Need recommendation for Joystick for BF 1942.

[DanFungus]

Originally posted by: Mutilator
Bleh I tried my logitech joystick... didn't like it.
My desk just isn't setup so that I can reach the keyboard, mouse, and joystick comfortably simultaneously. Plus the joystick wasn't nearly as pin point accurate as I am with my mouseman. Sure it can do rolls easier but it can't line up for that perfect bomb in the left eye like my dual optical can.
Maybe I'll go to my parents and get my old Thrustmaster joystick and try that one day.

I'd like to see a desk, or person for that matter that could reach all three at the same time, and to use them all effectively

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: DanFungus

Originally posted by: Mutilator
Bleh I tried my logitech joystick... didn't like it.
My desk just isn't setup so that I can reach the keyboard, mouse, and joystick comfortably simultaneously. Plus the joystick wasn't nearly as pin point accurate as I am with my mouseman. Sure it can do rolls easier but it can't line up for that perfect bomb in the left eye like my dual optical can.
Maybe I'll go to my parents and get my old Thrustmaster joystick and try that one day.

I'd like to see a desk, or person for that matter that could reach all three at the same time, and to use them all effectively

Here's my setup, works great for me:

http://pics.paulsonator.com/users/NFS4/P1000125.jpg

 

[DT4K]

I just got the Logitech Wingman Digital Extreme 3D for $29.99 at Target. I never had a joystick before and I was a pretty decent BF1942 pilot with keyboard and mouse. But I thought it might be nicer to fly with a stick. Mostly for the adjustable throttle and not having to keep picking the mouse up when making a long turn. The stick definitely gives me quicker control even though I had my mouse sensitivity turned all the way up, but I haven't gotten used to it. I am having a hard time flying with the stick. It seems like I am oversteering. Hopefully it is just a matter of getting used to it.

The stick has all the features others mentioned (hat-switch, twist-handle for rudder, etc.) But it feels sort of loose and wobbly when it's centered.

I have a desk with a slide out tray that is not much wider than the width of my keyboard and mousepad. But since all the keys I use for BF are on the left of the keyboard, I can rotate the keyboard counter-clockwise about 45 degrees. So the right side of the keyboard is further back. Then I can fit my joystick between my keyboard and mouse even on my slide-out tray. This works fine for me and switching isn't a problem.

 

[SithSolo1]

Originally posted by: Celeryman
I fly nicely with a keyboard and mouse. Anybody else crazy like that?

Its the only way to fly.

 

[Kowan]

I use a MS Sidewinder FF 2 in CFS/CFS2 and BF1942.
It's a problem with the code on the throttle control of the game.
Pretty screwy until you figure it out. I was rolling back off the hill on Wake Island LoL.

 

[Dulanic]

So many MS joysticks... I hate em, I couldnt get used to the feel, didnt like how the buttons felt, I like a "click" when I press the button so I know for sure I pressed it, makes things easier. Im in love with my Logitech Strike Force 3D.

 

[CrazySaint]

Originally posted by: Celeryman
I fly nicely with a keyboard and mouse. Anybody else crazy like that?

Crazy is my name With the sensitivity cranked up on my mouse, I manage to fly the planes pretty well - even barrel rolls and tight places. Granted, a joystick would be far better, but since this is primarily an FPS not a flight sim and that the flight physics are rather, ah, relaxed it works.

 

[Mutilator]

Sorry to bring this back from the dead but I thought you guys should know I'm now using a joystick to fly.
I went to my parents house last week and got my old CH F16 Combatstick. It fits nicely beside my keyboard so I can now reach the keyboard and mouse or keyboard and joystick at the same time. Now not only do I strafe any target on the ground... but I also injoy swooping down and hitting the infantry with my wings.
I don't think they enjoy it as much as me though.

Now I just have to master the timing for bombing in 1st person view... right now I basically fly about 2ft above the target and bomb em... but that hurts me sometimes too.
Maybe one day I'll save up some $$$ and buy this.