Joystick question

[RandyMyers]

Hello All,

 

I am brand new to Warthog (or whatever you guys prefer to call it). I have not ran a high level sim for a while. I do have Flight Sim X, which is fine, but always wanted a good A-10 simulator. I used to run Falcon 4 back in the day.

 

Anyway, enough about my background. My question is:

 

Is there any way to adjust the joy stick control sensitivity? I have a Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro (fairly old) and in my first run (game mode just to get it up and running) it seemed like it was way too sensitive. I would barely move the stick and the plane was all over the place.

 

Is it just my SideWinder? Is a controller upgrade in order? Assuming I can not buy the ultra expensive controller that was special made for this simulator (and reviewed along with the Simulator in Maximum PC this month), which controller would be recommended.

 

I appreciate the input. I hope I won't drive you guys too crazy with my questions. The documentation that comes with the product appear quiet overwhelming.

 

Thank you,

 

Randy

[Shez]

You can set up curves in the options section.

[Iceman2011]

Go to options, controls, choose Axis Commands from drop-down menu, then select your axis you want to tune - and then just press "Axis Tune" button to open tune window

[RandyMyers]

Ok, I was able to adjust the sensitivity a bit... could actually fly around and shot down one plane. I actually flew around (free flight) for a bit without crashing (woot woot)... I would have never guessed how to adjust the controller sensitivity.

 

So, opinions, is the Microsoft SideWinder good enough, or is there a better controller suggestion (without going too crazy)?

[LostOblivion]

If you want the best experience, this sim should be accompanied with the Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, but it does come at a price. If you're really into simming, then the hog is worth buying.

 

I've flown the FS series like you for quite a while "back in the day", and I actaully had the same Microsoft stick as you back then, but once I tried out DCS with the sidewinder and felt the sim really kicked ass, I went for the hog. Oh the precision! Oh the feeling of metal to my hands! Oh the sound of the APU switching on as I flick the switch! The two week starvation period was really worth it...:joystick:

[Iceman2011]

Sure you can play with that joystick, but it would be better to have one with throttle and lots, lots and lots of buttons. Though better ones cost, depends how your wallet reacts to hmm a sudden en-lighten-ement. HOTAS Warthog is good, Saitek has good ones too and they cost like half of what HOTAS Warthog controller. If you stick with the current joystick, prepare for using keyboard a lot.

 

 

LostOblivion

 

"2 week starvation"... you lucky s......

[SmokeyTheLung]

Saitek x52pro.

 

good bang for the buck

[Sarge55]

The CH products are also good quality gear and I would say mid range price wise. Check out some of the feedback on various sticks in this thread http://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=96

 

Welcome.

[RandyMyers]

Yea, I think the HOTAS Warthog is a bit out of my range... The Saitek x52pro looks, good. I see there is a X52 version which looks similar, only a bit less. That is probably my style :)... Will look a bit this evening I think.

[MTFDarkEagle]

saitek x52 ;)

[RandyMyers]

I just ordered the Saitek x52 Pro straight from MadCatz. No one in our area has any decent controllers at all.

 

Thanks for the input. While I wait for it to arrive I will familiarize myself with the game, especially try to read through some of the manuals and maybe watch some of the tutorials that I see on the forums here.

 

BTW- Veteran Gamers website that I just found seem to have a real nice profile and a great layout picture for the controller and this simulator.

[LostOblivion]

PM me if you wanna fly some multiplayer ingame with me and I can explain things you're not familiar with. :)

[RandyMyers]

Thank you, I might take you up on that at some point in time. It certainly is gonna take some time for me to feel comfortable before I would be willing to waste any ones time flying with me. I am anxious for the controller and get really learn the game/simulator with better controllers.

[RandyMyers]

Got my x52 pro. Still trying to get it all configured. The Saitek software does not work well for me. I spent hours and no joy, so slowly doing in game configuring. When I had a Cybor rat 7 Saitek's software did not work either. I think I just happen to have a system that their software does not interface with. From what I hear this is rather common. They make great hardware but bad software.

[Cougar69]

I'm currently downloading this simulator and also have the old Sidewinder which I find that it's still a good joystick. I guess I'll have to upgrade my joystick as well :cry: