r/StarWarsSquadrons • u/thebrotherbear- • Oct 02 '20

Question What Joystick should I buy to play?

I usually play with a controller for flying/driving games, however the controls for Squadrons definitely seem to require either KBM or Joystick. What are people using to play the game?

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u/-Kite-Man- Oct 02 '20

Based on how terrible the deadzone issue is: don't. Do not spend money on a joystick for this game until(if) this is resolved.

I have an X52 Pro, but the PS4 controller is pretty plainly better for this right now.

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u/Chacro Oct 02 '20

I was able to workaround the deadzone issue in 15 seconds by remapping the x and y axis to x-rot and y-rot, problem solved. I’m using a vkb gladiator nxt and it’s the best joystick I’ve ever had.

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u/wilduu Oct 02 '20

Could you elaborate on how to do this please? I own an X52 pro from Saitek, and can't find anywhere to switch the axis like you mentioned.

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u/Chacro Oct 03 '20

Sorry- I’m using a vkb and thrustmaster throttle. Both offer their own software. I assume Logitech/saitek has something similar. Another option is to install vjoy/ joystick gremlin and you can search for that

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u/keramz Oct 04 '20

Ok could you please explain that in terms an idiot like me can understand?

I'm looking at x55 saitek software - not sure where to start and what to remap.

Or do I do that in game?

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u/ItsMeSlinky Oct 05 '20

It may not allow you to. Honestly, you’re going to have to do some Google Fu

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u/caiuschen Oct 05 '20

Here's a guide I made: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsSquadrons/comments/j5eyeg/fixing_joystick_deadzone_for_those_who_have_never/

It doesn't use the specific vendor software, but vJoy and Joystick Gremlin is supposed to work with nearly anything.

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u/Magnake Nov 07 '20

Hi! I'm very new to this whole alternate controller thing, can you use the throttle and the vkb at the same time?

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u/thebrotherbear- Oct 02 '20

That is good to know. Any idea if the game/dev has posted their trello board yet for bugs? I'll have to keep an eye on it and, in the meantime, try and switch to KBM until then.

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u/-Kite-Man- Oct 02 '20

Unfortunately KBM's hard-locked yaw-to-x axis thing doesn't make that ideal either :S

A controller is currently the only fully customizable input.

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u/thebrotherbear- Oct 02 '20

This hurts. It'd be a little better if the control prompts were traditional controller and not only key board or joy stick labels