HKS controller

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Looks really interesting, this is something I haven't seen yet.
This would be great for SBK games too
Any infos on the release date yet ?
 
Belisario93
Robin
The only thing thats odd is the angled steering dial, it should be horizontal so you swipe your thumb left and right instead of rolling your thumb up and down and to the side.

Belisario93
Ah, but this was likely designed with the average controller user in mind. On a DualShock one tends to go forward and back with their thumb for the turning on the left analog stick (although I do see d-pad users having issues). What would really improve this product would be to allow the user to rotate at least the "steering wheel" a good 90+ degrees so that they can have the feel that they want (and obviously lock it in place somehow). Allowing the throttle and brake "pedals" to rotate would be an added bonus. However, overall I think they did a really good job. I can already see how I'm going to configure the controls in GT5, depending on the options available. Ah, but this was likely designed with the average controller user in mind. On a DualShock one tends to go forward and back with their thumb for the turning on the left analog stick (although I do see d-pad users having issues). What would really improve this product would be to allow the user to rotate at least the "steering wheel" a good 90+ degrees so that they can have the feel that they want (and obviously lock it in place somehow). Allowing the throttle and brake "pedals" to rotate would be an added bonus.
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It is angled is for precisely that reason. If it was horizontal, you would have trouble keeping your thumb steady on the wheel, and it would be far more difficult to steer smoothly; in fact, it would be little different than a standard controller.

Try to imagine how your thumb would lay on it if you were holding the controller. You would be able to smoothly roll the wheel across the pad of your thumb, rather than jerkily swiping it across as you would if it were horizontal.

As for the rotation of the wheel and the gas/brake pedals, I thought of that as well. It's a wonderful idea, but sadly won't be implemented. :grumpy:

Also, does anybody know the purpose of the graph directly underneath the steering wheel axis? According to one source, it's supposed to "help you with your steering." I just don't see how it will help with anything.

Additionally, the number counter apparently displays how far you are pressing the gas or brake, or something along those lines.
 
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Omamder5
Also, does anybody know the purpose of the graph directly underneath the steering wheel axis? According to one source, it's supposed to "help you with your steering." I just don't see how it will help with anything.

Additionally, the number counter apparently displays how far you are pressing the gas or brake, or something along those lines.
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It's there to indicate steering lock from left to right (O = straight, 100 = full lock left/right). But yeah, it's pretty useless, your eyes suppose to be on the screen, not the controller.
I do like the rev counter and speedo though, pretty neat idea.
 
HN7
I do like the rev counter and speedo though, pretty neat idea.
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can adjust your braking or throttle application to an exact value which is displayed via digital gauge in the middle of the controller.
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http://www.motorworldhype.com/2010-06-16/e3-2010-playstation-3-hks-racing-controller-by-eagle3-andy/

I wonder how accurate the throttle and brake is. If you can push these buttons only e few degrees, it's still going to be difficult to control a car ingame.



$30 to $40 and available before GT5 is going to be released. Purchase: online and in game stores.
 
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Never mind, my mistake. The picture they used was misleading. Looks like they scrap the red meter around the middle.

hks_controller_poster.jpg
 
This controller could be a good substitute for race games like Motorstorm.
There is software that makes the official PS3 controller compatible with the pc. I wonder if this software is going to make this controller also compatible with the pc.
 
kikie
:confused:

http://www.motorworldhype.com/2010-06-16/e3-2010-playstation-3-hks-racing-controller-by-eagle3-andy/

I wonder how accurate the throttle and brake is. If you can push these buttons only e few degrees, it's still going to be difficult to control a car ingame.



$30 to $40 and available before GT5 is going to be released. Purchase: online and in game stores.
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Ahh, that's a shame. Although, if you think about it...

It's one of those things that you think is cool to have, but in reality is pointless. Would you really be looking at the controller while playing the game? Would you hold up the controller in front of your face to see the rev counter/speedo when you already have one, or even two, in the game?

I guess they took out those flashy features to make it more affordable.

Edit: Also, watching the video, it looks like they took out the steering graph, although that was already pointless from the start.

Will GT5 have modifiable control setups? I haven't even tried Prologue so I have no idea.
 
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I'll buy this when it releases. Sometimes I just want to chill on the couch and game without having to jump in my cockpit and this would allow me to play on the couch yet still have a good non-wheel device to drive with. I think it looks hella good.
 
Omamder5
Will GT5 have modifiable control setups? I haven't even tried Prologue so I have no idea.
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IIRC every GT so far has had completely open controller mapping so I don't see why GT5 would be different.👍
 
I honestly can't see the point of it. Usually I use a G25 but if I were to use a controller I would do the same as I did for GT3/4 and use the left analog stick for steering and the right one for accelerate/brake.
 
A controller will allways be a controller, whatever the technology and buttons they use.
If you have a steering wheel, you'll have no use for this.

I can see people buying this controller if:

  • They don't have the cash to buy a descent wheel
  • If you want to take your PS3 and race games on holiday
  • Like I said before, for race games which aren't compatible with a steering wheel e.g. MotorStorm.
  • If you want to waste money on items, like this controller, which you don't need.
 
kikie
A controller will allways be a controller, whatever the technology and buttons they use.
If you have a steering wheel, you'll have no use for this.

I can see people buying this controller if:


[*]If you want to waste money on items, like this controller, which you don't need.
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But what if we WANT it? Cause I really WANT it.
 
GT_Prologue5
But what if we WANT it? Cause I really WANT it.
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kikie
A controller will allways be a controller, whatever the technology and buttons they use.
If you have a steering wheel, you'll have no use for this.

I can see people buying this controller if:

  • If you want to waste money on items, like this controller, which you don't need.
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That's why I wrote this last option.
 
That has to be the most awesome Controller i've ever seen! So importing one of those! Can I get one from a Retail shop in the UK?
 
This thing looks really awesome, actually. I may have to pick one up.

I just wish the LCD could be a gear indicator, that's the only thing I miss when I turn off the HUD and use cockpit view in games.
 
I don't like the gas/brake setup, but I do like the steering. L2 and R2 are better buttons for gas/brake imo. Also I don't see the LED being handy, because you're going to be looking at the TV screen rather than your controller. Plus it is not wireless and I haven't seen any mentioning of FFB/vibration.
 
You can buy this thing. I ordered mine yesterday . Amazon, videogamegeeks.com I think.5 dollars cheaper on there site. I ordered off amazon because I'm a prime member. I'll post a review on about a week
 
I ordered mine last night from NewEgg. They first had a release date of 11/30, then 12/7. Good thing I set an Auto Notify since it was ready for order on 12/2.
 
I don't think this thing is actually being produced. I ordered from gamestop a week prior to the release of GT5.. at that time, it was supposed to be released the day before GT5, that day has since come and gone... and the date is now pushed back.

my advice.. don't hold your breath.
 

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