PS3 controller
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- dayofwar2009
- PSN#2 Roob_OG
Turn the sensitivity all the way up.
practice and.......
practice.
practice and.......
practice.
Stumps_GTI
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- Stumps_GTI
What Roscko said.....practice and more........practice.
Heck, I've been driving GT5 (plus every GT prior) for 2 years with a DS3.
Yes, I would LOVE a wheel, but it's just not practical for me to set one up at the main television.
Heck, I've been driving GT5 (plus every GT prior) for 2 years with a DS3.
Yes, I would LOVE a wheel, but it's just not practical for me to set one up at the main television.
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- Uriehusky
- Uriehusky
I have seen plenty of people in the leaderboards using stick. If you're smooth with the stick you won't have any problems, it's just easier to be smooth with a wheel..
More to the point, he said nothing about Time Trials/Drift Trials. He blatantly said "there's nothing wrong with using DS3" which is NOT false. The DS3 is a great way to play the game, I personally prefer a wheel but I didn't have any problems with the DS3 beyond I didn't find it as immersive or enjoyable as I find a wheel, though you'll find plenty of people who disagree with that notion and find the DS3 superior.
You can't prove something that is down to personal preference to be "false"
JeremiahTB
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- JeremiahTB
GETEDA
"A good craftsman never blames his tools." The reason more people on top of the leaderboards use wheels is because they invest more time and money into the game. I'm sure that if they all used a DS3, they would still be the fastest in those events. IMHO.
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- AJ_Foyt_Racing
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- Geteda1
have how 11 years playing GT with joystick, and now i learn the diference about
the wheel, just turn more, more easy and NOW, example, got drive in the rain
to level 100% without problems.
the point is the botom vs the pedals in the wheel, and the short space
in the joystick ( fast respond but not perfect angle for the corners) vs the volant on the wheel, just perfect in the corners.
and yes, is easy play in gt5 with DS3, but not fast.
and have a DFGT, so happy.
the wheel, just turn more, more easy and NOW, example, got drive in the rain
to level 100% without problems.
the point is the botom vs the pedals in the wheel, and the short space
in the joystick ( fast respond but not perfect angle for the corners) vs the volant on the wheel, just perfect in the corners.
and yes, is easy play in gt5 with DS3, but not fast.
and have a DFGT, so happy.
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- MotorCtyHamilton
These controller extenders are a huge improvement. They are about $12 on Amazon. Highly recommend.
I tried a wheel in GT4 and it wasn't anything like driving a real car so the base Sony controller is it for me and forget about spending real credits ie dollars on a wheel. Very hard to modulate throttle and brake with a controller with the higher horsepower cars, anything over 730 PP starts getting overmatched. Read somewhere wheels are average 3 seconds per lap quicker? Downside is thumb cramps from squeezing the square...
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- MotorCtyHamilton
I just don't understand why people are still using x and square? The DS3 controller comes with analog sticks and progressive L2/R2 buttons. If you use them, it is likely that you will be faster. The ability to modulate throttle and brake inputs is so useful when trying to drive a virtual car.
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- Morgoth_666
I also am surprised that so many have trouble getting used to either the sticks or the triggers. But you can still modulate the throttle and brake with the X and square buttons, as those are pressure sensitive. They are however MUCH more sensitive than the old PS2 controller buttons making it very difficult (for me) to use properly. So if you really want to use those buttons, looking into how to connect the DS2 to the PS3 would probably be best.
But I'll stick to my wheel and occasionally L2/R2 when screwing around with the pad. I need the face buttons to shift so I've remapped them.
And to the topic, no, wheels aren't faster. They might be better for some things, but the pad can outperform the wheel at some things as well. Most people who are routinely in the top 250 spend a whole lot of their time racing, and so tend to be likely to be the sort of people who buy wheels. Controller users are still always in the top 250 and very often in or near the top 10. Pad users win online races against wheel users all the time. It's got a lot more to do with the driver than the tool.
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If I wanted to drive, i'd get in my real car. I feel that you are taking your hatred of the DS3 too far. The guy asked for advice, not for you to look down on everyone with a pad.
I use all the digital buttons on a DS3 and can hold my own in a full room and, top most of my (80) GT friends in TTs and DTs. Also have 60 licence golds.
Didn't I see someone in the latest TT top 50 with a DS3 stick?
You want to use GT as a serious tool for motor racing practice and entering GT-A, get a wheel and rig.
You want to have fun, find the setup most comfortable to you and stick with the DS3.
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- dayofwar2009
- PSN#2 Roob_OG
Wheels are a faster, not by much but they are. In a race the slipstream would way more then make up for the speed difference. But in a TT road event a wheel is always going to be capable of going faster. Even if its only 3 tenths or less, its still faster. There was a huge discussion about it awhile ago in another thread, coming to this conclusion.
