Great video, just got PC for Farm Sim and ATS, so probably not getting the side panel but want to get wheel. Can you do video on wheels? What works best? Where do you start?
The button box is really nice, i've had one since early last year which I mainly used for space/flight sims, it's great honestly, biggest downside would be that it feels extremely cheap.
I use a G27 with pedals and shifter and For joysticks i use the Thrustmaster T.16000m Duo, these come with one stick for your right hand and the other for your left hand, and they are not too expensive either. They have plenty of buttons that you can map however you like. They work together really well wich is awsome for forestry. I also have a logitech controller for doing random stuff because i'm still used to consoles even though i prefer to play farmsim on pc. It takes some time to set up but the nice part is that you can use them all at once, there is no need to switch, unplug or anything. So mouse and keyboard, a controller, 2 joysticks, a steering wheel, a pedal box and shifter can all be used however you want. Great👌🏻
Nice review. Here's a million dollar question for some of you "GIANTS Partner" folks. Will FS22 (out of the box) work with my Logitech G27 on day one? I came into this franchise mid-ways through FS15. On day one with both FS17 and FS19, many owners of the G27 had issues getting the game to recognize the controllers. These were corrected typically with the first patch release. But one would think that GIANTS would learn from past errors and ensure the newer version will work with some of the older controllers. Hopefully they have...but time will tell.
@@fo4480 I actually found the setting. If you go to where you set the Mouse Sensitivity and press X on the keyboard, you get the option deadzone settings ☺️
I have had 2 of these, and the steering wheel. All of them broke within 3-6 month of regular playing. THe steering wheel gets very glitchy and isn't usable. And the side panel joystick broke on me twice. I just isn't a high quality product for something now owned by Logitech and with such a high price tag.
I just bought a 45€ Joystick instead. It has 15 buttons, a hand throttle and allows simultaneous use of both axis at one third the cost of the heavy equipment panel
I play FS on my gaming laptop as it’s hard to have a full blown PC since I’m a trucker. Do you know how well it will work with a laptop and no real place to clamp it down when In use?
I love the stream deck and I bought mine specifically for FS. After my logitech wheel it's the second most expensive single thing I've bought for Farm Sim and I have no regrets. I would even consider getting an XL for anyone who can afford it, but the standard one is totally fine.
I use this with PS4, & love it! I upgraded the steering knob to one for a riding mower. It's nice when planting to raise the planter & lower it with one button versus a combination of 2 buttons. It takes some time to get use to using it, but once you do, it's priceless in my book.
I've had my side panel since FS15, and what I remember is that every single button was pre-programmed. If FS17, though, the defaults changed and some were not programmed. It was even worse in FS19 as I had to reset most buttons and unlearn my previous settings. I'll probably have to do this all over again with FS22.
I found that FS22 has a lot more options for button programming and I was a bit overwhelmed to be honest. But I guess it is just a matter of thinking it out more and it is a good thing.
Great review Klutch! I wanna see what your ultimate and a budget friendly setup would be for FS. I’m trying to come up with a great PC setup for 22, and can’t seem to figure anything out would love to see what your ideas are on this. Thanks
I have the Heavy Equipment bundle. It said it works with fs19 and older, and for me it only works with fs19. The developers said it would work with fs22. I do t like it. Only the side panel. It also doesn't work with other games. Big sad.
I got the Heavy Equipment Bundle for Christmas, and i play on ps4! It seems to not work as well on FS22 as it does on FS19.. Im thinking in future updates for the game it will get better!
I have had it for awhile; also works in ATS and ETS ; the pedals and wheel peripherals not so good; using my thrustmaster wheel and pedals and ASP button box for ATS and Farming Sim 19
Interesting, I just got a side panel last week (knowing it’s shortcomings) and all my buttons were mapped by default though I have change a few. I used the same labeling system you did, busted out the old label maker. I’ve loved it so far but you’re right, need a wheel first which I had already.
@@CorvettePlayz If you go to the menu (Esc), then down to the last option which is for key bindings (icon looks like 4 cursor keys). Once there, down at the bottom there is a button to click that switches from keyboard to gamepad (X I think is the keyboard shortcut), on that screen you can assign buttons. The game identifies the side panel generically as a gamepad.
