How do I set up a joystick for War Thunder?

1. go to control setting menu with joystick plugged in.
2. go to bottom left control setup wizard.
3. leave it on custom and click bottom right button.
4. go through the setup process and map the functions.

Can War Thunder be played with a joystick?

The problem is not with the joystick, it’s with the game. War Thunder is one of, if not the only flight combat game that players can use a mouse with very effectively. The problem is that joysticks don’t work as well as they should and that has been an issue with the game since it’s inception.

What is the best joystick for War Thunder?

I’ve always been happy with a cheapy Logitech 3D Pro. Other sticks have better contact sensors but the 3D Pro just has a great button layout IMO… particularly the thumb button for secondary guns like cannons while the trigger controls MG’s. The 3D Pro is perfect for War Thunder.

How do you calibrate joystick in War Thunder?

Joystick Setup

1. Go to Controls tab.
2. Run the Controls Setup Wizard.
3. Choose your unit type.
4. Then select your joystick model. If there is no your joystick model, then you have to adjust controls settings manually. Also, we do not guarantee that the game will completely support a joystick which is not from the list.

Do you need a joystick to play War Thunder?

Joystick controll in this game was very good back when it first went open Beta, which is why if you look up reviews on the game when it went pulic it was seen as a great flight game that bordered on Sim quality. Only one problem, most players use a Mouse, AKA 2-axis movment, and planes require 3 axis of controll.

Do you want to auto re-center view in War Thunder?

THIS WILL DO MORE FOR YOUR JOYSTICK CONTROL THAN ANY OTHER SINGLE THING YOU CAN DO IN GAME. Almost every joystick has a HAT SWITCH that is commonly used to look around. This, of course, will not apply to HEADTRACKERS. During the WIZARD process, after you set the axis for your hat switch, it will ask a question. Do you want to auto re-center view?

Do you need a mouse to play War Thunder?

Only one problem, most players use a Mouse, AKA 2-axis movment, and planes require 3 axis of controll. This meant that when Mouse Aimers went against Joysitck users they regualrly got out manuvered becuase we had full 3 axis controll and they didnt. They cried like babies about it being unfair.

What should I do before setting up my joystick?

PLEASE READ THIS ALL THE WAY THROUGH BEFORE STARTING JOYSTICK SET UP. *****I RECOMMEND YOU INSTALL THE DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE FOR YOUR JOYSTICK. DO NOT LET WINDOWS BUILD DRIVERS FOR YOUR STICK. CERTAIN FUNCTIONS MAY NOT WORK!***** Basic Joystick Setup Guide: This is a generic joystick setup guide.