teddyhunter 0 Posted June 16, 2012 Hey everybody so I was wondering if there was anyway to use my xbox 360 controller on this? I have the wireless receiver so it hooks up to my computer fine but I was wondering if it would be compatible with the dayz mod? Would I have to use xpadder? If so what are the controls of DayZ? Well thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SupWithThat 2 Posted June 16, 2012 Is that a spreading flame I see on the horizon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whydoch (DayZ) 2 Posted June 16, 2012 I mean, you could.The better question would be, why would you ever WANT to gimp yourself with an xbawks controller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azba 0 Posted June 16, 2012 You'll need far more buttons than those available on the xbox controller in order to play Day Z effectively. Also, aiming will be... less than helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatFukinLenny 0 Posted June 16, 2012 Dear god no.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
consti2tion 1 Posted June 16, 2012 The Xbox Controller IS compatible with Arma2, However it's just not feasible to actually use it. Not enough buttons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amentes 0 Posted June 16, 2012 I'm not sure how exactly it would work, but if it has incremental throttle control, I can see it being useful for flying and driving.I routinely use a Logitech X360-style USB gamepad for stuff like that, although rarely in ArmA.Incremental throttle can be very, very nice though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wazthatme 9 Posted June 16, 2012 If you do use it just dont play the game like i have said 1000 times this is not COD or BF dont play it like it is besides you need more buttons then the what 11 that a xbox has trust me you wont Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teddyhunter 0 Posted June 16, 2012 Well the reason I want to use it is because I have a laptop that has a trackpad and I cant really afford a mouse right now. So could you please list all of the controls here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P1MPxSLaSH 0 Posted June 16, 2012 http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/525/armacontrols2vh3.jpg/this lists all the controls used in the game. You could use an xbox controller like I do for most games but youd have to leave out a lot of those extra commands that may be necessary at some point. So you could play with a controller and use a few keys on the keyboard for those extra things... I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubkipz (DayZ) 8 Posted June 16, 2012 dont bother lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teddyhunter 0 Posted June 17, 2012 http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/525/armacontrols2vh3.jpg/this lists all the controls used in the game. You could use an xbox controller like I do for most games but youd have to leave out a lot of those extra commands that may be necessary at some point. So you could play with a controller and use a few keys on the keyboard for those extra things... I guessThanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lkincheloe 0 Posted June 17, 2012 It's entirely possible to map a TON of stuff to a controller, technically it would require a @-type mod to get most functions mapped into a GUI but it wouldn't be difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jpe 0 Posted June 17, 2012 I use an Xbox controller with my laptop and it works just fine, its actually easier to sneak around with it as you have the digital input for the movement speed.The only thing is you'll have to use the keyboard and mouse for inventory actions but you shouldn't really be trying to do that in combat anyway. Oh and you cant free look around either.Although I'm more combat effective with the mouse, I have absolutely no problem shooting with the Xbox controller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teddyhunter 0 Posted June 17, 2012 I use an Xbox controller with my laptop and it works just fine' date=' its actually easier to sneak around with it as you have the digital input for the movement speed.The only thing is you'll have to use the keyboard and mouse for inventory actions but you shouldn't really be trying to do that in combat anyway. Oh and you cant free look around either.Although I'm more combat effective with the mouse, I have absolutely no problem shooting with the Xbox controller.[/quote']Could you tell me how to map all the controls and everything? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jpe 0 Posted June 17, 2012 Could you tell me how to map all the controls and everything? Thanks!Go into controller options, click 'game pads' and then activate the controller scheme already there.Everything you need is already on the controller, these are ARMA specific movement / shooting stuff. Use your keyboard / mouse for everything else.For stuff like using fires and things you use DPad up / down and for use its A. I'm yet to try the attachable keyboard. I'm tempted to write an C# program which sends key presses if it does not work (Which I will release here aswell).The controller shouldn't be considered a complete replacement of the mouse / keyboard but it really does help if you're on a laptop or are just better with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djshauny1 222 Posted June 17, 2012 geez guys if he wants to use a controller then its up to himhe asked for help, not to be flamed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t.monte87@gmail.com 8 Posted June 17, 2012 I actually took a lot of time tweaking an xpadder profile that has nearly every single button on the controller, I'll be making a separate thread for it so I can log the feedback and changes and will link it here when its up. This mapping is x10000 better than the stock controls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humbleuk 76 Posted June 17, 2012 My friend uses a ps3 controller for everything in dayz, rather him than me lol.Although flying in arma in general is much better on a controller, i use a joystick for that though.But for everything else... theres K&M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teddyhunter 0 Posted June 17, 2012 I actually took a lot of time tweaking an xpadder profile that has nearly every single button on the controller' date=' I'll be making a separate thread for it so I can log the feedback and changes and will link it here when its up. This mapping is x10000 better than the stock controls.[/quote']Hey when you do can you post the link in this thread for me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t.monte87@gmail.com 8 Posted June 17, 2012 http://dayzmod.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=13026Here you go all who are interested!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenbandit 2 Posted June 17, 2012 Well the reason I want to use it is because I have a laptop that has a trackpad and I cant really afford a mouse right now. So could you please list all of the controls here?A tolerable Logitech mouse is $10 or less. Don't use a crappy xbawks pad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilsdic 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Come here for this info. See how everyone reacts.Runs for the nearest evergreen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thorsblood 26 Posted January 31, 2013 Yes you can use an Xbox Controller, I just got the game so take what i say with a grain of salt :DIts PERFECT for chopper piloting! I have never crashed a chopper unless i was being a ditz lolHOWEVER I leave it at the corner of my keyboard and use my mouse/keyboard for everything else, since the movement and aiming is smoother imo. Driving is almost the same so I just stick with keyboard jic i need to bail.*Note I use a wired controller not a wireless!* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
