Greetings,
I curently use a gravis gamepad to control Nascar 2. I also have a
Sidewinder Pro in the closet somewhere. I figure the car is easier to
control with a gamepad than with a joystick. Am I right? I can't afford a
wheel and pedal combo yet but soon. So what do you think? Joystick or
Gamepad for Nascar2?
coco
Wheel & Pedals :-)
> coco
If the gamepad is that piece of nonsense that I'm thinking of (not a
smooth analog device, but a series of digital switches that happen to
look like a joystick), you'll never be successful at N2 with it... If
that's the case, joystick is much better...
If the gamepad is an analog device, then it's a matter of personal
preference. Most of the fastest guys in the office use joysticks and
pedals, for whatever that's worth...
---Jim Sokoloff, Papyrus
#1 choice Steering Wheel
#2 choice Joystick
...for me anyway...
The gamepad is an all or nothing control method: You either turn all the
way or not at all. You can't 'gradually' or 'slightly' turn (or feather
the gas, brakes, etc.). The gamepad works as a simple on/off controller
while a wheel or Joystick allows a wide range of movement.
I have a Gravis Gamepad but I wouldn't use it for racing sims. Back when
I first got Nascar1 that is all I had to use and I QUICKLY moved up to a
joystick. My times and driving got MUCH better (smoother), as did my
setup ability. I've since gotten a T2 wheel and a steering wheel is my
favorite controller for the sims.
...Just my opinion...I could be wrong...what? Nahhhhhhhh never happen
;o)
Good Luck,
Alan
http://www.infochase.com/games/simshop
