playing with a console controller.

[Skuzzy]

As the game was started with a mouse as the default controller, you have to use the "Default Map" button, while the PS3 controller is selected in order to make it the primary controller.  I have no idea what the PS3 controller may send to DirectInput which hands off to us, so all bets are off as to what the game may try to default the commands to when the controller is used.

Worst case, assuming it actually shows up properly, you would have to manually configure all the command inputs.

[Knite]

Here's another place with step by step instructions for a 64 bit windows 7 install :
http://www.hardcoreware.net/how-to-playstation-3-controller-64-bit-windows-7-vista/

I've used my Xbox360 wired controller in Aces High before. It's neat, but not nearly as good or as accurate as a joystick and throttle, and frankly, I think even a mouse beats it. The reason is, is that in Aces High, due to it's simulation nature, small changes in your input can mean fairly significantly ones on the plane you're flying. Joysticks and Mice are far more accurate than the analog sticks on either the PS3 or 360 controllers, and with the controllers, you tend to experience problems such as "nose bounce" where it's difficult to get your crosshairs exactly where you want them. It's not impossible to use PS3/360 controller for AH, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Also, before you go into Aces High, you have to make sure windows recognizes the controller properly to begin with by going into the control panel, and seeing if it sees it under the game controllers section, and make sure all the buttons and triggers and stuff show up. IF it's not showing properly in windows first, nothing you'll ever do will get it working in AH.

[FireDrgn]

It wont fly unless  you have analog inputs on the controler.         You can buy a saitek that has analog thumb sticks.    It was a pain in the arzze to get it to fly.   JOYSTICK IS a way better option./    It only partialy works with a xbox 360.  IIRC



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[CRYPTIC]

All so make sure you always use the same usb plug on the PC plugging it back in to the one you took it out of.

[Pigslilspaz]

Quick fix..Get a joystick......ST290 will last a few months, Get he mfor about 25 bucks on walmart.com

I have two lasting 5 years each and still going