PS3 Joysticks

[caphead]

I knew I should of held on too my X52 when i gave up on pc gaming. I do have the older X45 still, but never liked it too much.

[Hekke]

Hi guys,

I've been playing IL 2 BOP now for several days (on all levels, most of it on realistic). But i am evolving to the sim mode (allready finished battle of Brittain). Maybe I wanna buy a flight stick, so i've been checking those topics out but didn't get any satisfaction out of it.

My problem is I'm left handed so I want to know which sticks are useable with "my handicap"?

I"m on PS3, gamertag: Hekke

[Benrizz]

Aviator works for both... That is why its ergonomy could have been more userfriendly. Some buttons such as LB or RB are (depend if you are right or left handed) difficult to reach but the throlle is right in the middle

[DocGonzo101]

Hi guys, I'm new to these boards so bear with me.

I currently have the Logitech 3d force pro which I use to use on IL-2 for pc, it worked fine for me on there but its the only stick i ever used and I really don't know how good/bad it is since its the only one i used. And now over time its kinda worn out on me even with the force feedback on it has a big dead zone i guess you would call it, so now im looking for a new stick.

So I'm planning on upgrading once i start playing B.O.P, and figure ill get a Saitek joystick but am a little confused with my options, I see the one called X-52, and another one just called Saitek joystick (i guess these are the HOTAS models), they both look the same, just different colors, and am wondering if there's a big difference between the two besides the price.

So if someone can tell me the main differences between the 2 it would greatly be appreciated. If anyone knows the answer off the top of their heads, the cheaper stick is silver in color, and the more expensive is all black. The only difference i see in description is one is more programmable.

I cant figure out how to attach pictures here, so here are the links, and sorry for the long post!

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...060283&catid=#

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...107883&catid=#

[DocGonzo101]

Nevermind, i guess one is the regular X-52, and the other is the X-52 pro, futureshop website didnt show that, and most reviews I found didnt differentiate between the two. The pro seems to be built a little better all round.

The price difference is about $70, has anyone here used both and can tell me if the price of the pro is worth it?

[KAV]

Greetings to all and thanks for all info posted here.

I have been playing BoP for some weeks on my PS3 with the original controller and sure have struggled some.
Especially I find the rudder/trust on R3 challenging.

I have found the time ready to get some better grip of my flying and believe I´ll go for the av8r 02.

Anyone who has this who would like to share some experience ?

Thanks.

[trk29]

Originally Posted by KAV

Greetings to all and thanks for all info posted here.

I have been playing BoP for some weeks on my PS3 with the original controller and sure have struggled some.
Especially I find the rudder/trust on R3 challenging.

I have found the time ready to get some better grip of my flying and believe I´ll go for the av8r 02.

Anyone who has this who would like to share some experience ?

Thanks.

You might want to wait till after the update where your choices will be more broad.

I have this stick and I have only used it a few times I use the gamepad mostly. I just started using the av8r layout on the pad and it works pretty well.

Edit: I have gone back to the original setup. I like it the best. I can't shoot well with the O button.

[bucklong]

Can CH USB rudder pedals work with PS3 Birds of prey? I'm going to buy a PC stick and was wondering if my old USB pedals could be made to work in the game.

Thank you for any thoughts you may have.
Buck!