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Kona1988

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Wich PC Controller to get?
« on: January 03, 2009, 23:18:33 »
Hello, I have been thinking of buying a controller for the game. But, wat is compatible with SS08 And anyone have any links to some good sites? I have been googling them, but I cant seem tot think about what to type, I keep getting RC boats and real ships

Thanks ^__^
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firestar12

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2009, 23:21:53 »
Quote from: Kona1988 on January 03, 2009, 23:18:33
Hello, I have been thinking of buying a controller for the game. But, wat is compatible with SS08 And anyone have any links to some good sites? I have been googling them, but I cant seem tot think about what to type, I keep getting RC boats and real ships

Thanks ^__^
I would recommend the Logitec Dual Action Gamepad, shes great:
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Kona1988

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2009, 23:25:55 »
Thanks

Also, is there any out there like the ShipDriver one? But not so tiny :P

http://www.raildriver.com/products/shipdriver.php
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firestar12

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2009, 23:27:29 »
Quote from: Kona1988 on January 03, 2009, 23:25:55
Thanks

Also, is there any out there like the ShipDriver one? But not so tiny :P

http://www.raildriver.com/products/shipdriver.php
To be honest I dont know. But, The Shipdriver controller is a very cheaply made thing and probably breaks really easily.
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Nathan|C

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2009, 23:37:03 »
If you look on the ShipSim Pro page on the main site, they have a very cool looking monitor with wheel and controls. Not sure where it comes from, or even how much it is really..
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Aad The Pirate

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2009, 23:45:49 »
Quote from: Kona1988 on January 03, 2009, 23:25:55
Thanks

Also, is there any out there like the ShipDriver one? But not so tiny :P

http://www.raildriver.com/products/shipdriver.php

Have You looked at the size of that thing? Looks very flimsy.  ;D
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llamalord

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2009, 23:46:55 »
Quote from: firestar12 on January 03, 2009, 23:27:29
To be honest I dont know. But, The Shipdriver controller is a very cheaply made thing and probably breaks really easily.

I'm sitting here in front of my Raildriver and I am also frowning apon your post. >:(  The RailDriver is the most sturdy and best built controllers I have ever used.  That is why they are so expensive.  Although it is not out yet I would greatly recommend it and the rail driver.  If you want to wait I'll buy it when it comes out and give you a review. :-\

The RailDriver Costs 170 US Dollars and weighs as much as a large Cat (13.5 Pounds) doen't sound "Flimsy" to me >:(
« Last Edit: January 03, 2009, 23:49:03 by llamalord »
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firestar12

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2009, 23:47:25 »
I think this topic might be of your interest kona:
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,4503.0.html
Llamalord: I am sorry if I offended you, Its just what it seems like to me.
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Aad The Pirate

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2009, 23:52:30 »
Quote from: llamalord on January 03, 2009, 23:46:55
I'm sitting here in front of my Raildriver and I am also frowning apon your post. >:(  The RailDriver is the most sturdy and best built controllers I have ever used.  That is why they are so expensive.  Although it is not out yet I would greatly recommend it and the rail driver.  If you want to wait I'll buy it when it comes out and give you a review. :-\

The RailDriver Costs 170 US Dollars and weighs as much as a large Cat (13.5 Pounds) doen't sound "Flimsy" to me >:(
Then it must be a real giant who is holding the steering wheel with hands sized like a coalshuffle
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Nathan|C

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2009, 23:57:56 »
I must admit, it does look really very tacky and small in the photos :-\
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llamalord

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2009, 00:11:13 »
Alright the ship wheel thing doesn't really look as good as the Rail version but I do have faith in the manufacturer.  And to Fire Star:  No Worries, No Offense taken. ;)
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Kona1988

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2009, 00:14:18 »
Well, I do agree llamalord, that the Rail Driver does look very nice, I was considering buying it for Trainz Raliwayz, but, never did. And the Ship Driver, does look very tacky and the wheel is pretty small, but if you buy it and give me a review on how it works with SS08 then I would probably buy it.

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Nathan|C

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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2009, 00:17:17 »
Quote from: Kona1988 on January 04, 2009, 00:14:18
but if you buy it and give me a review on how it works with SS08 then I would probably buy it.

..only if the review was positive though?
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Kona1988

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2009, 00:21:46 »
Yeah : D
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firestar12

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« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2009, 00:23:38 »
Its just that blue on shipdriver that ruins it for me. Maybe more like a hot pink or magenta. (jk)
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saltydog

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2009, 00:27:01 »
You might consider something from Saitek..
http://saitek.com/uk/prod/proflight.htm
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Kona1988

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2009, 00:34:27 »
Could I make this one work with SS08 even though its a flyign one?

http://saitek.com/uk/prod/yoke.htm
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saltydog

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2009, 00:37:13 »
That would work fine.. ;)
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Nathan|C

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« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2009, 00:38:37 »
Believe it or not, i use an Xbox 360 Controller with a USB Connector at the end....search for it on Ebay, they work great - only trouble is, walkthrough mode isn't possible with it, not sure that's a problem with other controllers.
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llamalord

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2009, 01:59:28 »
If it wasn't 300 and some odd dollars I would suggest this... http://www.wilcopub.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=prod_scu (http://www.wilcopub.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=prod_scu) It even has has the V-STEP Font. ;)
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Kona1988

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Re: Wich PC Controller to get?
« Reply #20 on: January 04, 2009, 02:03:49 »
Eep 362 dollars

Well, I have a problem with those kinds of rudder controllers, some day I am going to get some sort of medium sized boat and customize the wheel with a big wheel with spokes all around :P Love those.
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