Why I Ditched my $3,000 HOTAS for a $50 Controller (How to Play DCS World with a Gamepad)

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Here is a link to all of my controller profiles:
www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...
Have you ever wanted to play DCS World, but decided against it just because you couldn't afford a HOTAS? Well, I'm here to show you that a HOTAS is NOT necessary. As long as you have a standard console controller by your side, you too can hop into the skies and play DCS World! Just follow this tutorial for setting up your controller using Steam, download and import controller profiles I created many different DCS World aircraft, and just like that you will be able to fly like Maverick from Top Gun pulling cobras to defeat your enemies!
Just remember - YOU are now the reason you will either enjoy or hate DCS World. It's a tough game after all! But at least now you can give it a shot in the first place. So please, enjoy, and maybe I'll see you in the skies!
0:00 Why I ditched my HOTAS: for YOU
1:51 Which version of DCS World?
3:00 How to Install DCS Standalone
4:40 How to Add DCS Standalone to Steam
7:50 Controller Setup in Steam
15:56 Bonus Control Options
17:53 Checking Steam Controls in DCS
19:10 How to Import Controller Profiles
20:54 Checking Steam Controls in DCS cont.
23:03 How to Fly the Su-25T
24:14 How to Read Layout Images
25:02 How to Fire Rockets and Guns
25:57 How to Land the Su-25T
28:00 See You in the Skies!

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@Tuuvas 5 ай бұрын

!! IMPORTANT !! • Cursor/Mouse drifting? Go to the Joystick Mouse deadzone UI at 14:47 and set an inner deadzone of 5 and leave outer deadzone at 88 on the new blue deadzone bar's sliders • Cursor moves but not the camera? Load into aircraft -> ESC -> Adjust Controls -> Axis Commands -> Select "Mouse" column name -> Reset Defaults -> OK to save • NONE of your buttons are working? Disable the new DCS Launcher using Launcher -> ⚙Settings -> Turn OFF "Run launcher on start" -> Exit Launcher -> Start DCS • SOME of your buttons are not working? Remove any custom CONTROLLER modifiers under Controls Menu -> Modifiers button -> remove JOY_BTN_5, JOY_BTN_6, etc • Still Having controller issues? Join us at discord.gg/wKMpmbTwWU The folks at the UnOfficial DCS Discord Server have graciously offered to host our own little "Gamepad Corner" there!

@spacemonkey037 5 ай бұрын

Lots of grace!

@tanberjan 5 ай бұрын

How do I remove the old modifier buttons? I think this is what is giving me an issue as I don't have the mouse cursor on the right stick,camera with right stick works with the modifier but I don't get the cursor control.

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

Go to Controls Menu -> Select the aircraft you're setting up -> Click the "Modifiers" button on the bottom left -> Select any custom modifiers and remove them -> save changes

@tanberjan 4 ай бұрын

@Tuuvas Thanks, I worked it out. Is the switching to mouse cursor instead of camera not available in the flaming cliffs modules?

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

It is not since flaming cliffs modules don't have clickable cockpits. This also applies to the Su-25T.

@sonadro 4 ай бұрын

I don't know what's more impressive. The fact that you can air to air refuel upside down, or the fact that you can do it with a controller.

@Nyxx2115 5 ай бұрын

This ended up being a much more in depth tutorial than I was expecting it to be. Well done Tuuvas

@Tuuvas 5 ай бұрын

Tell me about it! I thought it would be shorter now that I'm providing profiles instead, but it still took close to 30min! lol

@Wh1terider 5 ай бұрын

Ralfi will probably start a GoFundMe for that mental check up Tuvas, right after he chucks that x-box controller out the window.

@Tuuvas 5 ай бұрын

lol I'll still be sending him another controller to try from the mental ward

@Wh1terider 5 ай бұрын

Well played sir.

@jamesdernbach7205 4 ай бұрын

I've owned DCS since 2016 and I haven't had this much fun playing it as I have today. I tried the A-10C back in 2017 and decided it was too clunky with the joystick and keyboard. This is an absolute game changer. I spent a good part of the day going through the A-10C tutorials and was amazed with how intuitive and easy the controls were. I travel for work and play on a laptop, and it is unbelievable what I'm capable of doing on this game while on the go. You've singlehandedly restored my love for DCS world. Thank you!