I use a Logitech flight sim control as my multi function control stick for Farm Sim. It is similar to what you might see on an airbus commercial jet or a fighter jet. It works a treat for controlling combines wheel loaders and tractors but I still use a game pad to control my driving movement. Who knows maybe Ill buy a wheel soon.
Ha, I've used my flight stick a few times but I do find it's a bit big for what I need it for in Farm Sim. Was trying to find a way to incorporate the X52 throttle into my farm sim setup but think that might be just too much.
@@KlutchSimulations I tried using the logitech 3D advantage joystick for things like front loader control but it didn't work so well mainly because the base cannot be attached to a surface like a desktop. I'm wondering if this can be used on games like ETS2 or ATS to assign splitter functions for the gearbox?
Disclaimer, I don't have the Heavy Equipment Panel, but something I thought of while watching this, was that the button assignment problem, is actually on Giants ends, because they did not predefine assignments in the game, not from Logitech's end. Keep up the great videos and I did enjoy the review.
Sadly that side roller has a very very short life span at least in my experience. And starts double inputting fast. The click option on it also very often toggles the roll buttons since day 1. The rest of the buttons despite being really cheap feeling have always worked very well. I've had this for 5 years now and truth is yes, I have used it a lot in many sims and it does become useful BUT it definitely does not deserve the 200 bucks price mark. Being a simple button box that is really steep. There are simply better options on amazon for that unless you really really want that joystick in which case button boxes + joystick or flight joysticks with the same amount of buttons are slightly more expensive. Just thought I'd share my experience with this since I know it's expensive and this might not be for everyone.
I just ordered one last week and will be here soon so I am glad people have done so many reviews so I know what I am getting into. I have played Farm sim since the first one, but never go this as I was not sure how it would actually be.
Kinda tells you how cheap the wheel and peddles are if they are only 100 bucks.. And I personally think this is over priced.. For less you can buy a Thrustmaster T.16000M stick and throttle and use the stick to work loaders, and the throttle as a hydro static throttle for combines, and you can use them in other things also.. I mean this is cool, don't get me wrong, but 100% not worth the money, not at that build quality and usefulness
Nice review lad. I have troubles with asigning key binds. And im thinking about sending it back. Like ill bind a key for a certain feature , then save it and it simpely does nothing in game. It goes right back to the keybinds that it came with. Anyone having the same issui?
$500 for a steering wheel and side panel. No wonder my son keeps asking for money for his games. I figured buying the $600 console and $60 games was enough(and it is im done buying this junk).
Its £110 and you think it should have back lite buttons...dude seriously for that price i think you are already getting way too much, compare to an elite controller at £155.
basically buy a logitech 3d pro and save yourself $150 personally i would send that back for a refund there aint $200 dollars of function or build quality in that imo i could probably break that in a day cheap and nasty looking.
$150 is absolutely overpriced. should be a third of that tops. no toggle buttons, cheap feeling and a joystick that has less functionality than an n64 controller easily makes this a no go in my book.
I didn't see where he posted his layout for side panel. fs 19 had a decent system but idr all the controls and having issues finding the correct buttons to map. if he never posted his, would any of you post yours?
Have you a g29 wheel set up video I'm having awful trouble getting my wheel to work properly im getting weird sticky points though in other games i dont
I own a wheel and the side panel. I agree with Klutch. For sure get a good wheel then the side panel. I also rely heavily on a stream deck. That can be a great though expensive option
um i have the sidepanel and im on a laptop and everything works good but the joystick dose work i can look with it but i cant move ive switched modes and everything but idk
i feel like the side console is not worth the money i use a logitech flight stick for frontloader stuff and have my keyboard on the side so it's like the side pannel but better
Thumbs up for Klutch to do some cable management! Do you have this controller already or are you going to be getting it?
i got two just looking at some stickers so i know what button does what
Great video, just got PC for Farm Sim and ATS, so probably not getting the side panel but want to get wheel. Can you do video on wheels? What works best? Where do you start?
