You want to get started with sim racing, but don’t want to buy the expensive equipment right away? Then how about a controller? But is that fun at all? And which sim is best suited for it?
So many questions that Champion Joe will answer in this video. Tune in and see his top 5 sims for the controller.
Do you play with a controller and if so, which is your favorite controller sim? Let us know in the comments! 👇✍️
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Matthew Polansky
04.08.2023Really wish this channel would start making Dirt Rally 2.0 content.
Francis
03.08.2023link for rf2?
Desert Offroads
03.08.2023Gran turismo on playstation
NO 🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢
TuftyTerror
03.08.2023I did nr2003with a pro controller for months until i switched to a t150 pro and it has never been better
stylo jp
03.08.2023AC on a controller is great, I have a wheel and if you really enjoy the game it's definitely worth the purchase but I still have so much fun on controller that when I'm feeling a bit more casual I play on the controller even today pretty often
Catnip
03.08.2023Let me share my settings when I was using an Xbox pad: (For ACC at least, I can't remember what I put for Race Room)
Deadzone: 1%
Sensitivity: 27% (You can try higher if you wish)
Filter: 0%
Speed: 100%
Gamma: 1.0
Assist: Off
Rumble: 100%
Effect: Can't remember.
Stability: 0%
Other notes: Since control pad don't have force feedback, use your ears more. Listen to front wheels screeching, when you do, don't increase any more steering angle. Rumble effects also vibrate more when close to grip limit. And you will need a steady thumb, so NO swinging your thumb left and right left and right abruptly!
Dave Bantz
03.08.2023A great informative video for those who either can't afford a wheel, or who are just starting out on SIM racing…. Well Done!!! 👍🏻
Marcus Bunce
03.08.2023🙈🙈🙈. no no no 🤫🙃😢 only race game for game controller is Mario Brothers
Tiago Miguel Rosa
03.08.2023very interesting video. Many of us initiated with a controller. You can simulate reality with a controller, but not so accurately probably as using a wheel, specialy on a racing game of course. Many think the line between a sim and a simcade game is the inclusion of a good control scheme with gamepad. Others believe there are just hardcore sim games and simulators, being "simcade" not a concept we should use. Gran Turismo of Forza have always had elabourated control schemes in this sense, as they want to make their racing "realistic" game more accesible for casual players.
Lately top controller players have emerged in every sim, something many people didnt expect: iRacing, Assetto Corsa, ACC… should this sims adapt their physics more to do controller playing more accesible?
rFactor 2 offers a more arcadey or hardcore sim experience when playing from a controller. Does doing this adaptation and creating both of this options detract realism from the sim?
Same can be said about Gran Turismo. Compared to GT6, in GT Sport Plyphony Digital decided to equal the performance capacity of the controller to the steering wheel. Does equallying gamepads to steering wheels in sims detract realism from them? Some people think yes.
I recommend you watching AC PS4 players giggidy_oh and KillCity_GR27, who have several World Records in the game (counting with times done on PC), and use a controller to play. These guys managed to equal the performance of a controller to steering wheels in a game not specialy done for gamepad control. Everthing is possible if you put your mind to it and believe in it.
Luca #56
03.08.2023Anyone remember when Jacques Villeneuve raced in the All-Star Series on rFactor 2 against the likes of Jenson Button where they all used high range monitors and expensive wheels whilst he used a laptop and a controller?
DobieMeltfire
03.08.2023For AC racers there is a Steam community Xbox pad guide by Kubro. I apply it once and never change it since, it worked flawlessly! It feels like a bit more sensitive version of Forza Motorsport. These are his setting.
Gamma=2.2 (220%)
Filter=0.82
Speed Sensitivity=75%
Deadzone=0.04 (I set it to 2%)
Steering Speed=100%
tigerbalm
02.08.2023A gamepad is like eating chinese fud with a fork…nothing like using real chopsticks!