@ggjjabc Ай бұрын

What kind of laptop do you use for DCS?

@jamesdernbach7205 Ай бұрын

@@ggjjabc it’s an HP Victus. I got it on sale at Best Buy for about $600-$800. A little slow but better than nothing.

@ggjjabc Ай бұрын

@jamesdernback7205 I've been wondering if my Asus N550JX-DS71T can play the A-10C. Bought the laptop for about $1000 way back then for FSX Steam /P3D (with the Wingman Cordless Rumblepad - google... it's cheap and has a built-in throttle) and now is the only device I have that has a DVD-player.

@Nimbusz Ай бұрын

Would u say is possible to play DCS world with a keyboard and a mouse then?

@nikka9184 15 күн бұрын

@@Nimbusz it's definitely possible I've been doing it for a year but it takes dedication and in dogfight you will need a lot of training and will be I a disadvantages for gunning

@FJFuentesCO 5 ай бұрын

When I first came across your channel I decided to try an old 360 controller I had lying around. Was surprised how easy it was to use. Now I use the FlyDigi Vader Pro 3 that you reviewed a little while back and really am enjoying it. I have a HOTAS, but spend most of my time on the controller since I don't have to re-arrange my desk to use it. It's a great entry into DCS for those who are curious and you can always get a dedicated HOTAS after you've spent some time in DCS and learned what will really works for you. Hope anyone interested in DCS sees this video, it's a great community to be part of!

@thegalacticwolf4620 5 ай бұрын

You, my friend, are AWESOME! Thank you for this updated video of mapping the controls and for making all of your control profiles available via DCS. The additions of the trigger and bumper modifications I think are going to make a world of difference. Keep the badass vids coming!

@BIGNEWY 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Tuuvas, your gamepad content and guides have been very helpful for many users out there.

@Tuuvas 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Bignewy! I hope even more new players will be coming in now that I've uploaded all my controller profiles.

@MrNplus1 4 ай бұрын

Can't thank you enough for your continuous dedication to help the community! This guide is certainly the best one yet, very clear, very easy to follow (with the downloadable profiles PLUS layout images) and once you get the logic behind it you can definitely enjoy DCS with a controller. You rule Tuuvas!!!

@VKNorthern 5 ай бұрын

This is honestly an amazing video for anyone wanting to try DCS without spending money on any joysticks or HOTAS setups. I salute you sir and thank you for the amazing contributions you make to the DCS community!

@RaPtOrScOpE1 5 ай бұрын

Brother, I have been running your control scheme probably for the past 6 months and it has changed my whole perspective of the game. Made it easy to bring my simple ps4 controller and be able to fly and operate whichever aircraft i wanted to fly.

@blackTM2011 Ай бұрын

setting up the gampad controls is just as tedious as setting up the jets but man does it work well.

@pnksmigge5324 5 ай бұрын

I thought I was smart for mapping my controller all kinds of ways and back as an extension to my cheap joystick for DCS but you are on another level.. respect!

@romanleiderman8801 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the professional tutorial, I was using your previous controller layout. this update make it much easier and efficient I really like the new way of the zoom control. Good job and thank you again

@tanberjan 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your gamepad profiles. I lost all of the profiles that I had set up when I upgraded my pc and never got around to assigning them all again. Now, I can download these and get back into some of my favourite aircrafts !

@Tuuvas 5 ай бұрын

Nice! I'm glad I can help that process along!

@AlphaGatorDCS 5 ай бұрын

I love your backdrop. Thanks for all you do for DCS!

@pyroscot 5 ай бұрын

Massive respect buddy thats simply outstanding that you can accomodate the HOTAS all in the controller. very impressed. Pete

@fe_svn Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this, been wanting to play DCS for the longest time, but constantly moving countries makes impossible to build a proper setup, with this I'm finally able to get my DCS fix.