Klutch, i have dual joysticks for logging and im thinking about getting the bundle since i have a corner type desk, so ill have dual monitors!
didnt know it comes with a banana lol
LoL...only cables? I had the same layer of dust in my desk too.... LoL...
If you drive tractors in real life... the box has to be on the right 😂
10000%
That was what I was thinking
It looks so wierd on the left to me
Depends on the company, because Kubota has stick that comes from the dash unless you got a third function seitch
It's a gaming setup not a real life ffs
Maybe he's left handed so it's more comfortable for him to have it on the left
The button box is really nice, i've had one since early last year which I mainly used for space/flight sims, it's great honestly, biggest downside would be that it feels extremely cheap.
That's because it is. Made in China = cheapest possible production. You don't get what you pay for.
I’m on the lookout for Kbot 👀
Did you not see him in the background? He's there....in the cage! Go back and look again and it helps when you click on the ads!
@@KlutchSimulations I feel like Kbot wrote this lol
I'm using the side panel together with the g29 on PS5 for FS19. Works really really well. Can't wait to use it with FS22
Hard luck mate with that as side panel don't work on fs 22
@@ashleymarquez1311 it does work...
@@DollerisThaOneOnly bonjour comment avez vous fait?
Does this work on FS22 for PS5?? I heard a while back that it didn't, can't find information if it was fixed or not. I want this setup for PS5.
@@Denny_Dust Well at least it did not work for me when fs22 came out, don't know about now
I use a G27 with pedals and shifter and
For joysticks i use the Thrustmaster T.16000m Duo, these come with one stick for your right hand and the other for your left hand, and they are not too expensive either. They have plenty of buttons that you can map however you like. They work together really well wich is awsome for forestry. I also have a logitech controller for doing random stuff because i'm still used to consoles even though i prefer to play farmsim on pc.
It takes some time to set up but the nice part is that you can use them all at once, there is no need to switch, unplug or anything. So mouse and keyboard, a controller, 2 joysticks, a steering wheel, a pedal box and shifter can all be used however you want. Great👌🏻
can you send me your control mapping? I just ordered your setup
Nice review. Here's a million dollar question for some of you "GIANTS Partner" folks. Will FS22 (out of the box) work with my Logitech G27 on day one? I came into this franchise mid-ways through FS15. On day one with both FS17 and FS19, many owners of the G27 had issues getting the game to recognize the controllers. These were corrected typically with the first patch release. But one would think that GIANTS would learn from past errors and ensure the newer version will work with some of the older controllers. Hopefully they have...but time will tell.
I'm still using my g27 and have no issues
@@silver1fangs I use a g29 and have a big deadzone in mine. Like 10-15 degrees on FS22, but not in FS19. Is that the case for you on the 27?
works fine for me
@@futuri same problem here with the deadzone. i set the ghub settings to 270° degrees its a bit better but not that nice to use :(
@@fo4480 I actually found the setting. If you go to where you set the Mouse Sensitivity and press X on the keyboard, you get the option deadzone settings ☺️
Microsoft need to pull their finger out and make this work for Xbox - along with Giants having another screen for assigning buttons!
To busy give ted talks about reducing the population
I have had 2 of these, and the steering wheel. All of them broke within 3-6 month of regular playing. THe steering wheel gets very glitchy and isn't usable. And the side panel joystick broke on me twice. I just isn't a high quality product for something now owned by Logitech and with such a high price tag.
I bought the whole package in 2016 (steering wheel, pedals and side panel) and it was pre-programmed for 2015, 2017 and 2019
The only thing programed for me was the joystick....huh weird!
Also for 22
You just have to reset al buttons
@@joostvanbemmelen6272 bonjour comment faut il faire pour réinitialiser les boutons svp ?
@@KlutchSimulationsI can’t program mine in fs22 controls some one help meeeeee
I just bought a 45€ Joystick instead. It has 15 buttons, a hand throttle and allows simultaneous use of both axis at one third the cost of the heavy equipment panel
I play FS on my gaming laptop as it’s hard to have a full blown PC since I’m a trucker. Do you know how well it will work with a laptop and no real place to clamp it down when In use?
