I have a Saitek x-52. It's hooked up, but the game's not recognizing it. It's set to keyboard and mouse.Maybe a dumb question, but I don't see where to switch it to HOTAS controls,Thanks

After troubleshooting this further I found that Xbox 360 elite controller is detected but non of my joysticks. Found the culprit though. You need to turn off "Generic Gamepad Configuration Support" in Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings.Here:Ensure you UNTICK Generic Gamepad Configuration Support, then exit out and reconnect your HOTAS. Restart the game and go to options -> controls and scroll down to the bottom of the list and you should see your HOTAS listed there like here:Sorry had to repost this as the first post failed. Anyway, this bug should not have gotten past QA but anyway, it did and this fix solved my issue. Hope it helps you and others out.Good Hunting.

Mine was already switched off so unfortunately this is not a valid workaround for everyone

It's a broken piece of crap, it recognises my throttle but not my joystick. It doesn't see my rudder peddles. I'm supposed to be a beta tester or something? Disgusting release.

I would ask for a refund but I am at the tail end of my EA pro subscription or whatever on Origin. If this game doesnt work with my HOTAS, then I have no reason to keep that subscription. Easy decision.FIX THIS-do we know if they are at least looking at this? Reposting my issue with details. I too am having similar issues. Playing through Origin, using Thrustmaster 4 where is all connected to 1 USB cable, and the throttle doesnt work, but the joystick does. I have tried every combination of settings in the Thrustmaster utility etc. I have rebooted the game after each change.Verified drivers are most current on stick and software.Checked that it works in MS Flight Sim/DCS just fineThrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS 4 (only has 1 USB cord to connect/disconnect)THROTTLE --> NOT working (but buttons on throttle do? wtf)STICK---------->Wokring

Having same issues. TM Warthog and Throttle are recognized. SWS can t detect my MFG v2 rudder because i have more than 3 devices. With other sims i don t have problems with my 5 devices.

How do I get the game to use my HOTAS?

44 Replies

chrustec
5 years ago
@Archus I too have this issue - I have tried my Rhino X55 HOTAS and steam big box can see it and so can windows and it tests fine but the game does not detect any joysticks (I have a Rift as well) I tried a logitech Extreme 3D Pro on its own and even that is not seen by the game - this is really disappointing , so far I have 1 hour of play time logged in steam which has been me the whole time trying to detect by damn HOTAS AND fix the 918 error! EA fix this!
djonslaught
5 years ago
Same Issue here as well
HeadShot8690
5 years ago
same here too
chrustec
5 years ago
After troubleshooting this further I found that Xbox 360 elite controller is detected but non of my joysticks. Found the culprit though. You need to turn off "Generic Gamepad Configuration Support" in Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings.
Here:
Ensure you UNTICK Generic Gamepad Configuration Support, then exit out and reconnect your HOTAS. Restart the game and go to options -> controls and scroll down to the bottom of the list and you should see your HOTAS listed there like here:
Sorry had to repost this as the first post failed. Anyway, this bug should not have gotten past QA but anyway, it did and this fix solved my issue. Hope it helps you and others out.
Good Hunting.
EA_Atic
DICE Team
5 years ago
@chrustec That's an awesome work around thanks for sharing.

/Atic
djonslaught
5 years ago
Mine was already switched off so unfortunately this is not a valid workaround for everyone
Merrik_Stele
5 years ago
So, I also have an X-55, have no problems with it in any other application or game. The throttle is detected and can be mapped, but when i try to map the stick, it doesn't "See" it. I had EA Support call me, and they didn't know what to do, and referenced me to the Forums. Yay. It's weird, there's no drop down to identify which controller you are trying to map (I have lots of different button boxes, controllers, etc.) so not being able to select which one I'm mapping indicates to me I can map them all at once, except...it doesn't. I'm using Origin, if anyone has any suggestions, i'm all ears. Mouse and Keyboard isn't really ideal at all.
Cytheiron
5 years ago
Having issues with my Thrustmaster T16000M as well game won't recognize my throttle or pedals. This was stated by EA as being a compatible HOTAS system. I'm using it on PC through Origin not Steam. I set flightstick 1 and 2 to T16000m and it thinks my flightstick is joystick 2 and not even recognizing the throttle or pedals as a controller at all, Any help?
EDIT: Actually figured it out my usb card I had it plugged into wasn't working. Plugged the throttle into an active USB port and it showed up in my windows controller restarted the game and had both the flightstick and throttle showing and could map the controls to either.
ducs
5 years ago
@Cytheiron I'm having the exact same issue. in-game it's like it doesnt exist at all.
mdoubleok
New Novice
5 years ago
Not working on the Xbox either. Every other game works with HOTAS.