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    joystick on BF1942?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by XxLblinkxX, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. XxLblinkxX

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    im not sure if its convenient to buy a joystick for this game(first of all, is it possible :p). i do like flying games so i might need the joystick later on...

    sooo.. any opinion is Ok.

    p.s if anyone has played any of the BF games with a joystick PLZ post an opinion :D

    thx
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 12, 2007
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  2. XxLblinkxX

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    anyone, just wanna hear if its convenient or an opinion......
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 12, 2007
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    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    I use a joystick in BF2.
     
    Patrick, Sep 12, 2007
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    A joystick was a must in BF2, it was a nightmare flying the planes and helicopters without one. The controls for the aircraft in BF2142 are easy to handle with the keyboard. If you are planning to get a decent flight sim then a joystick is a major must.
     
    tphilly1984, Sep 12, 2007
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  5. XxLblinkxX

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    and do you use it on vechicules(airplanes,etc) only.. or do you use it on everything(the person, vechicles, turrents, etc)?
     
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    only for aircraft in BF2 and 1942, not needed for cars, tanks, soldiers etc
     
    tphilly1984, Sep 12, 2007
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  7. XxLblinkxX

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    cool!! :p so you mean that when i enter the airplane i get the joystick right and viceversa? and will the joystick be compatible with my lappy?
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 12, 2007
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I fly planes and helicopters in bf2 with a mouse and keyboard and find it much more effective than a keyboard.

    It is not a must, it is user preference.
     
    usapatriot, Sep 12, 2007
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  9. XxLblinkxX

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    but maybe with a laptop its harder with a mouse?¿
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 12, 2007
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    yeah a usb mouse is essential for on a laptop when playing bf games. I have both mouse, joystick and numberpad all plugged in for playing games
     
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  11. XxLblinkxX

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    yeah, i would love having that but i got "poor" with the money i spent on my lappy.... thx for the opinions :D

    p.s .. so im gonna have to use the joystick on the soldier, or just on planes?cuz i dont plan playing soldier with a joystick :p you just use it when you get on the plane right?
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 12, 2007
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