I have my self this side panel but i love this banana for side comparasion
Wish xbox had something like this to make my gameplay more immersive
The side panel is absolute trash 0 out of 10 people would recommend it..
REALLY wish Logitech would make an updated version with much higher quality, like their racing wheels.
i have heard a lot that the side panel will not work on fs22 if you play on console.
Ah, banana for scale, I see youre a man of class as well.
i was looking at this, but ended up getting a stream deck as it can be used for more than just farm sim, also so many more buttons and configurability
I love the stream deck and I bought mine specifically for FS. After my logitech wheel it's the second most expensive single thing I've bought for Farm Sim and I have no regrets. I would even consider getting an XL for anyone who can afford it, but the standard one is totally fine.
@@StefanBacon I thought the 32 key would be too much, I was wrong but the 15 key is great
I use this with PS4, & love it! I upgraded the steering knob to one for a riding mower. It's nice when planting to raise the planter & lower it with one button versus a combination of 2 buttons. It takes some time to get use to using it, but once you do, it's priceless in my book.
Does yours only work with fs19? Because mine does, even though it says if works with fs19 and older
@@mrbluejeans09 idk
Does yours work for FS22? Mine worked fine for 19 but no longer works for 22 on ps4
How did you get it to work? We bought one for my son and it is not working with our PS4.
@@amydubrule8469 just plug both in to the front 2 USB ports. Should work. Mine only works with FS22 and FS19
Does this work with snowrunner game on xbox one?
I've had my side panel since FS15, and what I remember is that every single button was pre-programmed. If FS17, though, the defaults changed and some were not programmed. It was even worse in FS19 as I had to reset most buttons and unlearn my previous settings. I'll probably have to do this all over again with FS22.
I found that FS22 has a lot more options for button programming and I was a bit overwhelmed to be honest. But I guess it is just a matter of thinking it out more and it is a good thing.
Is that a banana on your desk or are you just happy to see me.. lol. Thanks for the excellent video!
What banana? There’s a banana? 🍌😝
I was able to hit reset for the button assignments and it assigned all the buttons.
Great review Klutch! I wanna see what your ultimate and a budget friendly setup would be for FS. I’m trying to come up with a great PC setup for 22, and can’t seem to figure anything out would love to see what your ideas are on this. Thanks
I have the Heavy Equipment bundle. It said it works with fs19 and older, and for me it only works with fs19. The developers said it would work with fs22. I do t like it. Only the side panel. It also doesn't work with other games. Big sad.
I dont understand it's not working for me I can only change camera and gears, I'm not able to control my front loader.
Ive got the panel but does anyone have a preset of all the controls that works fine bc i cant figure out a good layout for alle the controls
I got the Heavy Equipment Bundle for Christmas, and i play on ps4! It seems to not work as well on FS22 as it does on FS19.. Im thinking in future updates for the game it will get better!
does the banana come with it?
I have had it for awhile; also works in ATS and ETS ; the pedals and wheel peripherals not so good; using my thrustmaster wheel and pedals and ASP button box for ATS and Farming Sim 19
Me too; and the ASP Heavy Hauler with CB Mic works in ATS, ETS and Farming Sim 19
I use it with FS19, ATS, Train Sim World, Bus Simulator and more. Should work with any game that has button mapping
Interesting, I just got a side panel last week (knowing it’s shortcomings) and all my buttons were mapped by default though I have change a few. I used the same labeling system you did, busted out the old label maker. I’ve loved it so far but you’re right, need a wheel first which I had already.
It’s been two years but, I’m having trouble changing the buttons controls could anyone tell me how to do it on pc
@@CorvettePlayz If you go to the menu (Esc), then down to the last option which is for key bindings (icon looks like 4 cursor keys). Once there, down at the bottom there is a button to click that switches from keyboard to gamepad (X I think is the keyboard shortcut), on that screen you can assign buttons. The game identifies the side panel generically as a gamepad.
