Darr Valen wrote:Walter wrote:Cmdr Kharma wrote:This game needs dedicated controllers using robust high end parts, and no major manufacturer is gonna do that for the limited market that ED is......
CH Products Pro Throttle and Fighterstick replaced my Hotas X - there's no twist on the stick but they do make compatible pedals. CH Products make hand controls for industrial applications.
Most people rate the kit they have because it's what they're used to; I rate this very highly and bought it after reading all the reviews making special reference to the build quality. No issues with USB3 and you only need to use the controller software if you really want to - it's just plug and play and all configurable from within ED.
I was debating going with the CH kit, since the X56 is delayed and the intial reviews are of buggy build quality. I alreayd have pedals, so that's a non issue. My one real qualm with the CH throttle is the apparent lack of a center area, which makes FAO flight a bit harder since you don't have a visible center. That may be a non-issue though.
I looked at both the warthog and the x56, and I dunno, just not impressed enough to buy either. QC issues on the x56, and price stupidity on the warthog.
I gave serious consideration to just buying an x52 pro and being done with it all.
I set my CH throttle to forward only.
And use the index finger button to switch it to reverse function.
Means I can get full reverse really quick without having to even adjust my throttle position.
All the way back is of course no thrust. The overall travel really isn't that big so I feel I can't get fine enough control when +/- method.
I use the other two top buttons as shift buttons for the hat switches (I have a finger free for all three), giving me three functions for each hat (that works more like four buttons) with six 4-way hat switches (not counting two 8 way pov's) so 72 directly mapable buttons.
I only use voice attack when I'm lazy..