DS3's are better for certain things, but they are not equal in speed
P.S. 1 tenth of a second could be the difference between you going to Silverstone, or not going to Silverstone.
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OP: I suggest using the sticks for brake/acceleration and steering because they allow finer, more precise inputs of partial brake/throttle, or rolling on the throttle, or having a small steering angle, etc. Also I have noticed that the brakes are *much* more effective if rolled on (applied gradually), instead of slamming them on 100% all at once. I have also noticed that if you're swinging wide into a turn, most cars will turn more if you back of the gas a little, which not only slows the car a bit but also transfers weight to the front axle, giving the front tires more grip. So if you enter a sweeping turn a little too fast and it looks like you might not remain on the pavement at your current angle, try letting off the gas for a moment while keeping the wheels turned, see what happens. It's not always necessary to brake. Finally, setup the controller to allow access to the RA menu while driving. (I think it means real-time adjustment.) Do some searches here in GTPlanet and you will find information on adjusting TC, ASM, brake balance, etc. on the fly (while driving).
These are not DS3 tips as much as general driving tips, but these things help me with good lap times on a DS3 controller. Most importantly, have fun! It's a game.
YES! Those joystick grips are a huge help. I use the "Grip-It" types (with the froggy) and have them on all of my controllers. Just be sure to keep them (and your fingers) clean or they will eventually get slick and need to be cleaned with detergent.
A wheel setup certainly helps some people drive faster in this game, but that does not mean there is anything wrong with using a controller.
I *love* GT5, and I can afford to buy 10 wheels right now. But I don't have a wheel because this game must remain a hobby and not an obsession that destroys all of my spare time. Buying a wheel would most certainly be the breaking point for me... I'd have to buy the seat, and a racing suit, gloves, a helmet with internal speakers, and God only knows what else! Besides I am fast enough with the DS3 and I'm having fun, which is the most important thing.
These are not DS3 tips as much as general driving tips, but these things help me with good lap times on a DS3 controller. Most importantly, have fun! It's a game.
These controller extenders are a huge improvement. They are about $12 on Amazon. Highly recommend.
YES! Those joystick grips are a huge help. I use the "Grip-It" types (with the froggy) and have them on all of my controllers. Just be sure to keep them (and your fingers) clean or they will eventually get slick and need to be cleaned with detergent.
A wheel setup certainly helps some people drive faster in this game, but that does not mean there is anything wrong with using a controller.
I *love* GT5, and I can afford to buy 10 wheels right now. But I don't have a wheel because this game must remain a hobby and not an obsession that destroys all of my spare time. Buying a wheel would most certainly be the breaking point for me... I'd have to buy the seat, and a racing suit, gloves, a helmet with internal speakers, and God only knows what else! Besides I am fast enough with the DS3 and I'm having fun, which is the most important thing.
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I did better with my DS3 analog sticks worn out and smooth than with little grips on it.
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- dj_ali007
Krazy1415
First you need to learn the basics. Everycar is different to tune. Mostly the cars are low and have camber and after a bit of tweaking you can get a pretty nice tune out of it. Check my SIG for my Chop-Shop.
This may sound stupid and I probably should know. But what's SIG and chop shop?
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- GTP_iainoflo
SIG means signature. The links underneath someone's post. Chop Shop is just a name for their tunes I think.
And anyway, this is off topic. This thread is about using the DS3, how does tuning suspension for drifting come into this?? Surely that should be in the Drifting or Tuning forum.
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- thundershots67
I too couldn't justify the expense of a wheel. I did find the force gt wheel refurbished on newegg for $59, I bought it yesterday and will let you know how it works for me. Hopefully this will be a bridge for me until I can buy the G27.
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- Yauma10
You could buy a T500 for a starter wheel, but without a proper stand it won't be any better than a DFGT. (not that it's bad) I had to learn it the hard way. 
Also about a wheel being faster than a DS3, it totally depends on the driver:
Give a "pro" wheel driver a DS3 and he will probably be a tad slower, but not much. (unless he drives with the DS3 once in a while*)
Give a "pro" DS3 driver a wheel and probably he will be much slower. (unless he races real cars*)
*Which I've seen it rarely happens.
Also about a wheel being faster than a DS3, it totally depends on the driver:
Give a "pro" wheel driver a DS3 and he will probably be a tad slower, but not much. (unless he drives with the DS3 once in a while*)
Give a "pro" DS3 driver a wheel and probably he will be much slower. (unless he races real cars*)
*Which I've seen it rarely happens.
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- shmogt
Practice obviously. Even if you get a wheel you will suck without practice. One key is change the controller layout so r2 is gas and l2 is brake. Those buttons can be pressed hard or gently just like pedals. It allows much greater control. You can start thinking of racing as if you have a wheel. Press light for less gas, when to slam it down, etc. The pressure you apply to gas, brake, and steering is what makes your laps perfect.
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