-0 dogfight demolition. and I thought I could get away from the aces in Strike! My left thumb is killing me now.

[kozzm0]

Using an analog stick to look around is generally superior to a hat switch. The ps3 controller is also small and allows you to access all the other controls while still maintaining full control of the stick, throttle and view. The only thing that sucks is the rudder.

Some people use layout 4 but I still like aviator layout because it gives great control over the throttle, you change power just by adjusting the pressure on the buttons. To make your enemy overshoot.

[dkwookie]

Originally Posted by f1rebrand

OK thanks guys. Thanks dkwookie for the rude awakening 8-0 dogfight demolition. and I thought I could get away from the aces in Strike! My left thumb is killing me now.

LOL sorry mate, I was trying to bomb that battleship you know

[f1rebrand]

Originally Posted by dkwookie

LOL sorry mate, I was trying to bomb that battleship you know

Yeah right. With just the one eye on me eh?

[dkwookie]

Those Spitfire bombs were useless against the ship. May as well dropped water balloons on it
Good tip if some attacks when you are in a turn go horizontal to them as it reduces the surface they have to aim at. Just roll over flat and you remove your wings as a target. You can still continue turning just using the rudder

[f1rebrand]

Originally Posted by dkwookie

Those Spitfire bombs were useless against the ship. May as well dropped water balloons on it
Good tip if some attacks when you are in a turn go horizontal to them as it reduces the surface they have to aim at. Just roll over flat and you remove your wings as a target. You can still continue turning just using the rudder

Ok I'll try it, thanks.