airborne_1944 10 Posted February 3, 2011 Hi guys, i tried using 360 controller for flying. My problem is i cant seem to map some buttons like manual firing on the controller. Anyone has a good button layout for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mosh 0 Posted February 3, 2011 I use one occasionally for driving. But if you search for XBOX360 controllers, you'll find many more useful topics discussing this... no need for a new one. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmarkwick 261 Posted February 3, 2011 I bought a 360 PC controller to play Assassin's Creed, and I also tried it out in ArmA2. It's possible to get quite good results flying, although trying to settle on an intuitive control setup is rather hit & miss :D whether to place roll on the same stick as yaw etc.... it sounds obvious but actual gameplay it isn't quite that obvious. However, I never tried using a helo in a combat role, only a recon & transport role. My only recommendation is to try whatever combinations you can think of, and stick with each one for at least a few hours gameplay, and see which one sticks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmAriffic 10 Posted February 3, 2011 I don't use a 360 controller for anything, I really hate them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexehuk 16 Posted February 3, 2011 I use XBOX for Arma 2 and it suits the game fine, for helos or airplanes... Arma 2 flying is Arcade so I wouldn't even bother wasting a stick on it. For arguments sake, I own an X52 also, but that sees no fly time in Arma... feels evil :D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ziiip 1 Posted February 3, 2011 I tried it for flying, but I quickly realizd that M/KB suits that much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avibird 1 155 Posted February 3, 2011 Hi guys, i tried using 360 controller for flying. My problem is i cant seem to map some buttons like manual firing on the controller. Anyone has a good button layout for it? Hey, Go try XPADDER software. Go to xpadder.com it will cost you $10 but you can map every key and mouse fucntion on one controller. It works if you like using the controller like I do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airborne_1944 10 Posted February 4, 2011 I cant seem to find the button to set on my contoller for firing missiles,rockets. I think the default button is left mouse button. You guys know where it is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strykerius 10 Posted February 4, 2011 Hi guys, i tried using 360 controller for flying. My problem is i cant seem to map some buttons like manual firing on the controller. Anyone has a good button layout for it? Just my personal control scheme, I do not know how well it will work for you. But...: Pitch: Left Thumbstick Y axis Roll: Left Thumbstick X axis Yaw: Left/Right triggers Throttle/Collective: Right and left Bumpers Eject: Back Button (Important in my opinion, in case you screw up) Manual Fire: Y Button Flares: B Button Fire: A Button Cycle Weapons: X button External Camera: Right Thumbstick Button Next Target: Left Thumbstick Button Again, this is just my personal scheme. With enough tweaking, you can get the right thumbstick to function as the look. However since I am currently at work, I am running through my scheme by memory and do not remember the full list of controls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primarch 10 Posted February 4, 2011 JPitch: Left Thumbstick Y axis Roll: Left Thumbstick X axis Yaw: Left/Right triggers Throttle/Collective: Right and left Bumpers Eject: Back Button (Important in my opinion, in case you screw up) Manual Fire: Y Button Flares: B Button Fire: A Button Cycle Weapons: X button External Camera: Right Thumbstick Button Next Target: Left Thumbstick Button :confused: Why don't you put throttle and collective on triggers? and bumpers on yaw? ---------- Post added at 10:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 PM ---------- My setup is Pitch: Left Thumbstick Y axis Roll: Left Thumbstick X axis throttle/collective: Left/Right triggers yaw: Right and left Bumpers Analog Look: Right thumbstick gear down/up: D-pad Down Manual fire: D-pad right Gunner Fire order: D-Pad left Autopilot or whatever that stops and stabilizes aircraft is ON: Pause button OFF: Start button Map: Left Thumbstick push Next Target: B Fire: A Flares: X Next weapon: Y Center look: Right Thumbstick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airborne_1944 10 Posted February 5, 2011 thx guys, i give the layout a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paragraphic l 2 Posted February 5, 2011 I play with x360 controller since Armed Assault for flying and love it. Left thumbstick: Movement - button: Next target Right thumbstick: Looking directions - button: Optic view A-button: Fire weapon X-button: Accept action Y-button: Manual fire B-button: Change weapon Triggers: Throttle Bumpers: Rudder control Back-button: Flares Start-button: GPS D-pad left-right: Scroll action menu D-pad up-down: Auto hover on/off But I do miss Xpadder as I used to have a Teamspeak button mapped aswell. Might purchase it again as I read you can map multiple actions to buttons, pressing vs holding button for example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