@nixda4166 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video! I’m finally able to play some dcs for the first time! So far I’m having a blast hehe

@looneyhoonzinc 5 ай бұрын

Bro, when you refuel led upside down I friggen lost it. So cool and that earned you a sub

@Doberman300 5 ай бұрын

This video is absolutely unbelievably good. All I can say is if I saw this video 2 years ago I would be about $800 richer from not buying a HOTAS and headtracker. Absolute killer, especially for how many High Schoolers with a limited budget already have an Xbox or Playstation and could put all that money towards a module in DCS instead of a stick or tracker. Thanks for taking the time to post this AND lay the groundwork with the pre-made profiles!

@Colonel_Bat_Guano 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much man, I'm coming from Il-2 which doesn't require all the steam trickery. The expanded features for the xbox controller are cool in general, very informative video. I'm excited to learn some new aircraft

@GIORZMMIV 2 ай бұрын

bro the way you explain, do the videos, edit them, its just perfect, with this video you helped me very much (as a newbie in DCS world) and im so thankful for that, i now have the M2KC, i use your controls (the M2K controls are still WIP) but im going to wait until its finished bc i love the M2K, again thank you very much! 😆

@adalwolf-013 11 күн бұрын

this is actually insane. I've considered using a controller before, but always just figured running my (budget) HOTAS setup would be better. But im definitely going to be giving this a try. You manage to get so many binds into the controller and they all seem very intuitive and sensible. Awesome vid. Thanks

@nightyeve Ай бұрын

this is the most clear tutorial i have every seen on youtube on any subject

@Tuuvas Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@eliacz 4 ай бұрын

I've been playing with a PS4 controller for 2 years now, and this is life changing. Thank you!

@Jottagelado 4 күн бұрын

This video was extremely helpful in more than one way. Not only it managed to make me give another change to dcs and enjoy it much more, but also made me realize the full potential of the controller customization on steam. I never looked in depth to it and assumed it only had basic remapping. Now I’m making custom setups for every game i play.

@Lomelekriemer 5 ай бұрын

Wow this is just awesome. The work that you put into this is extreme. Many thanks

@postman2237 2 ай бұрын

I downloaded your profile (SU-27). It's super cool and really fun to play with. Plus, it frees up more space on my computer desk for other stuff, Thank you😃😃😃

@ZeroFilth 3 ай бұрын

My man, great video once again, glad to see you at it!

@maxam0713 4 ай бұрын

I couldn’t for the life of me get the camera movement to work while setting this up on a laptop. Once I disabled and removed the head tracking device that was built into the webcam it has worked like a charm! Thanks man

@jangjangjangjong 4 ай бұрын

You can actually use your built in webcam as a head tracker if you want, and free up your right stick for something else

@sunrrrise 5 ай бұрын

Very interesting topic! While I am in a different rabbit hole already, but agree a lot with you. Especially inverted AAR is nice big middle finger to the guys saying that it is literally impossible to fly straight with entry or mid level joystick or even TM Warthog.

@Chonkems 2 ай бұрын

I just wanna say thank you for this. I'm not very good at flight sims, but I like having something to play with my father, and since I don't have a dedicated HOTAS, this makes it a lot easier.

@macwt 4 ай бұрын

Ive been using controller as well and has been doing rather okay but your control preset is 1000x better thank you so much

@ziepex7009 4 ай бұрын

Love the videos man, this one was really helpful!

@TheFoxYTB 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos... They always help me out... I already have a hotas setup but i still need a gamepads for wso activity❤💙💛 Greetings from Germany, keep it up

@Tuuvas 5 ай бұрын

No problem! I'm glad I can help out still in some way at least

@runescaper1333 4 күн бұрын

A very well made guide. This video made me discover the steam layout configurator. I believe with radial menus, you can bind *ALL* possible controls in every aircraft

@FightCain 3 ай бұрын

Thanks to you, I feel comfortable playing DCS on my laptop. Not the most ideal but it's great to play the game without the need of hotas far away from home

@Fleecast 5 ай бұрын

Always appreciate your work and effort to make this possible man, keep it up💯

@Rebel3Percenter 4 ай бұрын

Man!!!! Thanks for all your help!!!! Excellent Job!!!

