Using an Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Manual Guide
Flight Simulator is most realistic when you use a joystick, yoke, or other controller. You can fly more precisely, and the buttons and controls make it easy to change views, adjust the throttle, extend or retract the landing gear and flaps, and operate other aircraft controls. The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows combines the ease of a joystick with the ergonomics of a game controller.
Flight Simulator is compatible with joysticks, yokes, game pads, and other controllers supported by Microsoft Windows and the DirectInput device standard. Use the device that works best for you as your primary control, and customize it to suit your needs. Many products feature different configurations, so refer to your controller’s documentation for its button assignments.
Before you fly, make sure your Xbox 360 Controller is:
- Plugged into your computer.
- Enabled in Microsoft Windows (point to Start/Settings/Control Panel/Game Controllers).
- Calibrated properly.
Also make sure you have the latest device drivers. Depending on your controller, you’ll probably have buttons for frequently used controls and for cockpit views, but you’ll still need to use the mouse or keyboard for other functions. The Xbox 360 Controller for Windows has two thumbsticks that act like joysticks. You can change the axes assignments for each thumbsticks.
Adjusting Controller Sensitivity
Flight Simulator’s preset sensitivity for joysticks is in the middle of the range, and the response rate is average. You can adjust these sensitivities; experiment to find the setting you like best.
“Sensitivity” refers to how sensitive the joystick is for a given axis. For example, with high sensitivity, the slightest movement of the joystick will have a large effect on the aircraft’s controls in Flight Simulator.
“Null Zone” refers to how much “dead space” there is in a given joystick axis center position. For example, with a large null zone, you will be able to move the joystick slightly before it has an effect on the aircraft’s controls in Flight Simulator.
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July 22nd, 2009 | by admin |