DS3 trigger upgrades

[Ecchi-BANZAII!!]

When playing any PS3 game on a regular controller, I never use my DualShock 3. I bought a better third-party controller, a DreamGear Shadow 6.

Advantages over the DS3 include:

• Proper left stick placement - no longer must you unnaturally reach for the left stick
• Ergonomic form - superior to the anti-ergonomic cones of the DS3
• Concave triggers - the way triggers should be and always have been, except for DS3's convex triggers

If you're a Xbox player then that explains why you say "proper left stick placement" but you say you have to "reach" for the left stick?
If you've played games like MGS4 you'll better of with the "proper left stick placement" that the original PS/PS2/PS3 controller has since you use the analogs most of the time.

 

[KrazyM82]

Because you're slowing down earlier, which will lower your time.

Go try it out.

gettin off topic, but,
thats what the ballast is for. try it, it makes a big difference and less technical than brake/gas at the same time.

not that im mad freight48 but lets test it out when we race. I say the difference will be negligible if any at all.

 

[KrazyM82]

Actually freight, now that I think about it, it would be easier if I tested your theory out. I'll get back with ya in PM as soon as my son gets off his xbox. But, I still want to race ya.

 

[freight48]

Actually freight, now that I think about it, it would be easier if I tested your theory out. I'll get back with ya in PM as soon as my son gets off his xbox. But, I still want to race ya.

I think I'm getting a new AC adapter tomorrow, add me on PSN.

 

[WHO_DAT_62]

Am I the only one who uses X to accelerate and right analogue stick down to brake?

yes...

 

[KrazyM82]

I think I'm getting a new AC adapter tomorrow, add me on PSN.

i was gonna say i already sent you a friend invite but, just noticed your psn is different. ill send you a friend invite today.

 

[rustymike2]

I've searched! I've searched!

Does anyone use the attachable R2 L2 trigger upgrades for the DS3 when using the triggers as accelerate and brake?

I can see why they are needed because your fingers do slip off the triggers compared to the PS2 controller.

I'm going to buy a set and see if it will make it easier.

They work great. It makes the controller feel much better.

 

[ChadSpeed]

I use them, but they don't make the touchy non linear throttle any better. Seems like with my DS3 there is dead spot at the beginning and then you get half way down and are at 30% throttle, from halfway to about 3/4 you get the remaining 70% of throttle, then another big dead spot at the end. Also the trigger feel is very loose, not tight like my 360 controller, also like the skinny 360 triggers.

 

[zedfonsie]

I got trigger upgrades and the speed freaks =D
Really improve how to drive especially drifting.
Well worth the 15$ I paid for both

 

[TeddyBear-420]

i use LS-steering, RS up-gas,**RS down-brake, L1-E-brake,** L2-Brake, R1-shift down, R2-shift up, Triangle-reverse,Square-headlights,X-look behind, circle-RA menu, D-pad RA controls

best controls for me

 

[GrimSinn]

Gas/brake at the same time or "trail braking" is a racing technique and when your an advanced driver an absolute must. Trail braking is mostly used to manage weight shift during high speed bends & kinks (among other things), mastering the technique will surely shave time off your laps.

The triggers are great for throttle/brake because once you get good with them, input modulation becomes a breeze. I run a DS3 with ABS and all other assist off. The right stick is used as a stick shift sequential shifter.

 

[KrazyM82]

Ok, so i tried the trail braking and have to say first off Im no master at it but, if you like to use L2 and R2 as brake/gas, then, these "trigger" attachments would be perfect for you!
Otherwise I will stick with the default controls and use the left stick for steering and right for gas and brake, because, I like the feel/response of the throttle and brake with the analog stick which seems to be MORE precise than L2 and R2.
But, like I said before, when using the ballast it seems to get the same amount of "balance" as freight48 was saying, while driving a mid engine, rwd car. So, the ballast can be used to get the same effect as trail braking.

 

[Poppins]

Analog stick throttle > R2/L2. Most throttle control out of any option (aside from a wheel) and once you get use to it, you'll never go back.

Lol until you realise that L2 / R2 are just as sensitive and then you try and use throttle and brake at the same time to manage weight transfer like IRL racing and you're like OH CRAP ANALOG STICK IS BADDDDD.

Anyone who hampers there car in ANY way to acheive handling is doing things wrong and is just bad.

Ballast = Bandaid.

 

[GrimSinn]

Ok, so i tried the trail braking and have to say first off Im no master at it but, if you like to use L2 and R2 as brake/gas, then, these "trigger" attachments would be perfect for you!
Otherwise I will stick with the default controls and use the left stick for steering and right for gas and brake, because, I like the feel/response of the throttle and brake with the analog stick which seems to be MORE precise than L2 and R2.
But, like I said before, when using the ballast it seems to get the same amount of "balance" as freight48 was saying, while driving a mid engine, rwd car. So, the ballast can be used to get the same effect as trail braking.

