New SixAxis configuration

[GTP_RainMan]

It's no big surprise that not all of us have the fund available to invest in a videogame accesory like the G25 (27) or or a Driving Force GT, let alone those racing seats that can easily reach the triple digits.

So We are left with our controller (that initially came with our $540 investments in the PS3 and GT5P).

But being GT basement enthusiasts, we are always left in the dust of the individuals that have wallets deepers than ours by a factor of 3 seconds (when we get really good) in the time trials.

I'm pretty sure all of you Sixaxis users out there have always wondered: "Why the **** can't I close in on those 3 God *** seconds ?%?&****TH?&?** AHAGaagggHhH!!"

Yes, we've all went trhought these frustrating moments.

I hink I have found an answer to that age old problem. It,s not a miracle, because it's palpable, not that extraordinary...and also, my name is not Jesus.
And also from my time trials, it only cuts one sec and half all the way up to two seconds on those frustrating 3 seconds that used to keeps you in the lowers 500 rankings like me.

I now present to you the New Sixaxis configuration for GT5P

Th bonus this new setup bring to your SixAxis experience is more controle over your acceleration and breaking. Even though the X and Square buttons are pressure sensitive, yyou must admit that you caan't reach the pressure sensitivity that the R2 and L2 triggers offer.

Also, the Left and Rigt views are posisioned on the Right Thumb Stick, giving you unrestricted access to left and right vew while driving. Given that you can take your eyes off your racing line while taking a turn at 90 miles an hour.
That feature also helps online, when an oponent gets in your blind spot. But again, it's a feature that needs mastering becaue, just like in real life, you are literally looking on your left or right, or checking your rear view mirrors WHILE driving.

Now for the Rear View and Reverse, I have put them there because they feel more confortable for ME... now you can have some other confort zone. Play around with these, and find what's best for you. (btw: check out the replay that i have attached to this post. I was testing out these setting on some difficult cenarios, and it worked for me)

Other than that, all buttons that have no labels on them are set as set as NA except for the SELECT and PAUSE (of course).

Take a lap or two to try those out, and tell me what you think.

Looking forward to hearing (and learning) from your feedbacks.


RanMain.

 

[H20HYBRID_GT]

As much I want working lights on the cars, I don't think you need 2 buttons for reverse.

That would be a nice set-up if the sensitivity for the shoulder buttons was programmed properly IMO

I'm able to afford a wheel BTW, but refuse to since GT seems to try to force me doing that ... I always read here how good the FFB on a wheel is and how you feel the road, there's nothing like that on a Dualshock 3 in GT5P, sadly...

Big respect for the folks who manage to be fast with a controller tho however!

 

[Worst_Driver]

That was my button configuration when I was playing with the sixaxis, great configuration because you can modulate the acceleration and the braking. I'm now a proud owner of a DFP.
I recommand to sixaxis users to give it a try.👍

 

[GTP_RainMan]

As much I want working lights on the cars, I don't think you need 2 buttons for reverse.

That would be a nice set-up if the sensitivity for the shoulder buttons was programmed properly IMO

I'm able to afford a wheel BTW, but refuse to since GT seems to try to force me doing that ... I always read here how good the FFB on a wheel is and how you feel the road, there's nothing like that on a Dualshock 3 in GT5P, sadly...

Big respect for the folks who manage to be fast with a controller tho however!

I fixed the labels. Thanks a mill for the pointer.


Well I have the funds to get the wheel (g25).. but the wheel is nothing without the racing seat.
sure I could bild one... But since the whole point of getting the wheel is to come closer to reality, I need the "real" specs in order to build a seat... and I can't seem to find any

 

[GTP_CICO]

Will give the triggers a try coming weekend since I am fulltime Sixaxis user.
I have a nice combo to compare to (F2007 Suzuka online TT).

 

[hamstrings]

I went with square and X for shift down and shift up for the rare times I pick up the DualShock 3. I don't like using two fingers over the triggers.

 

[Seismica]

Having your index finger and your middle finger on the shoulder buttons constantly is very uncomfortable. In the past i have only ever used my index fingers for the shoulder buttons, be it trigger or just button.

It feels even more weird having my middle fingers on triggers. Triggers on controllers replicate those on weapons, and thus are designed to be used with the index finger.

I'm sure with practice i would get used to it, but if i play for half an hour with this controller setup (i have tried it once or twice), i get cramp, or RSI, or whatever it is.

I don't like using two fingers over the triggers.

^_^

 

[b_schwarz]

wouldnt work for me. i couldnt shift up and down with L1 and R1 and accelerate and brake with L2 and R2, i'd get mad cramp.

 

[Lain]

I prefer to use the right thumbstick for gas/brake. More control than even the triggers.

I use the R2/L2 for looking left/right.

 

[GTP_RainMan]

I prefer to use the right thumbstick for gas/brake. More control than even the triggers.

I use the R2/L2 for looking left/right.

I tried the thubstick for acceleration in my early trials...didn,t seem to work out for me.


