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Wow, this looks so awesome. I suddenly have the urge to build a PC after so many years. For folks who are aware about this, do you need to get specialized cont
by actuator 6y ago
Wow, this looks so awesome. I suddenly have the urge to build a PC after so many years.
For folks who are aware about this, do you need to get specialized controls to enjoy the experience?
- TylerE 6y agoPretty much, yeah. You don't need to that crazy though. A basic $80 joystick with a throttle and twist for rudder will get you about 90% of the way there.
- actuator 6y agoYeah, that is price of a single game. Sounds reasonable.
- TylerE 6y agoIf you want to get a bit fancier the next step up would be something like a Logitech X56, which will give you twin throttles, several other slider/knob axes (prop/mixture controls, etc), and a lot more buttons of the stick. That's around $250. From there you can get to pretty crazy high end stuff, some of which use real airplane hardware.
- actuator 6y agoThanks, will look into this. I imagine these controls should come handy in some other games as well. The first thing I will need to do is build a PC after a long time.
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- billfruit 6y agoEven throttle control may not be required, since there isn't any combat/dogfighting in this game where you need quick changes in throttle.
- TylerE 6y agoTry attempting a proper landing approach without a throttle.
- innocenat 6y agoAuto throttle all the way!
- bfuclusion 6y agoCheater:)
- gary-kim 6y agoBetter idea: CAT IIIA Autoland, don't even need an analog input. For real though, the landing is where you need the most precise control over both your control surfaces and throttle for a good landing.
- innocenat 6y agoBut then why even play a flight sim? And yes, playing FSX with Xbox controller, landing is where I wish I have throttle or sometimes even rudder controller (since by default the directional control controls nose gear, ailerons, and rudders at the same time)
- storyinmemo 6y agoPower-off 180s precision for every landing, then?
- Rebelgecko 6y agoYou'll probably have a decent experience if you happen to have an Xbox or PS4 controller lying around. The next step up would be a joystick (maybe $50-$300 depending on how fancy you get). If you're super hardcore you can also get a yoke and pedals, but I think that's overkill unless you want a super realistic experience
- Macha 6y agoI would not suggest keyboard/mouse controls but if you don't want to go get a joystick a gamepad should be fine
- hombre_fatal 6y agoJust get a cheap joystick.
- murat131 6y agoYou need a stick and a throttle. I've been using Saitek X52pro which has both (HOTAS) to play Elite Dangerous with Rift since it came out and they are good but there are many other options available out in the market. For MSFS you may also want to have rudder pedals.
- fbnlsr 6y agoYou can get a Thrustmaster TS16000M for less than $50, which is a great joystick to start flying. There are much more complex and true-to-life systems, which can cost several hundred dollars. It all depends on how much realistic you want your experience to be.