At a guess because the Xbox One X has a better version of Elite D which the HOTAS can also be used with, but [MENTION=3542]Team Andromeda[/MENTION] wants to try PSVR on the PS4 version of AC7.
Elite is something else with the Hotas stick. I was lucky enough to get the stick with an Argos deal on its eBay store (no longer available sadly)
PC player, but agreed the T-Flight does transform the Elite D experience not that it's bad on a controller but just makes it more immersive. I would imagine PCVR does the same again. A while ago now I picked up a T.Flight (was around £40 for the PS3/PC version) and although a little bit creaky and not enough buttons it's a good stick and starting point. I particularly like having the rudder (yaw) controls on the twist stick.
I then went all in and purchased the CH Products Fighterstick and Pro Throttle which is truly a step up. But unfortunately without pedals always felt neutered. And in some ways I preferred the T.Flight setup. There's more options now (specifically the T1600 HOTAS on PC) and I did make a good return on the CH Products stuff when I sold them on.
Pedals for flight simulations are nice, but they require a lot to get used to. They are a must for proper simulations (like DCS World) to perform coordinated turns, but in less simulative games the extra dexterity required to manage HOTAS and pedals at the same time is detrimental.
On the other hand, once you are used to the HOTAS+pedals combo you'll never go back. I've also always hated HOTAS with twist sticks, especially those without locks. I do remember Logitech's X-52 had it, but more recent HOTAS from other firms didn't.
Pedals for flight simulations are nice, but they require a lot to get used to. They are a must for proper simulations (like DCS World) to perform coordinated turns, but in less simulative games the extra dexterity required to manage HOTAS and pedals at the same time is detrimental.
On the other hand, once you are used to the HOTAS+pedals combo you'll never go back. I've also always hated HOTAS with twist sticks, especially those without locks. I do remember Logitech's X-52 had it, but more recent HOTAS from other firms didn't.
Yea, the hardcore sim sticks like the Warthog and Fighterstick don't have twist sticks for a reason. That said as a non-hardcore sim player I found turning the stick quite intuitive for Elite D. I've played DCS only a bit with the Fighterstick and struggled to even keep the Sukhoi 25 in the air at times.
PC player, but agreed the T-Flight does transform the Elite D experience not that it's bad on a controller but just makes it more immersive. I would imagine PCVR does the same again. A while ago now I picked up a T.Flight (was around £40 for the PS3/PC version) and although a little bit creaky and not enough buttons it's a good stick and starting point. I particularly like having the rudder (yaw) controls on the twist stick. .
I haven't bothered with a flight stick since F-22: Air Dominance Fighter on the PC years back. But I saw the deal for this and I'm so glad I got it. Its like Elite was developed for this stick and just make what is a brilliant game, even better.
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