Getting back in the Saddle

[Jaxum]

Hey Fella's! Sure has been a while. :-).

 

So, after a super long gaming hiatus, I'm back. I've saved up the funds to invest in a new PC  (have it shipping as we speak) and managed to get a HP Mixed reality headset along with it. This is my first time using a VR headset, and I've got some questions about controls and game-play.

 

Firstly, does using the VR controllers themselves provide any advantage to game-play, are they even usable at all? I assume not since it'd be really clunky, and they might work as a good temporary flight stick until I can settle on a decent one. How are the visuals in VR headsets, is game-play any better?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of using VR vs TrackIR, could you list them for me?

 

Now the Joystick. The joystick I've been looking at getting is the Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick. Will this stick provide me with everything I need for efficient game-play granted I don't want nor' think I'll be needing any pedals? What are your personal experiences with this stick if you've used it.

 

Thank for the replies.

[dburne]

I can not comment on your MR headset as I have never tried one (I use Rift), I do know some of those MR headsets have some issues especially with BoS in scaling. You might have a read on some of the threads here , I think the Samsung Odyssey thread might have some interesting info.

 

VR controllers - No.

 

Joystick - If you can swing it , I would look more at the Thrustmaster T16000m.

 

Pedals - is a nice thing to have for flying these WWII birds especially for ground handling.

 

Welcome aboard to this great sim! 

 

Have a read in the VR section of the forum ( sub forum to this one).

Edited February 16, 2018 by dburne

[Sokol1]

 The joystick I've been looking at getting is the Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick. 

 

Unless their low price is a determining factor don't buy this joystick (low cost circuit, low cost/quality/durability potentiometers), but instead T.16000M FCS (contactless HALL sensor) + TWCS throttle.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T-16000M-FCS-HOTAS-Controller/dp/B01KCHPRXA

Edited February 16, 2018 by Sokol1

[Jaxum]

I can not comment on your MR headset as I have never tried one (I use Rift), I do know some of those MR headsets have some issues especially with BoS in scaling. You might have a read on some of the threads here , I think the Samsung Odyssey thread might have some interesting info.

 

VR controllers - No.

 

Joystick - If you can swing it , I would look more at the Thrustmaster T16000m.

 

Pedals - is a nice thing to have for flying these WWII birds especially for ground handling.

 

Welcome aboard to this great sim! 

 

Have a read in the VR section of the forum ( sub forum to this one).

Can't find any cheap used T16000m's, do you have any other suggestions for a good joystick?

 

Elaborate a little further on the pedals please, what do you mean by ground handling?

[Jaxum]

Can't find any cheap used T16000m's, do you have any other suggestions for a good joystick?

 

Elaborate a little further on the pedals please, what do you mean by ground handling?

I lied.

 

I can find the joystick by itself but not the throttle. Can I take part in the friday/saturday night events with just a joy stick?

[Sokol1]

Just the T.16000M joystick is fine for you start play, has throttle slider and "twist rudder".

 

Having the throttle in a separated module (with more buttons) is a welcome convenience, but you can live without then, and you can bough a throttle at any time latter, including another model/brand.

[fiddlinjim]

I fly with a Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas setup and have found it to be ideal for VR, plenty of buttons and switches.

No Keyboard action required at all !!!

Having a quality Hotas unit with completely separated joystick and throttle is the way to go from the beginning. 

A little more expensive but worth every penny.

Rudder pedals are really helpful for your turns, lining up for a shot and essiential for squaring up on the runway to land,

but can wait a short time to purchase those but first get a good Hotas.   My rudder pedals are from Saitek and have used them for years and they still work OK, but saving up for a more accurate set.   

[Jaxum]

I was able to snag a Saitek x52 throttle and stick for 34 bucks! Oh sweet gameplay here I come!!