Joystick Control in BF3

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Jump3rRay
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Joystick Control in BF3

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It's seems a bit touchy in BF3. Joystick control that is. I picked up the Logitech Extreme 3d Pro. Took some searching to get things working right, but the stick is still a bit sluggish in game. From what I have read, they need to fix this issue with a patch.
Beaver I will try to find the link I used to get my sick working in BF3. Anyone else using a joystick in game?

Basically what I did, was this.
Entered the game via campaign mode. removed all joystick bindings.
Saved the configuration and exited the game.
I then re-entered the game in campaign mode and set the bindings as I like them / wanted them, saved and exited and was able to fly using my new joystick.
One other note though. If you have a throttle on the joystick, make sure the strottle is in the off / lowest position. Otherwise you won't be able to run, reload or fire your weapons..
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Yeah I removed ALL the defaults and re-did it according to how I wanted it set up. Some of my buttons it called "gamepad up," "gamepad down," etc. So it wasn't a plug in and go kind of thing. When I first tried to use it, it stilll had infantry stuff mapped and I was running around just emptying full clips of ammo over and over.

It seems OK now. I'm not a great pilot and tend to overcommit but I don't think I can honestly blame that on the joystick :)
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I got a joystick for Christmas but it dont have rudder control :[ so I am going to take it back and get one that does have rudder control as for now the normal Keyboard method will work Arrows and A,S,W,D for the win
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I returned my Joystick today. Useless in the game until they fix it. Very sluggish and non responsive.
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Noticed that Whirly. It's disappointing really.
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The game makers seem to be interested in feedback in order to improve gameplay. Have you guys posted some of your joystick concerns on their forums?

I was thinking of getting myself a joystick, but will hold off. Instead I opted for a 24" monitor :D :D
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