Bernardo Berner
02.08.2023I play AC, ACC, F1 games, DiRT rally 2, sometimes PC2, and all of them on the game pad, and I can assure all are super super fun, although for the more serious titles such as both AC's for you to have a very good experience you do need to change your controller inputs, steering gama, sensitivity, etc. I play on an xbox so that's why I only play those games
heath_1
02.08.2023Pc3 and forza and anything by codemasters is best sims with controller also just rally games in general you can play any sim well tho you will just have to research and tweak settings alot id recomend playing a GT or forza game first and then try to make the sim feel abit like that is a good place to start lots of fiddling but people fiddle with ffb just as much so really no reason not to go pad
ShineStreet
02.08.2023I have to say that the original Automobilista is the best simracing title for those wanting to play with a controller. I can never imagine not using the right thumb stick as your throttle and brake pedals and AMS lets you do just that. The experience is very pleasant let me tell ya. The only downside to AMS is that it's too short content-wise.
rFactor 2 is featured in this list but I have to say it's quite a hassle if you'd like to get your hands on this game with your Xbox / PS4 controller. I've put thousands of hours into this game only to find the sweet spot. What I mean by that is the cars are either too twitchy, or the game becomes something with cars that don't want to turn into corners. There's not a middle ground for it.
Laurent Derrien
02.08.2023jfc this acting
Just be yourself, this isn't IGN
kolysion
02.08.2023Grid legend, Forza, Gran Turismo, Project cars 3, Raceroom, ACC, Wreckfest, WRC10, Dirt rally 2.0
Dimitris Konstantinou
02.08.2023Is WRC 8 good on controller?
Laurent Derrien
02.08.2023Doing a video about controllers and not knowing the difference between vibrations and haptic feedback…
Laurent Derrien
02.08.2023Forgot BeamNG
Catnip
02.08.2023Let me share my control pad settings for RACE ROOM EXPERIENCE, for those with a Xbox One pad. Can't promise it can work for PlayStation pad too…
Assist:
Counter Steer: off
Video:
Wheel rotation: 180 (not sure if cars are literally 180 degrees or just cockpit animation)
Advanced:
Speed sensitivity steer: 24%
Min steering speed: 0
Max steering speed: 444
Steer dead zone: 2%
Throttle low dead zone: 0%
Brake low dead zone: 0%
Throttle upper dead: 100%
Brake upper dead: 100%
Steer sensitivity: 0%
Thottle sensitivity: 0%
Brake sensitivity: 0%
Throttle release: 100%
Brake release: 100%
Analogue sector 1, 2 and 3: 1000%
Return multiply: 1000%
Force Feedback (vibration rather…) I may come back later for this bit.
Strength: 100%
Linearity: 100%
Minimum: 0%
Maximum: 100&
Stationery: 50%
Immersion: All switched off.
Notes: You will need a steady thumb. So that means no jerking and no abrupt thumb movements unless catching unwanted oversteer. Speed sensitivity is set low so you can catch oversteer, if that is set higher, you will have a harder time catching slides. And vibrations help you indicate front wheel scrubbing and impending throttle oversteer on corner exit. You will also have to rely on visual cues too.
More notes: Analogue sectors, return multiply and speed sensitivity are the most important setup I think!
Extra notes: You are better off using a control pad on a PC sim racing game than a console racing car game. My settings are designed to provide accuracy and control, stability and consistency. Here is a test: Use a fast car such as a formula one (no older than eighties), group C, red bull car, indy car, etc. Don't use a slow car or else my test will be useless! Use my settings and drive those cars. Then go to either Gran Turismo or Forza Motorsport (any pad setting) and drive the same cars and compare how it handles to my pad settings.
Artfull_ dodger__
01.08.2023What about acc on ps5 with the ps5 controller
Mystimallow
01.08.2023This is a great video, I am disabled and can't use a wheel so this is very good for me
NaPadzieRacing
01.08.2023How much time did take you learning to play on controller?
Phil Surtees
01.08.2023I'm here because I bought myself a Thrustmaster TX wheel, and shifter, and built a permanent rig for it – with a big screen TV and a dedicated Xbox Series S – but my 72-year-old flatmate spends about 8-10 hours a day playing Forza on it, so I never get to use it!
😛
Oh well, at least I've introduced an old dog to gaming…
Breggs Gonzales
01.08.2023assetto corsa the OG!!!
