controller support?

[d0x360]

This migght be a dumb question but can this game be played with an xbox one controller or is this MKB/HOTAS only?

If it is MKB/HOTAS i have that but i dont care about fighting other players. I just want to buy the DLC thats on sale and fly around in the Warthog or F-16 and have some fun then maybe graduate to a more complex control scheme and play with others.

Thanks

[HappyLittleCloud]

I play on an nvidia shield gamepad. I have also tried the xbox 1 controller.
I would say if you want to get good, head tracking or some sort of VR is a greater asset than a stick.

It is very easy to manage on a gamepad if you bind everything well.

The most important thing is to set curves and really tweak the axis for each thumbstick. Additionally make sure you set trim to the d-pad or something easy to reach. (youll be trimming a ton to not kill your thumbs.)

If you jump in and just set a few buttons and go, trying to control the aircraft is going to be impossible.

With time you can make it work and be just as good as anyone with a HOTAS.

I will say that I had a hard time with the Xbox one controller specifically. The thumb stick resistance is too soft making small corrections very hard. I prefer the shield as the thumbs are very tight while also very responsive.

Just this mans opinion. Good luck!

[d0x360]

Originally posted by SSG. Dindu:

I play on an nvidia shield gamepad. I have also tried the xbox 1 controller.
I would say if you want to get good, head tracking or some sort of VR is a greater asset than a stick.

It is very easy to manage on a gamepad if you bind everything well.

The most important thing is to set curves and really tweak the axis for each thumbstick. Additionally make sure you set trim to the d-pad or something easy to reach. (youll be trimming a ton to not kill your thumbs.)

If you jump in and just set a few buttons and go, trying to control the aircraft is going to be impossible.

With time you can make it work and be just as good as anyone with a HOTAS.

I will say that I had a hard time with the Xbox one controller specifically. The thumb stick resistance is too soft making small corrections very hard. I prefer the shield as the thumbs are very tight while also very responsive.

Just this mans opinion. Good luck!

i do have the rift so maybe ill give it a shot with that to start. ty for the info

[d0x360]

Sorry for the double post the app won't let me edit for some reason.

With the Xbox accessories app on win10 you can adjust the deadzone and acceleration curves if you have an elite controller so I'll probably try that as well if I don't like the way they feel but I've always preferred the Xbox sticks over anything else

Plus if all else fails I can mix the Oculus with a pretty decent HOTOS I got as a gift. It's not one of those insane $500 ones but it does have everything you need to get the full experience.

[HappyLittleCloud]

No worries man!

You can adjust the deadzone and axis curve within DCS in the Axis tune settings too.

I usually just use a curve of about 30-40%

Typically I use one stick for pitch and roll and the other for rudder only.

I use the bumpers for the throttle (slow or smooth up/down throttle if the plane allows for it) and the d pad for trim.

You still gotta use the keyboard/mouse for much of the game, but i have actually gotten really good using my keys with the headset on.

Just dont knock your drink over reaching around for the mouse.... i keep doing that.

Many a mouse pad ruined.

Yeah what i really want now is just a stand alone throttle. Its a bit of a pain to look down to see what my engines are doing in a fight.

Have fun!!

[d0x360]

Originally posted by SSG. Dindu:

No worries man!

You can adjust the deadzone and axis curve within DCS in the Axis tune settings too.

I usually just use a curve of about 30-40%

Typically I use one stick for pitch and roll and the other for rudder only.

I use the bumpers for the throttle (slow or smooth up/down throttle if the plane allows for it) and the d pad for trim.

You still gotta use the keyboard/mouse for much of the game, but i have actually gotten really good using my keys with the headset on.

Just dont knock your drink over reaching around for the mouse.... i keep doing that.

Many a mouse pad ruined.

Yeah what i really want now is just a stand alone throttle. Its a bit of a pain to look down to see what my engines are doing in a fight.

Have fun!!

I have it all setup in my living room so knocking over drinks won't be an issue although mixing an HMD and MKB beyond traditional shooter controls might take some practice lol.

[Freakshow]

I use an Xbox One controller, but it's a wired version and is an Amazon brand controller. Nonetheless, it works fine. I got TrackIR before getting a HOTAS set up because I couldn't stand having to reach up and use my mouse to look around or to look down at my RWR on the Su-27 and get an idea of how far away a missile was or just to simply look around.

I have my D-pad binded to move the target selector around in the out of visible range mode. I may change it to trim or something else, not quite sure, yet. Usually I get my trim set up fairly well long before I'm near any enemies and I wanted to be able to not have to use my keyboard at all when I'm about to engage an enemy and during the engagement.

But, in short, yes, the controller will work fine. If I had to choose between using a controller with TrackIR or using a nice HOTAS without TrackIR.. I'd go with the controller and TrackIR. Maybe I'm partial because that's what I did.

[d0x360]

Originally posted by Freakshow.neo:

I use an Xbox One controller, but it's a wired version and is an Amazon brand controller. Nonetheless, it works fine. I got TrackIR before getting a HOTAS set up because I couldn't stand having to reach up and use my mouse to look around or to look down at my RWR on the Su-27 and get an idea of how far away a missile was or just to simply look around.

I have my D-pad binded to move the target selector around in the out of visible range mode. I may change it to trim or something else, not quite sure, yet. Usually I get my trim set up fairly well long before I'm near any enemies and I wanted to be able to not have to use my keyboard at all when I'm about to engage an enemy and during the engagement.

But, in short, yes, the controller will work fine. If I had to choose between using a controller with TrackIR or using a nice HOTAS without TrackIR.. I'd go with the controller and TrackIR. Maybe I'm partial because that's what I did.

I was thinking about TrackIR...maybe its time to do some more research on it. Thanks for the added info.

[cercata]

Can you control the menus with the Xbox ONE controllers ?
I move the cursor with my head ussing Oculus, but I can't click buttons

[Insônia]

Originally posted by cercata:

Can you control the menus with the Xbox ONE controllers ?
I move the cursor with my head ussing Oculus, but I can't click buttons

Controller seting page. "User interface"(UI) sub section→mouse left/right click. Bind it to your controller. then you can emulate the click to the menu or anything else