Experience with Racing Games

[Matti]

Currently I am playing F1 2016 with my 360 Controller, but the Controller is old and a little broken
Now I'm looking for a new Controller and the Steam Controller looks interesting. Has someone experience with the Steam Controller in F1 2016? Does it work with the steering?

[Rekkulani]

I have no experience with racing games except DiRT3 CE, and the steam controller works as a standard Xbox360 controller. If you're willing to spend time tweaking te settings you could even make gyro work for steering too.

[ugafan]

i haven't played that particular game, but it does work well with other racing games. one of the biggest advantages is that you can adjust the deadzone and sensitivity of the analog joystick, making steering more responsive. and being able to use gyro in conjunction with the joystick is nice too.

i'd say the only downside is if you typically use the dpad to steer. the left trackpad can be used as a dpad, but it's not quite the same as a 360 dpad.

[RambleCan]

Gyro steering (having left stick as gyro) in Dirt Rally is AWESOME. I've also used gyro steering in American Truck SImulator, it works great.

[Memph]

Originally posted by ExistentialEgg:

Gyro steering (having left stick as gyro) in Dirt Rally is AWESOME. I've also used gyro steering in American Truck SImulator, it works great.

^ this.

My driving improved by uncalculable amounts once I got used to gyro steering. There's so much more subtle control than on a stick. I'd even hazard to say, that apart from having to hold the pad in the air, it's as good as any bog-standard racing wheel would be.

It's also great in Grid Autosport.

edit: when it works of course. right now, it's broken.

[Matti]

Fine, think I will give it a try.

Thank you