Are there any suitable alternatives for an in-game joystick/controller?

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[jbranscum]

I sure like the look of that ship console but unfortunately its out of my budget.  What does everyone else?  Joysticks or what?  Links would be awesome.  Thanks.

[saltydog]

I use a Saitek X52 Pro, it suits me fine..
They make lots of controllers..Here's their site: http://www.saitek.com/

[matt5674]

I think the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick can be a good use. You must assign the keys for the second key assigns to get it to work. It might crash the game for some ships like the Agile Solution. But it is like the Red Jet's right hand jet. EDIT: Site of the Logitech Controller Joystick:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/joysticks/devices/291&cl=us,en
Many types of the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick.

[madmex]

am using the Extreme 3D PRO and its work perfect for me.

[McGherkin]

Logitech Driving Force Pro. Every time. You can pick one up for £50, it's got plenty of buttons, and of course pedals, and the wheel spins 900 degrees as opposed to the standard 180 degrees, plus it works great on console games, with feedback better than any wheel I've used. Plus there's a sequential gearstick to the side, which doubles up as a handy throttle. I RECOMMEND THIS WHEEL OVER ANY DEVICE, EVEN THE SHIP CONTROL UNIT!

http://www.google.co.uk/m/products/catalog?oe=UTF-8&client=safari&q=logitech+driving+force+pro&hl=en&cid=8854795605337838757&source=search&channel=products&resnum=1&ei=dUBdS_jSAcePjAe8iPryAQ&sa=X&oi=product_result&ct=res&cd=1

I'll post a picture of my setup when I get home from school.


I've never had a problem with the wheel, occasionally it fails to calibrate, but unplug everything, plug it all back in and it should work. But that's rare. I've never had any compatability issues with SS.

[Captain. Mitch]

That's an very good stering wheel! But i think it's not for the ship simulations, or flight.

But it's absolutly the best thing for car simulation games like Gran Turismo, test Drive Unlimited, Forumla and other games like these, but it's a litle bit expensive somvhere about 250-300 euros.

Bye!

[McGherkin]

Well, it's as close to a ship's wheel as you're going to get, and I don't use it for flight sims.


Where are you looking that they cost €300?  If you look at the link I posted, you can see the price is £51, which is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than another wheel of similar spec.

And seeing as jbramscum is looking for a cheaper replacement for the ship control unit, this is much better than a joystick, and I don't think he wants to play flight sims.

I don't see why 90% of the forum aren't using this yet, there is no reason why they shouldn't...

[TJK]

HI
I use mouse and keyboard that work perfect to me, but if you shall have a joystick i think the Forceâ„¢ 3D Pro from logitech are a god one www.logitech.com
and this from saitek will also work with shipsim http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/x52.htm
BTW i use this keyboard Logiteck G19 Keyboard for Gaming
and this mouse MXâ„¢518 Optical Gaming Mouse
and this works fine for me

TJK

[sadsid (†2016)]

Hi
Same here mouse keyboard all the time never found the need for fancy controllers
2many buttons 
                                                                                           Eric

[Ballast]

I use a Logitech wingman cordless

Most of the time i sail with the Bugsier 2. This is my set up for her;


Slider for the throttle and the thumbsticks for each azipod. No need to set the throttle separately for the main engines, you just turn the azipod around 

When i sail with a conventional vessel, i use the slider for the main engine and the rudder on one of the thumbsticks.

I think everyone has his own idea about the set up, you should choose whatever you are comfortable with 

[TJK]

Hi
Same here mouse keyboard all the time never found the need for fancy controllers
2many buttons 
                                                                                           Eric

HAHA Eric, they are a bit confused all the button and then we most remember watt was to watt  ,
 no keyboard and mouse are easier for us "old timers"  I think that are the draw back now wee start on the second youth   
Tore

[Bottman]

Here is my low budget version. It works fine, even with the Pro version which I can use for testing means.

[Ballast]

HAHA Eric, they are a bit confused all the button and then we most remember watt was to watt  ,
 no keyboard and mouse are easier for us "old timers"  I think
that are the draw back now wee start on the second youth   
Tore

Perhaps you need an oldskool controller TJK 


 

[TJK]

LOL don't think so i stick to keyboard   but semes god do
Tore

[jbranscum]

Thanks for the responses guys

I like the X52.. but then how do you run the throttles separately?  Just switch to keyboard in that case?

[TJK]

HI
It's a big work, but go into the game, option and controller, double clik on that you will have and and click on the buttons on the controllers to assign it to that button you will use, see in the shipsim user manual

[saltydog]

I like the X52.. but then how do you run the throttles separately?  Just switch to keyboard in that case?

Yes, in my case I use the keyboard to run the seperate throttles, as my controller (X52) has only one throttle..
There are joysticks with dual throttles, and also Saiteks newest model has dual throttle (X65)

[pigdog]

You could always build your own, have a look here.

http://80.95.161.114/shipsim/forum/index.php/topic,4505.msg45273.html#msg45273