Using a PS3 Controller for PR

[Smegburt_funkledink]

Originally Posted by gazzthompson

mouse and keyboard > controller , in EVERY way... why would u use a controller ?

Usually I would agree with this but having analogue buttons/flaps/joysticks at your thumbs is much better for controlling vehicles. I sometimes use the throttle on my controller for jeeps and trucks. A full size Joystick will always be better than m&k for aircraft too.

Originally Posted by SomebodySomeone

Why the hell use a controller for PR?

Have you seen how British crewmen operate Challenger 2's? No, didn't think so.

[Redamare]

ahahah i would 100% do that for like a day or 2 if i had one lollol .... ive herd of people using Joy sticks ... not only for jets for Player movment... i DONT get it ;S

[Smegburt_funkledink]

Player movement with a joystick makes more sense too. Rather than being restricted to Walk > Run > Sprint, you'd have the ability to move at any pace you wish with analogue controls.

[iwillkillyouhun]

omg that would be so awesome

[agentcell]

I also want to use a PS3 controller. Can I use the analogue stick to move my character because I read someone saying you cant.

[Snazz]

Originally Posted by Tirak

keyboard and mouse are good for infantry, decent for land vehicles, but suck at anything that flies.

I've always used keyboard and mouse for flying, no problems.

Flying fixed wing aircraft can be easier with a joystick but personally it's not worth the loss of accuracy and desk space.

Can't stand using a joystick for helicopters.

[Warhero.]

I've tried to use it, but it is absolute rubbish as my computer doesnt properly understand the value's of the potentiometers inside the controller. only making me able to 0% - 50% - 100% of the throttle and it tends to bug out now and than.

I prefer using mouse and keyboard honestly

[Epipen]

Originally Posted by Tirak

For helicopters mate, keyboard and mouse are good for infantry, decent for land vehicles, but suck at anything that flies.

i use mouse and keyboard on flying helicopters, and it's easier than with my joystick... , i used to use keyboard and mouse on aircraft too and it was very easy to control too, but with the joystick it's + fun...

[Twonkle]

I only use my keyboard when I'm flying, and it turns out great.

[gumball360]

Sorry I'm such an avid flight simmer, but I don't get how anyone could fly without a joystick! I suppose for vBF2 or PR you don't have to worry about flight dynamics very much, since the flight models are very forgiving. But for someone like me who is used to playing games like DCS Black Shark, a M+K is way too clunky. W to go up and S to go down offers no precision for the throttle/collective. And by default, the Y-axis of the mouse is reversed, which led to a few crashes before I was able to integrate my joystick.

Back to the topic at hand. As an experienced console gamer, I totally understand how someone would be more comfortable with a controller. It's just a matter of preference.