What is the best controller for this game?

[Zuleica]

Or for any driving game I suppose, but specifically for this one that will take the most advantage of the features.

Thanks.

[gallagher4005]

A wheel, pedal and shifter setup is the best.

[Aspen Ridge]

I'm using a cheap Logitech F310 controller from Best Buy $30 CAD....It does everything I need it to do and works well for ATS and ETS2.
But I do agree...a wheel and pedal set up is next level for immersion and game play.

[Zuleica]

yeah, was more asking what is the best wheel, pedal and shifter

[AyMazingATS]

Do your research when it comes to wheels and pedals. There are previous threads here about this subject. You can use the search box on the upper right in main discussion area.

Need to know your budget too. Whatever you do....do not...get a wheel with only 270° of rotation. It is best to get 900° to avoid issues.

[#1 Ghost Rider]

Logitech G920

[Red Wolf]

g920 was in my budget

[Zuleica]

G920 and the Thrustmaster TX Pro or Leather are in my budget...'budget' being my wife's comfort level :)

What I read about shifters though is that after the one that came with the G27 none of the others have extra buttons. Thrustmaster + SKRS seems a bit pricey just for the 'realistic' shifting but I suppose I can always add that.

[Red Wolf]

i use the GeForce shifter with a usb splitter

[BlackJakSchelack]

I just picked up a generic USB shifter from Amazon for $100 CAD that I like way more than my $350 Thrustmaster TH8A for ATS. The Thrustmaster is better for racing IMO. The only thing about this shifter is that it takes about 2 lbs of force to disengage so a sturdy place to mount it is required. I consider that a bonus for ATS, it has a more tactile feel to it.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09XXSY1J6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

From atsaccessories.com I purchased an Eaton 18 speed shifter along with an M8 adapter to attach it to my USB shifter (other shifters will need a different size adaptor), a turn signal V2 and the essentials button box because my wheel has a decent amount of buttons.

I would also recommend the Track IR5 head tracker. It takes a bit to set it up but once dialed in it is essential to me. I have both the ball cap refelectors (for speakers) and the powered lights (for headphones). I find they are equally efficient at tracking head movement. If you have any lights behind you that the tracker might pick up don't bother getting it.

https://www.amazon.ca/Tracking-Professional-Infrared-Suitable-Multiple/dp/B0997R3L4B/ref=sr_1_2?crid=AM0P4CKQ4UTV&keywords=Track+IR+5&qid=1688349478&s=electronics&sprefix=track+ir+5%2Celectronics%2C171&sr=1-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.b06bdbbe-20fd-4ebc-88cf-fa04f1ca0da8

I picked up this generic set of LED lights for the track IR5 for more than half of the cost of Track IR's cost and they work great. Just make sure they will clip on to your headphones.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08P76ZFB4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you have an Android tablet look into getting the SimDashboard app. It will display important features like what is damaged on your truck, a speedometer with RPM, eta's, time zones, mileage, information on what you are hauling, how much it weighs, how much you should bring home if the delivery is successful. Unfortunately it does not work with the truck's GPS. It is good for the immersion but I would not say it is essential. In saying that, if I start up the game without it working I will exit, fix it and restart. I do like having it.

[HighPlains Drifter]

To add to BlackJak's comment; i use Dashpanel here off steam, with a tablet, for a buttonbox. Works great, i also use a second tablet with dashpanel for the truck dashboard (easier for my eyes than the screen).

[ぐー]

yooo. That SimDashboard app looks cool

[Underscore_101_3]

Originally posted by BlackJakSchelack:

than my $350 Thrustmaster TH8A for ATS.

You got ripped off if you paid that for the shifter only.

[SteelWicker]

Originally posted by Aspen Ridge:

I'm using a cheap Logitech F310 controller from Best Buy $30 CAD....It does everything I need it to do and works well for ATS and ETS2.
But I do agree...a wheel and pedal set up is next level for immersion and game play.

If it can survive OceanGate, then I suppose its good enough for ATS and ETS2 LOL.

[Aspen Ridge]

Originally posted by SteelWicker:

Originally posted by Aspen Ridge:

I'm using a cheap Logitech F310 controller from Best Buy $30 CAD....It does everything I need it to do and works well for ATS and ETS2.
But I do agree...a wheel and pedal set up is next level for immersion and game play.

If it can survive OceanGate, then I suppose its good enough for ATS and ETS2 LOL.

[LancelotFZ]

No budget limit -> any direct drive wheel that can rotate up to 1800-2520 degree. With load cell pedal set.
Cheapest -> G27,29,923 set
Don't go lower than logitech
Some direct drive sets are on sale now. My Fanatec DD Pro was 6x price of my G29. Now it is about 3x~4x.
IMO, it is time to just buy a DD set.