Your way off Bro. Ballast can never replace trail braking. Simply impossible, you must of misunderstood what I meant by "manage weight" I don't mean balance the car, I mean control the rate of weight transfer during high speed bends / keeping the rpm's up. It's a great skill to master and guaranteed to cut time off your laps when you master it.

It might be tough cause your also using a different controller set up so maybe get used to it before trying techniques.

 

[DoomsVille]

I use L2/R2 as break/accelerate. I also have those trigger attachments and they make a world of difference. I can't live without them now.

Now about the speed freek attachments, how many of you are finding them useful? They seem kind of pointless to me. But I'll give them a go if a few people say to..

 

[dougdoberman]

I've got the trigger pieces and find them indispensible in many games. For the coupla days I played GT5 before I got my DFGT, L2 was brake and the right stick was throttle. Allowed for adding a bit of brake to modify my line or whatever.

 

[sanmusa]

I use the L2/R2 triggers for up and down shifting, and never had my fingers slip off the buttons. I saw the cover/extension things but never thought it would benefit me.

 

[KrazyM82]

Lol until you realise that L2 / R2 are just as sensitive and then you try and use throttle and brake at the same time to manage weight transfer like IRL racing and you're like OH CRAP ANALOG STICK IS BADDDDD.

Anyone who hampers there car in ANY way to acheive handling is doing things wrong and is just bad.

Ballast = Bandaid.

no,

Ballast = VERY GOOD Bandaid

 

[freight48]

no,

Ballast = VERY GOOD Bandaid

Bandaids are always bad.

 

[KrazyM82]

Your way off Bro. Ballast can never replace trail braking. Simply impossible, you must of misunderstood what I meant by "manage weight" I don't mean balance the car, I mean control the rate of weight transfer during high speed bends / keeping the rpm's up. It's a great skill to master and guaranteed to cut time off your laps when you master it.

It might be tough cause your also using a different controller set up so maybe get used to it before trying techniques.

how does one get used to a technique before trying it?

and to me, the sticks have more control over throttle and brake than L2 or R2 and most certainly over Square and X.

and does the ballast not control weight distribution? depending on WHERE you place the ballast compared to the center of the car? and thus, control weight transfer.

and keep the rpms up? you must be referring to small underpowered cars that need all the help they can get. you don't need to keep the rpms up in high powered cars, and in some cases you want the rpms in mid range through high speed corners.

 

[freight48]

how does one get used to a technique before trying it?

and to me, the sticks have more control over throttle and brake than L2 or R2 and most certainly over Square and X.

and does the ballast not control weight distribution? depending on WHERE you place the ballast compared to the center of the car? and thus, control weight transfer.

and keep the rpms up? you must be referring to small underpowered cars that need all the help they can get. you don't need to keep the rpms up in high powered cars, and in some cases you want the rpms in mid range through high speed corners.

Adding ballasts adds weight. Weight = bad.

 

[KrazyM82]

Bandaids are always bad.

difference of opinion then

 

[KrazyM82]

yes it adds weight, but it doesnt have to be A LOT of weight.

what about weight on a wet track

 

[freight48]

yes it adds weight, but it doesnt have to be A LOT of weight.

what about weight on a wet track

Any extra weight it bad.

 

[boiltheocean]

Any extra weight it bad.

No. Weight in the wrong place is bad, a bit extra weight in the right place is brilliant.

 

[KrazyM82]

Any extra weight it bad.

not so, light weight cars are notorious for hydroplaning. unless you can apply ample downforce, assuming that you are going fast enough.

ultimately i think it depends on your driving style, and, the sticks work better for me.

 

[freight48]

not so, light weight cars are notorious for hydroplaning. unless you can apply ample downforce, assuming that you are going fast enough.

ultimately i think it depends on your driving style, and, the sticks work better for me.

That's fine by me, the second part that is.

 

[aceospades]

I've been using them for a while now. I cant imagine going back to the original triggers.
I use R2 for accel and [] for brake

 

[sanmusa]

The triggers are great for throttle/brake because once you get good with them, input modulation becomes a breeze. I run a DS3 with ABS and all other assist off. The right stick is used as a stick shift sequential shifter.

I have been trying this setup for two days and I can say that it's a bitch to get used to it after playing the GT series with L2/R2 as shift and right analog stick as sequential shifter.

At first I was all uncoordinated, downshifting when I wanted to brake, accelerating when I wanted to upshift... so it took me a while, I started racing on automatic transmission just to get used to brake and accelerator on L2/R2, then I started switching to manual transmission.

I still suck at it and this will really set me back on GT5 for a while, but it's a brilliant setup. Thanks for opening my mind after playing the GT series the same way forever! 👍

 

[N99GT]

then dont get the car unstable in the first place. ease of the gas with the stick. brake/ease up a little earlier, etc etc. consistency wins right?

+1!!! i agree, i think that the sticks do give a bit more control, makes it a more smoother drive! i dont use the L2/R2 triggers apart from TDU2 and the physics in that game a poo anyway!