Topic: game controllers and stuff (Read 17843 times)

RockingMadDog · « **on:** July 11, 2007, 20:19:33 »

what would be the recommended controller that i should use for this game or should i just use the good old keyboard and mouse? I already have a steering wheel with pedals and a controller but thats all

wazzzzzzy · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2007, 21:59:50 »

i think a joy stick would be good

shipfan55 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2007, 22:01:21 »

joysticks suck,use the good old fashioned keyboard and mouse

Fox Luna · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2007, 23:33:15 »

Hi

Many of the modern ships are controlled with joysticks today , If you like realism you should go for the joystick

and not the keyboard , at least that's what I think

cheers

shipfan55 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2007, 23:43:41 »

Quote from: Fox Luna on July 11, 2007, 23:33:15

Hi

Many of the modern ships are controlled with joysticks today , If you like realism you should go for the joystick and not the keyboard , at least that's what I think

cheers

sorry for my loss of temeper agaonst that post,i just dont like joystick configurations today,how they snap back to default position,too many buttons,etc. youll understand.

Fox Luna · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2007, 23:55:58 »

yeah i know

everyone likes different stuff

shipfan55 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2007, 01:45:54 »

Quote from: Fox Luna on July 11, 2007, 23:55:58

yeah i know

everyone likes different stuff

true,so very true...

psolk · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2007, 04:28:18 »

In SS08 I am using my Logitech G25 steering wheel for Rudder with the paddle shifters for thrusters. I also have my CH throttle Quadrant hooked up and have 2 axis dedicated to Engine 1 and engine 2. the Crane is also controlled with my throttle quadrant which is far better than a keyboard/mouse.
I can now use multiple controllers for multiple functions controlling each engine independently and never have to touch the keyboard.

The controls in SS08 are light years beyond the controls in SS06...

RockingMadDog · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2007, 11:34:11 »

that throttle quadrant thing is way 2 expensive there is no way i would wanna waste Â£149.98 on a stupid peice of plastic with some lever things on it

RockingMadDog · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2007, 11:38:50 »

i found a Saitek AV8R Retro Joystick on amazon. it has mini throttles, a joystick and we switches all for Â£19.99!!

UUUUUHHHHHH · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:13:04 »

link please

psolk · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:15:07 »

Quote from: RockingMadDog on July 12, 2007, 11:34:11

that throttle quadrant thing is way 2 expensive there is no way i would wanna waste Â£149.98 on a stupid peice of plastic with some lever things on it

It isn't a waste if you do a lot of flight simulation... Everyone has their opinions though. Besides, what is $150 in a setup like this...
http://home.comcast.net/~psolk/3monitorsa.html

The cooling blocks for my video cards alone were $300 LOL

UUUUUHHHHHH · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:33:59 »

im looking for something not too expensive and proffesional but something with multiple engine throttles and knobs that will work for bow thrusters and basics like that.

psolk · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:45:19 »

Really the only thing I know of that fits your requirements with multiple throttles is the Av8tr that Rocking Mad Dog posted. Dollar for Dollar it is definitely your best bet,
-Paul

UUUUUHHHHHH · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:48:43 »

is the red switch on the front of the base a switch that can be used for bow thrusters? what about the 4 other black switches? do they go up and down or what can they be used for?

UUUUUHHHHHH · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:51:12 »

Also, would this be good if I could get it for a better price?

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Flight-Control-System/dp/B00030GSJY/ref=pd_bbs_3/104-0739268-5281554?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1184240415&sr=8-3

RockingMadDog · « **Reply #16 on:** July 12, 2007, 13:26:41 »

Quote from: UUUUUHHHHHH on July 12, 2007, 12:51:12

Also, would this be good if I could get it for a better price?

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Flight-Control-System/dp/B00030GSJY/ref=pd_bbs_3/104-0739268-5281554?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1184240415&sr=8-3

i think i would like to keep it simple and have realistic throttles for ships like the one i suggested

ChiefEagle · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2007, 13:42:16 »

Quote from: UUUUUHHHHHH on July 12, 2007, 12:51:12

Also, would this be good if I could get it for a better price?

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Flight-Control-System/dp/B00030GSJY/ref=pd_bbs_3/104-0739268-5281554?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1184240415&sr=8-3

I use it and I think it is very good

RockingMadDog · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2007, 14:24:05 »

well thats it as soon as ive gathered up 20 quid im gonna buy that joystick

UUUUUHHHHHH · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2007, 14:36:55 »

Quote from: RockingMadDog on July 12, 2007, 14:24:05

well thats it as soon as ive gathered up 20 quid im gonna buy that joystick

the retro one?

RockingMadDog · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2007, 14:40:46 »

yes the retro one everything that ive heard about that one is good

Lucky Jim · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2007, 16:44:20 »

Well I followed RockingMadDogâ€™s lead on this & got myself a Saitek AV8R Retro Joystick (PC) -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Saitek-AV8R-Retro-Joystick-PC/dp/B000I62PEK/ref=pd_bbs_1/202-4408955-3871060?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1184855258&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Saitek-AV8R-Retro-Joystick-PC/dp/B000I62PEK/ref=pd_bbs_1/202-4408955-3871060?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1184855258&sr=8-1)

â€“ now for a senior sim player my boat handling skills with keyboard & mouse were erratic to say the least but with the AV8R, after only a couple hours use, I am quite pleased with myselfâ€¦

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Hello there,
I am enjoying Ship Sim 2008, but have found a problem with the first container activity in the missions. I successfully can load on the first, third and fourth containers, but when I try to place the second container, the program doesn't record that I have placed it, even though it is where the arrow points. If I carry on playing, when I clear the last container, it still says that there is one more to move.
Is this a bug in that mission, or am I doing something wrong? Incidentally, I've tried placing the container on either side of where the arrow points, but that doesn't work either.
Any help regarding this would be very much appreciated.
Stuart.

This was always happening to me with the keyboard & mouse but the first time I tried it with the AV8R I cracked it & completed the missionâ€¦

For Â£20 the AV8R has improved my enjoyment of SS08 immensely and until a purpose built Ship Control Unit at a sensible price comes on the market then I will continue using itâ€¦

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction RockingMadDog

Peter

AlexKall · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2007, 19:48:08 »

I might go for this aswell, cost quite a bit more here in Sweden but it still seems to be good value!

My steering wheel and pedals are good but it's hard to sit there holding the throttle for more then 20 minutes without having to amputate your feets

They are unbeatable in car games though

nhoj1991 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2007, 06:03:19 »

if any of you are really super keen about these controllers or joysticks... have you seen this?

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

i imagine it will cost quite alot based on the controller they sell for train sims.

Eemspoort · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2007, 11:07:15 »

Abaut the Saitek X-52. If you have the money, it's a very good investement!
I had a X-45 first, that whent well, but the X-52 works much smoother and has more control-options and a nice display for several functions. My mate has the X-52 Pro with the Saitek Flight-pedals, and that just works amazing!

But my geuss is, if you wan't to keep it low-budget, the AV8R will do just fine.

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ChiefEagle