@@pipedreamin thank you I’ll try that 👍
Ha! Labels are for noobs, I memorize my buttons with my #BigBrainPower
lol....#bigbrain
I use a Logitech flight sim control as my multi function control stick for Farm Sim. It is similar to what you might see on an airbus commercial jet or a fighter jet. It works a treat for controlling combines wheel loaders and tractors but I still use a game pad to control my driving movement. Who knows maybe Ill buy a wheel soon.
Ha, I've used my flight stick a few times but I do find it's a bit big for what I need it for in Farm Sim. Was trying to find a way to incorporate the X52 throttle into my farm sim setup but think that might be just too much.
@@KlutchSimulations yeah. A flight Sim control can be a bit big but it is accurate for combine harvesters in terms of size.
@@KlutchSimulations I tried using the logitech 3D advantage joystick for things like front loader control but it didn't work so well mainly because the base cannot be attached to a surface like a desktop.
I'm wondering if this can be used on games like ETS2 or ATS to assign splitter functions for the gearbox?
works great in iRacing and I also use it in Forza and rally games as the joystick works great as a E brake. Tho I plan on getting a second for FS22
were you able just to assign the buttons or did you need some software?
@@alfonsorodriguez9055 just assign the buttons no extra software
I can see this being a lot more useful for a game like ksp
Disclaimer, I don't have the Heavy Equipment Panel, but something I thought of while watching this, was that the button assignment problem, is actually on Giants ends, because they did not predefine assignments in the game, not from Logitech's end. Keep up the great videos and I did enjoy the review.
Pretty sure mine does two functions on the joystick, I'm sure I can raise the loader and tip the bucket at the same time when pushing it diagonally.
It is expensive rubbish
Sadly that side roller has a very very short life span at least in my experience. And starts double inputting fast. The click option on it also very often toggles the roll buttons since day 1. The rest of the buttons despite being really cheap feeling have always worked very well. I've had this for 5 years now and truth is yes, I have used it a lot in many sims and it does become useful BUT it definitely does not deserve the 200 bucks price mark. Being a simple button box that is really steep. There are simply better options on amazon for that unless you really really want that joystick in which case button boxes + joystick or flight joysticks with the same amount of buttons are slightly more expensive. Just thought I'd share my experience with this since I know it's expensive and this might not be for everyone.
Made in china
I just ordered one last week and will be here soon so I am glad people have done so many reviews so I know what I am getting into. I have played Farm sim since the first one, but never go this as I was not sure how it would actually be.
What size desk can it fit, anyone? 😊
Kinda tells you how cheap the wheel and peddles are if they are only 100 bucks.. And I personally think this is over priced.. For less you can buy a Thrustmaster T.16000M stick and throttle and use the stick to work loaders, and the throttle as a hydro static throttle for combines, and you can use them in other things also.. I mean this is cool, don't get me wrong, but 100% not worth the money, not at that build quality and usefulness
Nice review lad. I have troubles with asigning key binds. And im thinking about sending it back. Like ill bind a key for a certain feature , then save it and it simpely does nothing in game. It goes right back to the keybinds that it came with. Anyone having the same issui?
$500 for a steering wheel and side panel. No wonder my son keeps asking for money for his games. I figured buying the $600 console and $60 games was enough(and it is im done buying this junk).
Its £110 and you think it should have back lite buttons...dude seriously for that price i think you are already getting way too much, compare to an elite controller at £155.
basically buy a logitech 3d pro and save yourself $150 personally i would send that back for a refund there aint $200 dollars of function or build quality in that imo i could probably break that in a day cheap and nasty looking.
Can you make a John Deere semi for ps4
$150 is absolutely overpriced. should be a third of that tops. no toggle buttons, cheap feeling and a joystick that has less functionality than an n64 controller easily makes this a no go in my book.
@$199 never worth it. @$80 price point yes. But never pay more than that for this! I owned one and returned it; terrible for price point.
I didn't see where he posted his layout for side panel. fs 19 had a decent system but idr all the controls and having issues finding the correct buttons to map. if he never posted his, would any of you post yours?
Was really hoping to see your button mapping, guess you forgot the link like you had said?
