A commander returning to Elite Dangerous after five years seeks guidance on adapting to current gameplay without their previous HOTAS controller. Limited to an Xbox controller or mouse and keyboard, they prefer the controller and question its viability for competitive play. They also wonder if their fully outfitted Anaconda, Python, and Asp ships remain effective or have become outdated. Additionally, the player debates whether to continue on their old account or start fresh, concerned about the grind to regain status. This highlights ongoing community interest in controller accessibility and ship meta relevance.
- Player prefers Xbox controller over mouse and keyboard.
- Questions ship competitiveness and account continuation.