New PS3 member and question

peterdegrotere · #1 07-24-2009, 10:21 AM

anton will let uss know what stick to use on ps3

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irrelevant · #2 07-31-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by peterdegrotere

anton will let uss know what stick to use on ps3

Anton recommended the Thrustmaster Hotas X for PS3.

P-51 · #3 07-31-2009, 03:13 PM

Has anyone seen the Thrustmaster Hotas thingy cheaper than £24.99 (UK)

f1rebrand · #4 12-16-2009, 04:28 PM

I'm thinking of ditching the PS3 gamepad for the Thrustmaster hotas. Does it work on your lap or do you have to fix it to a flat surface? TIA

dkwookie · #5 12-16-2009, 04:38 PM

Yeah it works ok on your lap. The bonus about it is you can split it and have throttle and flight stick seperated by wire. Simply a couple of screws in the base and its done. It becomes slightly less stable like that when not on a hard surface but I find it comfier over long stretches as you can put them either side of you on the couch

edal86 · #6 12-16-2009, 04:39 PM

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 · #7 12-16-2009, 05:36 PM

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 · #8 12-16-2009, 05:52 PM

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 · #9 12-16-2009, 05:53 PM

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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