6 replies to this topic

[Whatzituyah]

Is it possible to play with one of these? I mean the game is licensed from Microsoft after all PGI just rented it. I had to ask this because I am curious if this game is either too complex for it or not.

[Altisaire]

You can get the xbox 360 controller working by using a 360 dongle(ebay) and 3rd party software/driver. Lots of mucking around though. TBA not worth unless you plan to play on a TV screen a couple of feet/metres away.
Try my thread and search on forums for a couple of others

[PoLaR]

Phils just jealous 'cuz he doesn't have any controllers. Personally, I'm looking forward to Microsoft integrating the Xbox One controller for PC later in the year. For this game I prefer mouse and keyboard, but for the majority of PC games I play, the controller just feels so much better. I mean, the 360 controller is almost "the perfect" controller, but the Xbox One controller Is even better with Its real directional pad.

[Foust]

The answer to "Is it possible to play" is yes. You will need to use third party applications such as UJR and/or Xpadder to map everything.

Please read LocNar's Controls Demystified(?) thread to understand why this will be a less than optimal control arrangement.

Also ThePhil, I have come to expect better from DHB members.

Edited by Foust, 11 January 2014 - 07:41 AM.

[Hammerhai]

The very short version is that you probably should avoid the Xbox 360 controller like the plague. The short throw on the sticks will bollix you even more than a top of the line HOTAS, which is already very ineffective with the way they did Joystick control.

Sorry. I am a passionate Joystick player and I would advise against it unless you have a very high frustration threshold.

[Altisaire]

I'm still having fun using the Xbox 360 controller going to x52 pro soon. Both nowhere near accurate as KB+m. But the controller is wicked with light mechs +120kph

[FERAL TIGER]

out of curiosity, what would the button set up be?

trigger & bumpers are 4 weapon groups
left stick acceleration and turning
right stick aiming
a button jumpjets
b button map
x & y modules?
select is score