I kinda understand the people who have cramps...I think I played a racing game that had a similar config on Xbox..and felt teh same thing... but now, with practice... the middle finger on the trigger becomes second nature... it,s like your left foot on the clutch and brake.

And btw... just like for your left foot thatdoesn't need to be on the cluch or brake at all times, your left middle finger dosen,t need to be on the brake at all times... more confort for you.

 

[GTPorsche]

I've used the triggers for months now, and prefer it over the right stick because its possible to use the gas and brake at the same time. I tried using the R1/L1 buttons for shifting but there isn't enough room to comfortably keep my fingers there, so I use the right stick for shifting up and down.

 

[Seismica]

I have a setup where i can alternate between:

X and Square for pedals, R1 and L1 for shifting

or

R2 and L2 for pedals, Right stick for shifting

After a bit of practice yesterday i think i have the hang of both now. I like to switch between them, i can race faster with the top setup but the bottom is more suited for high powered rear wheel drive cars, where constant throttle regulation is a must.

Maybe i should try putting Traction control to 1...

 

[hamstrings]

And btw... just like for your left foot thatdoesn't need to be on the cluch or brake at all times, your left middle finger dosen,t need to be on the brake at all times... more confort for you.

The tricky bit is downshifting while braking. It feels very unnatural for me.

 

[GTP_CICO]

You could also do:
L2 Brake R1 Downshift
R2 Gas L1 Upshift

Bit confusing but you don't need to use the middlefingers.

 

[balang_479]

Ive been using this setup for a while as its on most other racing games and its definitely better than the original one...

so much more feel... but i have O as shift up and D (square) as shift down and X as hand brake.

 

[ploopsy]

Im noticing this layout allot more in racing games. I think it has something to do with the 360 layout and them trying to make things more consistent.

 

[GTP_RainMan]

You could also do:
L2 Brake R1 Downshift
R2 Gas L1 Upshift

Bit confusing but you don't need to use the middlefingers.

I like to give my middle finger a bit a of exercise... I live in a city where people drive really bad.. and that middle finger needs endurance

 

[GTP_RainMan]

Im noticing this layout allot more in racing games. I think it has something to do with the 360 layout and them trying to make things more consistent.

I actually snatched off the NFS Shift.

I didn,t like the game itself, but the controls where solid. applied it to GT5P and It cut my time by almost 2 seconds.

Not to mention I can see my blind spots now

 

[monoha]

Hope its ok that I used your picture - Here is my configuration




The down side:
Steering isn't easy to control, so hard to control counter steer etc (I could use the left stick for steering, but my fingers isnt build for that)

The good side:
Your fingers rest naturally in those positions - at least for me :-)

And like everyone else, I could buy a wheel aswell, but lack the rig for it. Every turn in every WRS time attack, I sooo wish I had a wheel to control the car much smoother. But the DS3 have to do it for now.


Cheers 👍
monoha

 

[GTP_RainMan]

Sterring on the D-pad... outch...

one of the reason why I skipped the whole GT PSP media frenzy.

 

[WonkyFonk]

Im stuck in my old school ways - X for accelerate, square to brake and D pad turning. This comes from the PS1 days, pre analog controllers. Ive tried other combinations but cant get used to anything else. I think from this that my technique has turned into a get-the-ar*e out on turn in, this means being less reliant on the buttons!

I use R2 for gear up, R1 for gear down.

But ive posted a few top 20s on the short tracks so I must be doing something right!

 

[Seismica]

Hope its ok that I used your picture - Here is my configuration




The down side:
Steering isn't easy to control, so hard to control counter steer etc (I could use the left stick for steering, but my fingers isnt build for that)

The good side:
Your fingers rest naturally in those positions - at least for me :-)

And like everyone else, I could buy a wheel aswell, but lack the rig for it. Every turn in every WRS time attack, I sooo wish I had a wheel to control the car much smoother. But the DS3 have to do it for now.


Cheers 👍
monoha

I like your accelerator/brake setup. Thats the perfect compromise for me. Sadly this would mean me going back to automatic as i can't shift up/down from the same hand, it just doesn't work for me. And it would have to be my index finger on the throttle if its the trigger so R1 is a no go.

Oh and with extreme practice, the analogue stick is as good as the wheel. You have to be very careful with it, i never tap it in one direction and i never go full lock, which is what lets the d-pad down imo.

 

[monoha]

Don't understand the shift up/down problem. It's not from the same hand. I use my left index finder on the L2 to shift down and my right thump to shift up on X. Try it 👍 - It didn't take me much time before I appreciated this configuration.

Yeah, I have to give the stick another chance I think - it would be so much more rewarding to be able to fine steer.

Cheers
👍

 

[Seismica]

Don't understand the shift up/down problem. It's not from the same hand. I use my left index finder on the L2 to shift down and my right thump to shift up on X. Try it 👍 - It didn't take me much time before I appreciated this configuration.

Yeah, I have to give the stick another chance I think - it would be so much more rewarding to be able to fine steer.

Cheers
👍

Silly me i didn't notice that