Playstation 3 Controller?

[kdw48]

Does anybody know if I can get the playstation 3 controller to work with Nr2003? If so can you please explain to me how it works? I have windows vista... if that means anything.. Thank You!

 

[celticfang]

I think so, I've tried experimenting with it but either I screwed something up, or my controller's on its way out, as it wasn't that responsive.

How to Use a PS3 Controller on a PC | GameFront That help?

How to Use a Playstation 3 Controller in 64 bit Windows 7 and Vista

Or that?

 

[Fisha695]

You have to download a file (links above should have the info) and then pretty much just follow the instructions to get the PC to recognize the controller as a controller. Then once in game go to the options menu and assign the controls and race.

If you're switching from a wheel or keyboard to a controller you may have to alter your setups a bit, but if you're going from a gamepad to the controller you won't really have to.

EDIT: Here is what I use.
Left stick = Steering
R2 = Gas
L2 = Brake
R1/L1 for clutch (depending on which side you prefer)
Left/Right arrow to look left/right
X & [] for Upshift/downshift

 

[celticfang]

It works for me in XP, I tend to use up/down on d-pad for shifting, left stick for steering (ALMOST as bad as keyboard....if PS2 taught me anything), L1/R1 for left/right and L2/R2 for gas and brake. L3/R3 untouched.

 

[kdw48]

i use the keyboard.. is it worth switching to the controller or do you think im better off with the keyboard?

 

[MattyO]

You're better off with a wheel and pedals.

 

[celticfang]

i use the keyboard.. is it worth switching to the controller or do you think im better off with the keyboard?

Gamepad initially, then work your way up, there's a readjustment period (as with anything really, drive a race car than a Ford Fusion)

 

[Fisha695]

i use the keyboard.. is it worth switching to the controller or do you think im better off with the keyboard?

You're better off with a controller, especially a PS3 or X360 controller as all the buttons on those are pressure sensitive. With a keyboard you actually have to press/let-go/press/let-go when you're going around turns but with the Controller you can just hold it smooth like a wheel.

Matter of fact the only real difference between a PS3/360 controller and a wheel anymore is the packaging.

 

[celticfang]

If the PC could use the SIXAXIS motion control (which I'm sure will come later) there's virtually zero difference at all. I'm just as quick and safe with a PS3 pad, as I am with my fight sim gear used as a wheel, and with a keyboard.

 

[BillyJack79]

Sixaxis works on mine, I have to hold the controller extra still while I calibrate the sticks. The driver I use is here...

MotioninJoy | Playstation 3|Xbox 360|Dualshock 3|Sixaxis|Game|Driver|

 

[celticfang]

I'll give that a go later, gotta FIND my other PS3 pad, it's mysteriously vanished

 

[Jackson]

I got it to work for me, but I don't like it at all. I prefer the keyboard way over the controller.

 

[celticfang]

It worked for me once I got used to it, only problem I got with L1/R1 being shift up/down, and L2/R2 being gas/brake is I grenade a LOT of engines with a mis hit button. 4 races into my 2011 season, 4 blown engines at SOME point. Grr.

 

[kdw48]

ill give them a try!! thank you all!

 

[celticfang]

Can't remember what I got steering sensitivity at off the top of my head, I turned it down for the pad, I got it where i want it however.