My PS3 gamepad is better than my Saitek X52 Pro - wth?!

[Raven_Morpheus]

Hello

 

I decided for a laugh to try my PS3 gamepad (via Better DS3 tool) and try to fly the Huey.

 

Turns out, apart from collective control issues, and rudder being a bit iffy, that the analog stick for pitch/roll is actually better than the stick on my Saitek X52 Pro.

 

I did a flight from Batumi to Kubaleti and I was actually able to to control the helicopter better it seemed, particularly on landing, although I've not been trying to land from a hover today, more I glide in and set down at about 30 knots in no particular place, just where ever I happen to set down.

 

How can that be the case though, how can a £20-£30 gamepad be better (as far as pitch/roll axis are concerned) than a £100 HOTAS's stick?!!

Edited November 9, 2014 by Raven_Morpheus

[doveman]

I found the comparing my Thrustmaster HOTAS X and xbox360 controllers. The stick on the latter just seemed much more sensitive, allowing me to easily make small adjustments. The HOTAS X is only about £25 quid though.