@Cornholio0494 2 ай бұрын

Thanks you man you've rekindled my love for this game

@dcsunscripted 4 ай бұрын

I'll stick to my HOTAS, but this is incredible. I've heard about "that guy with the controller", I thought I'm a control freak, but, mister, this is another level. 🙂 It reminds me having two modifiers on a single finger on my old Hotas X. I still use modifiers probably more than others (just a guess), but these controller setups are a great example why they are so useful. Lose two buttons, gain up to fourfold on the others! And the video tutorial quality is top-notch as well. Kudos!

@dmario2992 4 ай бұрын

dude,thank you so much for this detailed video

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

No problem!

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your Video. I used it to set up the controllers of the Lenovo Legion Go

@Tuuvas 3 ай бұрын

Nice! I'm using a GPD Win Mini myself

@DeathBoat138 5 ай бұрын

I’m kinda shocked at how well this works. I have a ton of money into my hotas and love it, but man this isn’t a bad option at all. If I sunk some hours into it I bet I could fly just as good as with my hotas. Amazing work dude!

@Tuuvas 5 ай бұрын

Glad it's working out so well for you! More often than not, HOTAS users are surprised just how accessible DCS is with a gamepad. At least based on the feedback I've gotten over the years with my layouts.

@granspeed 9 күн бұрын

@tuuvas great vid! Hopefully, this lowers high hurdle for entry into DCS and stay with it

@swimmerdawg123 5 ай бұрын

This man is clutch, for sure subscribing.

@Viper1Zero 22 күн бұрын

Awesome video, my man! Keep it up!

@whammo11224 4 ай бұрын

I've been watching you for a while! I'm seeing this with my own eyes and I still think it's a trick!

@rikkisan1 5 ай бұрын

Dude I wish I found you a year ago when I first got into DCS, at the time I was going in blind so all I ever heard was "oh you have to get a HOTAS" I Have one now but had I known when I was first starting off I probably would have eased into DCS much more easier

@cmdrbigity6914 5 ай бұрын

Lifesaving stuff for when I can't be at my main rig!

@Kaizen29x Ай бұрын

Wow thanks brother for this!

@elekrytyk Ай бұрын

You inspired me :) I hid Hotas Warthog, bought 8bitdo and it's great. I used Rewasd and joypro. I can play at the other end of the apartment without cables in VR. Thanks a lot.

@oOZionOo 5 ай бұрын

youre the reason i play dcs. just started a week ago p.s you can export controller layouts from steam too

@Tuuvas 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was testing the exports from Steam for a few months with random people. It was just too unreliable, especially for non-Steam games like DCS Standalone.

@oOZionOo 5 ай бұрын

@@Tuuvas I wondered if you might've seen it already but it was buggy somehow. Thanks anyway for all your help. I'm playing all missions with the su25t rn, before I move up ladder/waiting for a stream sale.

@acpguitar1516 2 ай бұрын

Sooo. I used to play a lot of old school combat flight sims and I've always wanted to have a go at DCS since I found out about it a few years ago, but could never justify the price of the new style joystick and all the other cool gadgets you can get for it. I never thought of using my game pad, this is a game changer if it works!

@acrosion544 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this dude

@mab2187 4 ай бұрын

This is what I like about ya, I'm thinking of getting in DCS and I don't have the hardware to play it with that.

@sondremyrstad3322 3 ай бұрын

i cant get the right stick movement to work with the bumpers, any tips

@djurabre229 4 ай бұрын

Love your facecam background lmao

@MERPTV 4 ай бұрын

Even though I understand people using a controller for DCS if they do not have the money for a Hotas setup. However you ditching your setup for a controller does not make ANY sense! 😂

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

lol believe or not, at this stage in my DCS journey it's just easier for me to plug in a controller and play instead of setting everything up. Plus I want to set an example for aspiring DCS pilots... to not just tell them it's possible, but to show them exactly what's possible with a simple gamepad and some dedication. Also, welcome to the DCS World Merp!

@MERPTV 4 ай бұрын

@@Tuuvas Loving DCS dude! Don't take it as hate, I think your content is great! Did you really ditch your HOTAS or was it just for the title?