This looks really cool! I work at John Deere as a mechanic and being able to have something physical to use while playing fs19 sounds awesome.
Have you a g29 wheel set up video I'm having awful trouble getting my wheel to work properly im getting weird sticky points though in other games i dont
I own a wheel and the side panel. I agree with Klutch. For sure get a good wheel then the side panel. I also rely heavily on a stream deck. That can be a great though expensive option
Atleast labels, and maybe a key to start and stop the engines.. WTH it's a equipment for å simulator... God dang
I just bought it but not for Farming Simulator. I bought it specificalli to use in sim-racing and truck-sims
um i have the sidepanel and im on a laptop and everything works good but the joystick dose work i can look with it but i cant move ive switched modes and everything but idk
Why can’t I buy the collectors edition in Canada? Through your link. Says not available in country selected.
i piad £300 for the heavy equipment bundle and coz it not working i have stop playing a game i really like
This is bull I have FS22 and can't use side panel thanks But works great on FS19 for PS5
The only thing that's Logitech on this disaster of a product is the wheel scroll that was actually stolen from a regular mouse. What a shame :(
DjGoHam is one of my favourite youtubers!!! along with moose2006
WTH?? What did I ever do to you that you keep deleting my comments???????? And not even an explanation??
Does anyone have the same problem as me where the side panel won't work on ps4 but the steering wheel will 9f anyone knows what's wrong plz help me
i feel like the side console is not worth the money i use a logitech flight stick for frontloader stuff and have my keyboard on the side so it's like the side pannel but better
Not much different than the one they came out with for FS19. Looks like its the same cheap quality.
I can't find the video where DJ got it working on a Xbox.. anyone have a quick link???
i have a flight stick and just use it for the front loader and have a 60% keyboard for my buttons
just wanted to say you have a sports announcer voice. clear and easy to hear (which s good for someone like me who wears hearin aids)
I'm looking into a steering wheel because by default driving in the game is hell with a keyboard.
I bought this to 19 and I got fs22 and the side panel doesn’t work the buttons doesn’t do anything can someone help
can the buttons be recapped to any keyboard function? I wanna use it for gts laspdfr mod and use it as a police car center console
Can you help me find the link you talked about showing how yours is setup for commands please?
It doesn't work for xbox s nothing works for xbox but the default controller!! That's terrible
Why use this ? just use sim dashboard installed on a tablet !!!!! Costs nothing if you have a tablet available.
The issue with these is that it is the only one avaible, and it's not cheap because they can ask whatever price they want, sadly.
Can't find where you posted what your buttons do. Also how did you those little button labels? Thanks
So the joystick is 4 directional not 8 like we're used to since the Mega Drive (Genesis)
So just another money grab lmao $200 for that?? Logitech has went down hill
I have the side panel, would be nice to see it ship with a few label ready overlay for the buttons.
I just bought this but have been using a stream deck xl and a reg stream deck as my side panels
You can get teh full set with teh wheels for the cost of just this side panel right now, until the end of today
So my T16000m FCS + G29 will work better, gotcha
WTF is taht behind your monitors....... dude... clean that up
I’ll stick to my controller and steering wheel /peddles 🤣😂
You mentioned to post a link to the description for the buttons. Where?
Can this work with Nintendo Switch and other driving games
sorry, but your background music was unbearable.
This is for PC only correct? It won’t work for Xbox?
Mine won't show up like that in the settings, something wrong in steam with it
Would love for someone to a better execution on these types of products.
Cable Managment on your dash doesnt exist hmm? hahah what a mess
02:16 - I feel like we need to slot a "That's what she said" joke in here.
The box includes a banana?? Interesting. I’m partial to mango myself. Lol take care & stay safe bud. Cheers
must be the "Gerti edition"
Banana for scale muchacho! ;)
side panel goes on the right side, ever seen a tracktor with equipment on the left.. NOPE..
we need a optional gps screen for this, change my mind
It dont come with that yeller nanner thar?
Why is there a banana, does it come with side panel? xD
Side panel works on PS4 for 22 not on PS5 or XBOX S/X