Dualshock throttle.. "x" vs right analog comparison

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Hey everyone,

I was racing the Grand Valley 300km endurance race in my Lotus 111r RM on soft racing tires (I can post my tune later if people want) and decided to compare using x and the right analog for the throttle.

The first few laps I used the "x". The best time I set was 1:51.1xx. I then pitted, and did the next 10 or so laps with the right analog (first time ever using it) and the best time I got was 1:53.0xx. I did, however, notice that my tires lasted 2-3 times longer while using the analog. I could easily get 12-15 laps (with great grip) out of my soft racing tires using this method, so I thought that was pretty cool. You can set some really fluid laps thats way 👍
 
Use R2 for Accel and L2 for brake, I found it much more natural that using the right analogue and you should still see the benefits in control/tyre wear.
 
Use R2 for Accel and L2 for brake, I found it much more natural that using the right analogue and you should still see the benefits in control/tyre wear.

Definitely agree.
Can 'left foot brake' with the independent controls.
 
Use R2 for Accel and L2 for brake, I found it much more natural that using the right analogue and you should still see the benefits in control/tyre wear.

^this.

Plus right analogue for shifting up and down gears if you use manual.
 
When I use controller (very rarely, only when a mates over) I used R2 and L2 for Accel and Brake and I use R1 and L1 for Shifting.

Otherwise I am using my G27 :).
 
What i've found to be the best setup (for me anyways):
Throttle - Right Analog Stick Up
Brake - L2
Steering - Left Analog Stick Left and Right
Shift Up - R1
Shift Down - R2

The rest can be whatever you fancy.
 
The trigger type buttons have the greatest amount of potential accuracy due extra travel of the that button setup compared to the X and square. At the end of the date however, its just whatever you feel the most comfortable with :)
 
I got used to the buttons on GT2 and that's what I'm best with - I see no reason to learn something new!:sly:
 
You really need to use L2/R2 if you want any kind of throttle control. And you will be quicker once you get used to it.

I use L2 for brake, R2 for accelerator, X for upshift and Square for downshift
 
Throttle and brake on the shoulder buttons is far too "xboxy" for me, and now that i'm in happy steering wheel land, i shall not besmirch GT5 by using DS3 for anything more than menu selection...but if i were to dust off gt3...Up on right analog for gas, r2 for brake(allows for simultaneous application), r1 is shift up, l1 is shift down, l2 is e-brake(a.k.a. ghetto clutch kick as well.) i gave up on the other buttons for control back when i started playing NFS hot pursuit for ps2 regularly...
 
I switched to the right analog stick last year during the Time Trials because most of the controller users I talked to who had good times were using this set-up. I switched and started getting better times and now I am completely used to it. Before that I used R2 to accelerate and L2 for brake. Opinions seem to vary all the time on this and from person to person. Personally I feel that the sticks have more space to play with the pressure you apply to the throttle/brakes than R2 or L2 but like I said that is just how I feel.
 
I've been using the right analog for throttle/break since GT3 but have lately gotten in the habit of using the triggers while playing Forza. This set-up was really nice since you have the equivalent of left-foot breaking with this control scheme (unlike the throttle-only or break-only you get with the right analog stick) and felt really natural with the 360 controller triggers. Once GT5 came out, I decided that since I'm used to this scheme, I'd try it out. To much dismay, i found it very uncomfortable, since the DS3 R2/L2 triggers seem to not "fit" as well as the 360 triggers, so here I am, back to the right analog stick...
 
I hardly use a controller anymore, but when I do:

L2/R2 for brake/gas
X = shift up
[] = shift down

everything else default
 
I don't find triggers accurately represent throttle control at all. But them im a compulsive right foot braker.

Also, with X I can blip on downshifting much easier, even though the game auto-blips it still feels more natural doing it with my thumb. To each his own I guess.
 
I don't find triggers accurately represent throttle control at all. But them im a compulsive right foot braker.

Also, with X I can blip on downshifting much easier, even though the game auto-blips it still feels more natural doing it with my thumb. To each his own I guess.

So if it's accurate representation you're after, why use X? That's got even less travel and the pressure sensitivity isn't particularly good.
 
But it feels more accurate for right 'foot' braking.

My thumb acting as the leg. This allows me to switch easily between right foot braking and corrective braking. The sensitivity is decent enough for most purposes. I'd use the wheel if I needed total accuracy anyway.

On the analog stick I have a choice between throttle and braking

On the triggers I'd run the risk of braking or riding the brake

X and Square work for me.
 
I would never think of using "X",it feels like it would be like hopping in my own car and pushing full throttle all of the time.
 
I was doing the Elise 111R race on Nürb GP (Seasonal 3) last night (last minute...) and was getting pretty irate with the lack of throttle control possible on the DS3 - at least with the stick and X. What happened? In GT4 there was no problem with progressive throttle application, all of a sudden with GT5 it ramps up non-linearly near the extremes! Steering is great, though.

The face buttons are also less sensitive (controllable) than they were on the DS2. I bet the non-linear sticks are meant for FPS and third person games, the likes of which have dominated this console generation. Either that, or PD are trying to make us buy a wheel. Good job I have one.

Are Sony really that amateurish? Give the controller a 1:1 output, and code the non-linearity into the controls, in software per-game. Idiots. :grumpy:
 
Even if I could improve my lap times 5 seconds a lap I'd never use anything other than the right analog stick for gas/brake. Don't care about not being able to simulate right foot braking or whatever, using the triggers or the face buttons is just not comfortable for me! :yuck: If I use the triggers my fingers cramp up & when I'd use the face buttons it felt like I had to really keep the "X" button smashed down since it's analog. With the right stick I can easily have full gas without having to apply much pressure at all. Helps with longer races!
 
Even if I could improve my lap times 5 seconds a lap I'd never use anything other than the right analog stick for gas/brake. Don't care about not being able to simulate right foot braking or whatever, using the triggers or the face buttons is just not comfortable for me! :yuck: If I use the triggers my fingers cramp up & when I'd use the face buttons it felt like I had to really keep the "X" button smashed down since it's analog. With the right stick I can easily have full gas without having to apply much pressure at all. Helps with longer races!

Curious....Once you cook a corner and upset the balance of the car by thrashing the stick while racing against something human, how do you deal with it?

I could never use the right stick, wide exit and spin city imo :/
 
I use right analog for throttle and brake.
Left for turn.
It's easier. The analog act like the throttle and brake padel on the car. The difference is just a little compact and using finger though. XP
 
Wonder if anyone used the left anolog stick for throttle,break,and steering with the clicking for e-brake.

If so, they deserve a medal.
 
Next time I play, I'll definitely be sure to try L2/R2 as my brake and gas, thanks for the input! I doubt I'll ever go back to X and [] now, it absolutely mangles the tires. I really just need to get a g27...
 
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