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

Nah it was just the title. It's still sitting there in the corner of my room collecting dust, never to be touched again. One day I'll maybe get the urge to set it all up again for an immersive experience

@Fariskov1 3 ай бұрын

im glad that ive found this vid you are very helpful thanks

@CAPT_Pricey 6 күн бұрын

The ease with which you maneuver the aircraft using only a gamepad is truly impressive. It's time to stow away your HOTAS and send it to me as soon as you can.

@AnthonyAdrianAcker 5 ай бұрын

To be able to play DCS to relax on a lunch break for instance would be invaluable!

@andersonconlag 5 ай бұрын

You are a Truly HERO

@Kilanov 4 ай бұрын

for the last 2 weeks, i've not been super sold on steam input, because I'd been using your prior controller configs with the two bumper modifiers and insanely snappy camera with a mouse and keyboard in my lap just fine. My opinion changed the SECOND i started looking around with the right stick having just fiddled the throttle with it moments prior, lol

@salah852 2 ай бұрын

Thank you bro enjoyed your video

@JTMC-re2hy 3 ай бұрын

Great tutorial... Bit of fault finding, I loaded in with the Mustang and checked controls. Everything perfect. However when trying Free Flight with any aircraft and the controller profile loaded, I cannot look around. The mouse moves correctly as it should, however when in the camera move or look around mode, it will not move. Any help?

@OzeanZonedOut 5 ай бұрын

I am sharing THE FUCK out of this video

@MatPost 3 ай бұрын

Any chance you will do a tutorial or two on IL2-1946?

@christiaandenysschen9110 4 ай бұрын

I went through this with car sims PC/PlayStation back in the day. - You cannot beat a controller - games are written around a controller. Games would have sucked if you could not master them without a controller. I played GT4 for about 2 years with a FB steering wheel. One day I was not in the mood to setup the steering wheel, I played with a controller and in 45 minutes I beat all my own records by miles. Do play Flight sim with a joystick and pedals, it's part of the fun but that's it.

@istvanbarta 4 ай бұрын

Do you have any extra recommendation for Steam controller? I'm glad if you have a review/trial/setup with that too!

@encryptedaviation1452 2 ай бұрын

Mr tuvaas, thank you for your tutorial, but how am I supposed to bind the RDR Cursor Switch (Up, Down, Left and right) to be able to slew the TGP on my F-16C Viper? The FCR Radar slews automatically when I press LB and move the right joystick. The TGP does not. Even with it as SOI.

@vampolascott36 4 ай бұрын

I love dogfighting in DCS with a VR headset, so I need smooth, precise controllers with plenty of buttons and switches that I can easily find by touch, because using a keyboard in VR doesn't work out very well. I use a desktop VKB Gunfighter joystick and Virpil Mongoos throttle and they have both been perfect for my needs.

@heikeklimpel1480 Ай бұрын

I‘m totally impressed with the fact that you‘re playing DCS on a controller. Until a few days ago, I didn‘t even consider this to be a possibility! I‘ve mapped my buttons according to your suggestions and currently practice flying with a controller (very unusual for me since I normally use the HOTAS). However, I really wonder how you manage to make precise throttle corrections (especially during A/A refueling) with the buttons on the controller. I‘m trying my best here but the adjustments just seem so very rough. Using a PS4 controller (which thinks it‘s an XBox-controller somehow) and triangle and square are not pressable gently, only all the way through? Trying to put together a project for my students with the TF-51 and I really struggle with both: throttle up/down and hitting the wheelbrakes (the plane always does a nosedive and kills the propeller)

@armhunter 3 ай бұрын

Im glad you help those who can't or don't want to shell out money for a full Hotas. but there's no way I would rather use a game controller. I love the emersion a Hotas offers.

@orcophant Ай бұрын

I agree. Playing with a gamepad would take away the whole point of playing a sim.

@acidra1n883 4 ай бұрын

Thank you legend,DCS original camera movements really glitchy for gamepad users and it really helps🫡

@user-wf9wq9kq6u 3 ай бұрын

In your experience, would the profiles/setup work at all with an xinput compatible controller where triggers are digital and not axis? 8bitdo sn30pro Thanks for your help and keep up the good work, your channel is awesome!

