Gamepad vs Joystick

[stealth finger]

Speaking as an xbox player I generally use the stick on-line in sim, for a few reasons.

1)Looking around on the pad is really awkward (on xbox, no aviator control scheme on pads)

2)Because the stick is much bigger it's much easier to be gentle. I can keep the sensitivity higher without stalling than I can on the pad.

3)Thottle control feels much finer and under control. You know how much power your putting on without looking in the corner.

4)It makes me feel cool I get my avi's on and leather coat and everything and start talking all "Jolly what pip pip. I say, it does appear they're shooting at us and shit". Just kidding....but not really

[The M00ps]

I was a joysticker until Saturday night, when my AV8R just spontaneously began disconnecting. After about a minute of use, the guide button flashes once, then the light goes out completely. The "reconnect controller" message then appears on the screen.

Pushing the guide button does nothing at this point. If I disconnect and reconnect the stick, it will work again for another minute or so, then it disconnects again.

I've tried different ports on the 360, replaced the end of the cable at the safety disconnect, and even tried it with another Xbox. The result was the same behavior every time.

With the uncertainty of ever getting an Xbox patch, I'm loathe to put another $50 into this game. Has anyone ever seen this problem before or have any idea what might be the cause? I googled this, but I didn't find any info, and don't have a receipt to return it. I'm not afraid to open it up if there's anything inside that can be fixed. But I think it's going to be tough to nail down because of the way it works sproradically. I don't expect to find anything mechanically broken.

[Dodger53]

Originally Posted by The M00ps

I was a joysticker until Saturday night, when my AV8R just spontaneously began disconnecting. After about a minute of use, the guide button flashes once, then the light goes out completely. The "reconnect controller" message then appears on the screen.

I just got the game and the same thing is happening to me. Gamepad works perfect. Anyone find a solution to the Disconnect of the joystick/
Going to send it back since it is broken and try a new one.
Dodger

[The M00ps]

Originally Posted by Dodger53

I just got the game and the same thing is happening to me. Gamepad works perfect. Anyone find a solution to the Disconnect of the joystick/
Going to send it back since it is broken and try a new one.
Dodger

I've actually managed to get it to work again sometimes. It seems to work best if I already have it plugged in before I power on the console, and then use the power button on the front of the console itself to turn it on.

Even then it sometimes disconnects, so I just reboot and try it again. Usually it will stay connected the second time. If it stays connected for at least a minute, then it's good for hours. If it's going to drop, it does it within the first minute.

Give this a try. It's not perfect, but I'm not going to spend another $50 on this thing.