Arma 2 controllers?

[Gruntcrazy 10]

When i was playing the demo i realized that flying helicopters is not as easy as it was in Flashpoint, and i was wondering if it was possible to set up an xbox360 controller to run on ARMA 2. I can set up my controller to work on my pc but before i start downloading things, has anyone else heard of or IS using a diffrent controller then the keyboard?:confused:

[TimRiceSE 10]

of course you can use more than a keyboard as a controller in ArmA2. I have a stick for flying fixed/rotary wing. Im sure ive heard of people using 360 controllers in arma2, so im sure you cna fly with it too.

[Gruntcrazy 10]

thankyou so much i kept crashing in the demo this game is quiet diffrent, i enjoy it. if this game was like cod i would be disapointed. the only thing im having trouble with is flying and the map maker, where is the menu when u spawn objects and ais and shit. it so confusing but hey that's why im on the forum, glad to have you guys helpin me. :D

[TimRiceSE 10]

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=4847 is a very nice guide for using the mission editor : its primarily made for ArmA1, however very very little has changed with the basics.

Good luck :)

[liquidpinky 11]

When i was playing the demo i realized that flying helicopters is not as easy as it was in Flashpoint, and i was wondering if it was possible to set up an xbox360 controller to run on ARMA 2. I can set up my controller to work on my pc but before i start downloading things, has anyone else heard of or IS using a diffrent controller then the keyboard?:confused:

I always use an Xbox 360 controller instead of keyboard, still with mouse to aim though. Means more laid back position while playing with still the mouse aiming accuracy.

It works fine with ArmA 2 BTW but the trigger buttons need a programming software as they don't appear supported for digital functions, maybe work okay for analogue ones but never tested it.

[Gruntcrazy 10]

so you can fly helicopters. jets, tanks ,esc with the 360 controller just fine? and how long did it take to set it up? is it worth it? (i like to ask lots o questtions lulz)

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http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=4847 is a very nice guide for using the mission editor : its primarily made for ArmA1, however very very little has changed with the basics.

Good luck :)

i would totally use that book but i only really want to spend money on a book i will only use for the first week. no offence. but no thanks.

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do you use wirless or wired?

[TimRiceSE 10]

Errr.. its free. Download link is at the bottom of the page. or...

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=4847&a=dl

Clicky.

[nukey 10]

I use a wired 360 pad, but only for the vehicles. Its so much easier to fly with it. I still use the keyboard and mouse for general running and shooting though.

Setting the controls is a bit of nightmare, but at least you can do it on the fly. Its not really geared up for the pad, so like matey said, it can become a bit awkward, but it still well worth it.

[liquidpinky 11]

I use a wired 360 pad, but only for the vehicles. Its so much easier to fly with it. I still use the keyboard and mouse for general running and shooting though.

Setting the controls is a bit of nightmare, but at least you can do it on the fly. Its not really geared up for the pad, so like matey said, it can become a bit awkward, but it still well worth it.

Yep, takes some time to get it just right but it is worth it in the end.

I just had a marathon session in the Armoury going from one vehicle to the next while setting it up and eventually got a setup I was comfortable with.