@Tuuvas 3 ай бұрын

Yup, Nintendo switch pro style controllers will still work as long as you remember to setup the Steam controller configuration steps. The only issue is rudder control will be more difficult to use as it'll be On/Off instead of an analog range

@Epikboy710 5 ай бұрын

Nice! I’ve been trying to AAR upside down on my controller but I can’t get it yet lol

@goldmastersimulations 4 ай бұрын

I would love this guide but for Falcon BMS and IL-2 series too.

@Powll_425 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this mate now I don't have to bother dming you to help me get my controls setup for steam, it's me nimble btw

@saadsajidul9001 27 күн бұрын

Hi Tuuvas, my right stick button is not working properly in dcs, what to do?

@seanyoung1475 4 ай бұрын

Having problems with the controls/trim/hold modes using an X-box controller in the AH64. I'll get a steady platform (90-100kt level attitude) hit force trim and/or turn hold modes on and if I release my forward input on the cyclic it automatically applies rapid aft cyclic. It's like the trim isn't working and it goes to a 0kt attitude. Any tips?

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

See if Force Feedback is enabled. If so, disable it in the Main Menu Options

@SgtMud 2 ай бұрын

Hello Thankyou for the guide it was really helpful setting everything up for controller I never picked up this game because I never bought a hotas nor wanted to play on mouse and keyboard but now this is a game changer I was noticing that there wasn’t a keybind to turn on the tactical computer/ screen in the su 25t is there anyway you could direct me in the right direction for setting up a keybind for it I tried using a keybind that wasn’t being in used under your profile but couldn’t understand which of the buttons they list is for the d pad

@peterhlavaj4681 4 ай бұрын

@Tuuvas Thank for all the effort Question: any chance do all this for IL 2 great battles? Including key bidding

@peterhlavaj4681 3 ай бұрын

@Tuuvas

@Tuuvas 3 ай бұрын

Nope. I have zero interest in IL2

@iKikey 17 күн бұрын

Somehow in DCS it doesn't show the controller collumn (PS4 DualShock, standalone version)

@shakedperetze3378 Ай бұрын

So i followed every step but my ps4 right joystick wont move as the mouse

@cmdrbigity6914 5 ай бұрын

I need to figure out how to remove the headlook mode and add the zoom into the regular mode - I use a webcam with AI track and don't need the camera control layer.

@johnnym4984 2 ай бұрын

HELLUVA tutorial!!! It was akin to a college semester crash course condensed down to 30 minutes. Best feature of all? The Xbox controller works great from my recliner! The only problem now is that I am upside down at 800', and I dunno how to fly! 😐 Onward Ho

@RolandDobbins 5 ай бұрын

If I’m in VR, do I still need a stick for camera control? If not, what’s a good binding for it? Thanks so much!

@Tuuvas 5 ай бұрын

I personally would still leave the rebinds as is. It's still nice to move the mouse, even in VR as it will save you from straining your neck trying to click hard to reach buttons and switches

@axeyz8303 4 ай бұрын

I bought the f15c some time ago and I’m looking for a new aircraft to buy. Which one would you recommend?

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

Honestly, it depends. It's hard to recommend something without knowing what you're looking for in your next module purchase. For example, if you already liked the F-15C then you might consider getting the F-15E. Just keep in mind it isn't as good a dog fighter, primarily meant for strike, and has a fantastic radar for BVR. Or alternatively, if you want to explore a mix of everything, then the F/A-18C will give you BVR, dogfighting, CAS, Strike, SEAD, anti-ship, carrier ops, etc. And is excellent at almost everything.

@TarreVizsla 4 ай бұрын

Hi Tuvuvas, thank you for the guide. I'm facing an issue where once I launch the game, the curosr keeps floating to the left automatically and I have no control over it. Not sure what is wrong.