Jos Neira
01.08.2023good review but i have something to say, which pun intended, "really grinds my gears" .. ACC why have kunos enforced using L2/R2" the left and right triggers, for accelarate and brake? what made them believe that all controller players want these inputs for those parameters?, because i for 1 have ALWAYS used L2/R2 as gear down and gear up respectively …..and i have ALWAYS used the right analouge stick as accelarate and brake……..what's more EVERY other sim allows the player to do this EVEN including Kunos original game and prob the best game with a controller imho assetto corsa…it's arrogant and bigoted attitude, to presume something so fundamental for the player……to me it's a bit like not having inverse controls on a flight sim or first person shooter….and it's simply disrespetful…other than that the game is ok with a controller
easiest sim on controller snowrunner & ETS2/ATS yeah i know they are not racing games …in snow runner using the triggers for acc/brake is acceptable ..but only because of the nature of the game, my fav i already mentioned it, is the original assetto corsa, best mod? , you were using it, content manager , it may of been forgotten bu the original automobilista apart from being better then the sequel was also great with a controller
cheers
Monaco king91
01.08.2023What is the best game?
Haye Renders
01.08.2023Thanks for this, I have the money for a steering wheel but I don't want to carry a steering wheel around with me 😂 . I mostly play in my truck or in my room on the ferry when I go to the UK 😅
William Marzi
01.08.2023This is spot on… I love Racing games but I only play with the controller and Raceroom is the only game ever (along with is older brother Race 07) that makes you totally in control of the car with the gamepad… what makes the difference is the "analog sector" option… try it
short sips
01.08.2023thnk you so much
Tahzib Hussaini
31.07.2023is the throttle analog in R3E or is it like keyboard buttons?
someone in another video commented there was no middle ground on controllers for throttle and braking….
in my country G29 is in abudance and quite affordable, but i absolutely hate round wheels, and until i buy a PC with my own money i dont wanna invest on racing gears
Jean-Andre Sonnenschein
31.07.2023I had a sim Racing rig for a few months but I Sold it because it took too much space and my room is not the biggest I also used my own rolling chair instead of a real racing chair and the sitting position was so uncomfortable that I sold my sim Rig. Know I use the Controller and im ok with it. Im not using a Clutch but im shifting manual with the buttons on the Controller.
Gyuri32 , Xbox series S
31.07.2023WRC 10, and dirt 2 . Not better simulators?)
Michelle Lamberti
31.07.2023Next video is can you race on keyboard and mouse
Parzehlli Tv
31.07.2023I found great settings for the elite controller on ACC, made a vid on it. Getting Top 50 times on every special event & some podiums in LFM, but for long term endurance racing it gets a bit tricky.
Short Top
31.07.2023i wish i never purchases asseto corsa competizon f the controller what a waste of money
RossiPosse
31.07.2023I'm loving Automobilista 2 with the controller, rfactor 2 is just so damn twitchy it's ok on ovals but anything else is a nightmare
StonedNoob
31.07.2023Thing with OG AC is that there are sooo many mods you don’t know which one is the newer one and which ones you really need.
YaBoiLuke
31.07.2023I always play automobilista 1 on my DualShock 4 and it’s always so fun
Totozme
31.07.2023liar
Realz 4090
30.07.2023why is this a 20 minute video?
Buckshot Tiger
30.07.2023Just came across this video and I have caught the bug of iracing. I race with a controller but it is fatiguing in the hands. I have done decent but I do plan on going to a wheel to take my game to the next level.
Matthias Buesing
30.07.2023I was a simracer for many years (PC, racing rig, wheel etc.) but after I switched to a Mac I switch to a Xbox for my small demands 😉
Thus said currently Dirt Rally 2.0 is the best experience with a controller for me 😇
TheSoarc
30.07.2023people who use a controller are fucking gamers, toys, bullshit.. i dont want to see this shit on a simracing channel..
MovingTarget
30.07.2023Been playing Raceroom, AC, and ACC over the past few days with XboxOne controller, my wheel is on other side of country. Their all ok with some hours and hours of tweaking, but tried Automobilista 2 today and its set up extremely well for controller straight out the box.
MrJ99
30.07.2023raceroom is really great for couch gaming. Just sit on the couch with controller and run a few laps. Cars sound great, graphics are great.
Mcmacladdie
30.07.2023Had a sudden desire to play a racing game, then I thought, "Wait… I don't wanna spend the $500 a decent wheel costs. What are my options?" And found this video shortly afterwards. Easy thumbs up 🙂
CGaming
30.07.2023Without gyroscope is bad…
THE URBAN GAMER
30.07.2023Automobilista 2 is also great game to play with a controller