HOT-AS-heck! Recommend great peripherals for Elite Dangerous!

When it comes to gear recommendations for Elite Dangerous, many players tend to focus on setups like HOTAS, HOSAS, or MOSAS. While these are excellent choices for flight simulation, I’d like to suggest something more versatile that not only works for Elite Dangerous but can be applied to many other games as well—the Azeron Cyborg Compact Command Pad.

This unique device functions as a keyboard alternative, but rather than using traditional keys, it fits like a glove, with each finger controlling up to five mappable buttons. These buttons aren’t just any buttons -they use Omron mouse switches, providing a high level of responsiveness and tactile feedback. This makes it perfect for Elite Dangerous, where fast and precise commands are key.

Why do I think it’s great? If you use a VR headset, it can be tricky to find the right keys on a traditional keyboard since you can't see what you're pressing. However, with the Azeron Cyborg Compact, each finger is naturally "locked" into its own position, almost like it’s sitting in its own cockpit. This allows you to instinctively know what button you're pressing without having to look down, making it incredibly useful in a VR environment where you're fully immersed.

Another great feature is the thumb area, which includes both a D-pad and a fully functional analog stick. This allows you to map controls like camera movement, meaning you can control the game almost entirely with one hand, holding a coffee in another hand while you navigatiing among the asteroids

If this device piques your interest, let me know - I’d be happy to write a full review!

1. TrackIR 5

   

   

2. This is a device you put on your head to make games where you act like a pilot or driver feel very real. It also helps in games where you move around a lot. Let's talk about a few things it does well:

   Real View: When you move your head, the game camera moves the same way. This makes you feel like you are right there. Look up to see the top of your ship, down to see controls, and side to side to see around. It helps you see things on the edge of your view, so you know which way to turn.

   True to Life: Using a mouse or game stick is not the same as how we truly see.

   Works with Many Games: You can use it in lots of other games that let you drive or fly.

3. Link: Amazon.com: TrackIr 5 Optical Head USB Tracking System Bundle + Track Clip PRO : Video Games

4. This is a high-end item because it's highly precise and greatly improves how real a game feels. Yet, it costs less than a full VR kit but still gives a close feel of being there.

1. THRUSTMASTER T16000M FCS flight pack

2. recognize for value and performance

3. https://shopee.co.id/Thrustmaster-T.16000M-FCS-FLIGHT-PACK-Joystick-Throttle-and-Rudder-i.35441254.6841004760

4. accuracy due to the high quality hall effect sensors used in it's construction Joystick, Throtle, Rudder Pedals and the design very sporty it's look for professional player's also the price not make burn your wallet

   

   

My recommendation for peripherals would be the TrackIr 5

Amazon.com: TrackIr 5 Optical Head USB Tracking System Bundle + Track Clip PRO : Video Games

It is amazing device for who plays with a big or multiple monitor. It will give the possibility to you look around while piloting the ship, I will giver advantage in combat to see to where your target is going or from where it is coming!

It is a relative simple technology not so expensive but it isn't all that cheap. It will track your head movement and transcript it to the game making your camera follow your head move. If you look to the left your game will move the camera to the left.

Logitech - X52 H.O.T.A.S.

This was the best affordable option for me when ED was released.

Logitech G X52 Flight Space Simulator Throttle & Stick - UK

Logitech G X52 Throttle & Stick for space and flight simulator games delivers responsive, precise cockpit controls for dogfights, space missions, and more.

www.logitechg.com

This is a mid range cost as there are suitable products that are cheaper and also much higher tier products for those without a budget cap. I have used mine without any issues for years and it has never let me down.

I also highly recommend playing in VR, the immersion and 3D cockpit just blew me away the first time I stepped into game (Oculus DK2) the graphics were always a bit grainy due to screendoor effect due to pixels, thankfully I now use the Meta Quest 3 with cable to PC and the pancake lens are a million times better so you don't even notice any pixels, the only danger is once you have played in VR it's much harder to go back to flatscreen (unless you have a crazy huge curved/multimonitor setup)

https://www.meta.com/gb/quest/quest-3/

and again, there are more expensive VR headsets with amazing resolutions/FOV if your budget allows, I'm more than happy with the Quest3 for the price.