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

Double check your deadzone inner and outer settings. Deadzone inner should be increased if your thumbsticks suffer from stick drift. However, this can also happen if you changed the Deadzone outer by accident. Make sure the outer deadzone is still the default value (indicated by the gray arrow on the right side of the slider)

@TarreVizsla 4 ай бұрын

@@TuuvasThank you, it was the inner deadzone value. You're the best!

@golden_fpv9023 5 ай бұрын

Quick tip in case you’ve not tried it before, setting the view axis to the absolute one or whatever can help a lot for looking around quicker and having more control. It’s way better for me than just moving it that way, and it’s way better than having it set to a hat switch on a hotas. Whatever works for you is great, but that’s what worked for me in case you’ve not tried it yourself.

@Tuuvas 5 ай бұрын

This is actually what I used to have in my previous gamepad guides. Zoom View axis was set to LB + Triggers (just like how Mouse Scroll Up/Down is today via Steam). The snappiness of the zoom axis option was indeed very nice, but it often resulted in unintentional rudder input when trying to hold a specific zoom level. In particular, max zoom. Now you can easily hold a zoom level with the mouse scroll bind. It's a bit slower and slightly framey, but you also get other benefits like zooming in and out in F10 view, scrolling UI menus, turning knobs in the cockpit, etc. There's a bunch of benefits now over the snappy zoom axis.

@WindowsMediaYT 4 ай бұрын

i use to play with a xbox controller for flying and will never go back since I have my yoke and throttles. idk its not the same at all.

@lashley1830 2 ай бұрын

Odd, I installed the extended feature support but it is still not showing my screenshot button. Does anyone know how to fix this?

@Tuuvas 2 ай бұрын

Did you forget to restart your PC by chance? Another requirement is your controller must be an officially recognized Xbox Series controller. 1st party (Xbox) or 3rd party officially licensed controllers (ie. PowerA)

@harrisonturner1716 2 ай бұрын

@Tuuvas what song did you use at the start of this it's awesome!

@Gouda_zzz 4 ай бұрын

how can i change some of the key binds to my preference if i don't like a specific key bind position?

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

Use my old video to learn how to set key and axis binds kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdmBmZqezZq0lH0.htmlsi=y85FPO3d11l9iSO4

@TeamUnknownRacing 4 ай бұрын

Hey Tuuvas, Mine feels like it has like a super "easy assist" mode enabled or something. does not want to let me perform any type of evasive barrel rolls, or any other inverted menuvuers. feels there is something constantly trying to keep me verted. any idea? fairly new to DCS

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

Ah right, go to Options, Gameplay, then uncheck "Game Flight Mode". This is likely the cause of your issue

@TeamUnknownRacing 4 ай бұрын

@@Tuuvas perfect. Ty

@super_zero_62 Күн бұрын

i followed every step in the video to a T but the game wont let me put my landing gears down or lower/raise my throttle

@hamadhajri8582 3 ай бұрын

Hi Tuuvas great tutorial and life saving video , one question if you don’t mind , i have my O button and X button not functioning, it doesn’t manage the aircraft speed, any idea on how to fix this ( I’m on PS4 controller) , thanks alot ❤.

@hamadhajri8582 3 ай бұрын

Fixed it !! Still thanks , i just didn’t download the controllers for the frog thung

@angry_pirate_asuka888 4 ай бұрын

Hey tuuvas thanks for the updated tutorial, I downloaded your new module for the F18, and none of the controls for it work 😢, I went ahead and reset the bindings and tried again but nothing. If you could help me out I would greatly appreciate it, and for refrence all the other planes are working just fine, thanks for making it possible to play this game without dumping 1000s of dollars!!

@Tuuvas 4 ай бұрын

No problem! If you followed my old Steam/DCS controller tutorials, what you HAVE to make sure to do is not just reset existing binds, but more importantly, remove any custom modifiers. For example, if you had left and right bumpers added as modifiers, you MUST remove them from the modifiers list. Otherwise none of the Left/Right modifier binds will work from my new profiles

@angry_pirate_asuka888 4 ай бұрын

@@Tuuvas thank you for the reply I should’ve mentioned that I had gone into the settings and done that as well with no luck, if you have any other ideas what it might be it would be appreciated