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#1 IMPERIUS ERADICUS

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 04:10 PM

I have a Razer Naga mouse and a Logitech Extreme™ 3D Pro.
What you guys plan on using?

#2 Argann

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 04:38 PM

Mouse initially, then splurge on a new joystick, see if it's any fun.

#3 Bongo TauKat

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 04:50 PM

HOTAS T-Flight Thrustmaster ($16.99 at some sites, $50 if you don't shop around).

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#4 Lunchmeat

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 04:57 PM

Just ordered 4 Logitech 11BTN Extreme 3D Pro Twist flightsticks from amazon.ca, they are on sale and an excellent stick. Free shipping in Canada.

Edited by Lunchmeat, 29 June 2012 - 04:57 PM.


#5 Rokuzachi

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 05:03 PM

I've got a Naga also and am going to try using my X52 Pro stick for it, but it's been so long since I've played a mech game I honestly don't know which one I'll be more comfortable with.

#6 Argann

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 05:07 PM

You may want to wait till you are in the beta before you grab a Joystick, what if you can't throttle your speed in game.

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 05:20 PM

Back in the old Mechwarrior days, my favorite combo was keyboard and Saitek P8000 for throttle and command entry, mouse for turret aiming, and foot pedals for turning my mech. The foot pedals were the big key, as it took a major part of movement off my hands, literally.

The Razer Artemis (http://www.razerzone.com/artemis) looks very cool, but I need to know what it will provide for throttle control, and if there is a foot pedal option.

#8 Kumakichi

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 05:50 PM

View PostNCIceman, on 29 June 2012 - 05:20 PM, said:

but I need to know what it will provide for throttle control, and if there is a foot pedal option.


Looks like there is some small throttle on the left side keypad thing.

#9 Voss Korgan

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 05:52 PM

Razer Nostromo and mouse for me.

#10 KaOTiK911

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 06:36 PM

I'm tempted to use my Steel Battalion setup, but in the end I'll probably stick to keyboard and mouse unless I really don't like the controls.

#11 IMPERIUS ERADICUS

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 06:36 PM

Oh I have a Razer Anansi Keyboard too.

#12 Sarouter

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 06:53 PM

I am keyboard mouse guy. That has always been my style. This mostly due to the fact I don't use a variety of weapons.

Normally just energy weapons and maybe missiles. Just my opinion

#13 PeptoB

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 06:55 PM

Joystick all the way baby!!!

Thrustmaster T.16000M, with personal mapped profile....WOOT (hope it work hehe)

Pepto :)

#14 Raster

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 07:01 PM

I'm going to try my Cyborg X. The Challange I have though is, I'm Left handed and have had to train myself to use my Right with the Cyborg.

#15 Maxxinator

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 07:02 PM

Still using my old Logitech Extreme3D Pro.

#16 Brohymm

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 07:05 PM

Razer Nostromo keypad ,Anansi keyboard and logitech m570 mouse are what i'll be using.

Definitely interested in that Razer Artemis. Hopefully it doesn't cost a fortune.

Edited by Brohymm, 29 June 2012 - 07:08 PM.


#17 trycksh0t

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 07:14 PM

Much as I'd love a joystick + throttle, my desk is tiny so KB/Mouse it is. Not at home, so I can't tell you specifically what my hardware is (oh noes), but it's worked for me thus far (X3:Terran Conflict and Albion Prelude can attest to that....so many controls...).

#18 xxx WreckinBallRaj xxx

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 07:21 PM

I used a joy stick when I was a kid and MW2 was new. But I'd likely never be able to get back into that again. These days I'm too comfortable with either a mouse or controller.

#19 Limnus

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 07:26 PM

I thought I'd be going mouse/keyboard for MechWarrior, but trying to torso twist while going back and playing older games was too complex. So I went out and bought a Saitek Cyborg-X joystick and I'm quite happy with how it turned out.

#20 Robert Silverton

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 07:31 PM

HOTAS T-Flight Thrustmaster gots it now i need something to use it with. Hummm beta plsss





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