Anyone use xbox controller? Any good?

[maestro]

I'm just tired of the all or nothing keyboard controls and really want something for better control especially for flying planes. Wondering if anyone uses an xbox controller or steam controller and if it works good or not. I'm thinking of getting some kind of controller for GTA 5 and other games like this.

I have a saitek avi8tor but it did no good at all because control surfaces were no different than keyboard in that either you were turning 100% or 0% no in between.

[Manwith Noname]

I've always flown with a 360 pad. It does the job and makes flying much more enjoyable to me.

[Marc1314]

I tried the x360 pad but ended up going back to my hotas-x joystick. I couldn't find a way to set it up that i was happy with.

[AOF | Scream.X]

"because control surfaces were no different than keyboard in that either you were turning 100% or 0% no in between."

I kno its not the best but if you turn Caps lock on it helps a little..... Not the best tho

I use a 360con sometimes and a joystick if i have it setup. If you mess around with the layout of the buttons it can work pretty good. Camera gets a little weird sometimes.

[CalmLlama]

I'm an old school gamer, and i use the keyboard mostly; but when i do use a controller, i prefer the steam controller.

[MaGicBush]

Originally posted by Marc1314:

I tried the x360 pad but ended up going back to my hotas-x joystick. I couldn't find a way to set it up that i was happy with.

Does this game support the Thrustmaster x.flight 4? I just bought that for Elite, but forgot about this game in my library.

[Manwith Noname]

It depends what you mean by "support". The game will not automatically bind anything but if you take the time to go in the options and assign things yourself, it will work....or at least it should. I use a G27 alongside my 360 pad, mouse and keyboard.

[AOF | Scream.X]

Like Manwith said....

Any controller, wheel, joystick with work with any game. You just gotta setup the buttons and axis. There are a ton of 3rd party programs for customization.

[maestro]

I know anything will work so let me try to clarify what I mean.

I'm wondering if there is any analog support for KSP inputs. Wikipedia explains it best:
"While digital sticks rely on single electrical connections for movement (using internal digital electrical contacts for up, down, left and right), analog sticks use continuous electrical activity running through potentiometers to measure the exact position of the stick within its full range of motion."

This is what I'm after. Instead of 0% OR 100% rudder, or elevon, 0% TO 100% and every % in between AKA analog control.

Imagine driving a car with KSP control vs a steering wheel. If cars could only turn 100% left or right, they would be zig zagging all down the road in a struggle to stay on it. Steering wheels allow precise control that allows cars to stay on a road with ease.

This is what I'm wondering if anyone has achieved in KSP. So far, I the answer seems no, made even more annoying by the fact that mods like Mechjeb seem to have that.

It makes a big difference especially in things like planes. You have to design the whole thing around the lack of precise controls.

I hope this all explains better what I'm trying to ask about.

I see there's a mod for mouse control at least. Doesn't look updated but I'll give it a look.
https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/137830-121-mouse-aim-flight-111-pilot-airplanes-with-your-mouse/

[CalmLlama]

I have LOTS and LOTS of controllers. I literally have boxes of controllers. The steam controller is by far the best one for KSP. The steam controller can both be a controller and a mouse at the same time. Its just wonderful for this game.

[Manwith Noname]

Originally posted by Maestro4202:

I know anything will work so let me try to clarify what I mean.

I'm wondering if there is any analog support for KSP inputs.

Yes. Heh, do you think I would use a steering wheel if it only produced a digital response?

Edit: Looking back...my "what do you mean by support comment" was aimed at someone else asking...

Originally posted by MaGicBush:

Does this game support the Thrustmaster x.flight 4? I just bought that for Elite, but forgot about this game in my library.

Yes it works but like any other peripheral, KSP will not bind anything automagically.