will a ps4 controller suffice?

[Koolio]

just asking...

[-OrLoK- Слава Україн]

possibly, but not ideal for this kind of game.

[Cyber_Chupacabra]

To do basic flying I guess its ok but you need joystick man.

[Koolio]

hmm well might try it out.. hotas setup will have to come later i think

[Toshiko Etou]

I made it work with an Xbox controller, but even a simple Logitech 3d pro will be much better

[The Equalizer]

I bought a gaming laptop coming from PS4 after seeing videos of this game. Cost me a fortune. But the one thing I didn't get was a proper HOTAS as they can be kinda expensive. So for the first few months I've used a DS4 with no problems. I'm currently using an XBOX Elite, slightly better and again with no problems whatsoever.

However, you don't get force feedback with either controller and you have to mess around with the settings curves under 'axis fine tune' in settings for each aircraft you own (as each aircraft handles differently obviously) to get things remotely tidy.

I'm saving up for a decent HOTAS and I know it will make a massive difference when I eventually get it. For now however, a controller is fine to start off on but if you decide to stay with DCS for the long-term, it will get expensive and unlike me a HOTAS should be your first investment not different modules. They should come last in my opinion.

[SSerponi76]

Publicado originalmente por Koolio:

just asking...

Technically speaking yes.
Practically no.

[Freakshow]

I made it through the FC3 pack, Mirage 2000C and A-10C on an Xbox one controller lol.

That required lots of reaching up to the keyboard, of course, but we're human and we can learn anything. I went 18-0 once in the DDCS PvP server like that. I got TrackIR first and then got a HOTAS.

I actually hated having to relearn everything on the HOTAS... so, the sooner you get one, the sooner you'll get used to one.