I want to learn how to fly now in BF2. The first thing I need is a good joystick. Which joystick is the best. Price doesnt matter as long as its not really over the top
I use to fly with Logitech Attack 3, but now I fly with Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. I know a lot of people that actually fly with that and they are damn good pilots. If you need help just message me on XFIRE and I'll help you a bit.
mouse+keyboard
screw the joystick, theres not really enough room on my desk for it anyway. As long as you aren't fighting an ace pilot, you'll do fine without a joystick.
screw the joystick, theres not really enough room on my desk for it anyway. As long as you aren't fighting an ace pilot, you'll do fine without a joystick.
ONLY fly jets with your joystick, otherwise get good with your mouse and keyboard for helis.
Listen to this man!Computer_Guy wrote:
ONLY fly jets with your joystick, otherwise get good with your mouse and keyboard for helis.
I use a Saitek evolution pro,it's a damn nice joystick.
I picked up a Saitek X52 which is awesome. Separate throttle control and joystick. Lots of features you can program in via the games control panels. Flying the plane is the easy part, killing and not being killed takes lots of practice though so whichever joystick you do go for, take your time getting used to it. I am not an expert pilot, but I do enjoy flying around and the X52 makes it all the more pleasurable.
If you want to be a good pilot, check out the guides Here. Take what you need and adapt it to your style of play.
If you want to be a good pilot, check out the guides Here. Take what you need and adapt it to your style of play.
Use the natural joystick. Gamers prefer it 4 to 1.
Ryan wrote:
Use the natural joystick. Gamers prefer it 4 to 1.
I also recommend the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro.
I have been using this.
http://www.thrustmaster.com/product.asp … atformID=5
It isn't too bad, but had a few features I liked.
#1 - Twist feature (rudder control) for the joystick, or it can be fixed for forward, back, left, right only.
#2 - Has large throttle controller.
#3 - Has a rocker controller (rudder control) on the throttle, if you choose NOT to use the twist control on joystick. Just flip a switch.
#4 - Has a tension adjustment for sensitivity.
#5 - It can be used as 1 unit, or seperated into 2.
#6 - 8 programmable buttons + the MG Trigger.
I suggest you go to a Best Buy, or wherever they have a bunch displayed, and actually handle a few and see what feels comfortable to you. This one by far is NOT the best out there but I only fly in BF2, and it was only approx. $60 dollars.
Good luck.
http://www.thrustmaster.com/product.asp … atformID=5
It isn't too bad, but had a few features I liked.
#1 - Twist feature (rudder control) for the joystick, or it can be fixed for forward, back, left, right only.
#2 - Has large throttle controller.
#3 - Has a rocker controller (rudder control) on the throttle, if you choose NOT to use the twist control on joystick. Just flip a switch.
#4 - Has a tension adjustment for sensitivity.
#5 - It can be used as 1 unit, or seperated into 2.
#6 - 8 programmable buttons + the MG Trigger.
I suggest you go to a Best Buy, or wherever they have a bunch displayed, and actually handle a few and see what feels comfortable to you. This one by far is NOT the best out there but I only fly in BF2, and it was only approx. $60 dollars.
Good luck.
Saitek P2500, cheap and effective.
Is there anyway to be a good jet pilot without a stick? I dont use one and Do alright.......
Should this not be in tech?
Thats what I have, and it owns.Chaos_nation wrote:
I picked up a Saitek X52 which is awesome. Separate throttle control and joystick. Lots of features you can program in via the games control panels. Flying the plane is the easy part, killing and not being killed takes lots of practice though so whichever joystick you do go for, take your time getting used to it. I am not an expert pilot, but I do enjoy flying around and the X52 makes it all the more pleasurable.
If you want to be a good pilot, check out the guides Here. Take what you need and adapt it to your style of play.
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F spending all that money on a joystick for flying in bf2. Just get an adapter for your console controllers. Usually about $10. Not to mention playing NES roms is much better with the controller.
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I own without a joystick. You dont find many Ace pilots in bf2. So i wouldnt bother with spending the money.
C H S PRODUCTS are sort of authentic, but they may be a little too much in price I think, at a hundred bucks a piece.
Another hundred for throttle, and another hundred for pedals...
but BF2 doesent even support three simultaneous controllers at once, only two, so fuck BF2! "Lock On" anybody?
Thrustmaster products are elite and are for serious
flight-sim-enthusiasts such as myself... I've seen them but never owned one.
Another hundred for throttle, and another hundred for pedals...
but BF2 doesent even support three simultaneous controllers at once, only two, so fuck BF2! "Lock On" anybody?
Thrustmaster products are elite and are for serious
flight-sim-enthusiasts such as myself... I've seen them but never owned one.
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too much....over kill.Ricerckt93 wrote:
I have been using this.
http://www.thrustmaster.com/product.asp … atformID=5
It isn't too bad, but had a few features I liked.
#1 - Twist feature (rudder control) for the joystick, or it can be fixed for forward, back, left, right only.
#2 - Has large throttle controller.
#3 - Has a rocker controller (rudder control) on the throttle, if you choose NOT to use the twist control on joystick. Just flip a switch.
#4 - Has a tension adjustment for sensitivity.
#5 - It can be used as 1 unit, or seperated into 2.
#6 - 8 programmable buttons + the MG Trigger.
I suggest you go to a Best Buy, or wherever they have a bunch displayed, and actually handle a few and see what feels comfortable to you. This one by far is NOT the best out there but I only fly in BF2, and it was only approx. $60 dollars.
Good luck.
i went to walmart and bought a Saitek ST290 Pro and do just fine. $20 ftw!
I got an MS sidewinder force feedback 2
It's awesome
It's awesome
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I use to fly with Logitech Attack 3, but now I fly with Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. I know a lot of people that actually fly with that and they are damn good pilots. If you need help just message me on XFIRE and I'll help you a bit.
genius_man16 wrote:
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I have one, but after a few months of use it turned to shit. the calibration is off and cant be set back to normal and everything i fly constantly pulls left no matter how many times i adjust controls or recalibrate. ive heard of others having similar problems as well. theyre great at first, but go bad and need replacing.iNeedUrFace4Soup wrote:
I also recommend the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro.
i recommend a saitek
Agreed mate... me and my G5 mouse can out manouver any pilot i have ever encountedS.Lythberg wrote:
mouse+keyboard
screw the joystick, theres not really enough room on my desk for it anyway. As long as you aren't fighting an ace pilot, you'll do fine without a joystick.