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Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: Hyphnx on February 11, 2008, 07:49:45 PM

I just installed Aces High, not knowing my Joystick is broke. And I'm wondering if it's possible to fly with the keyboard.

Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: Lusche on February 11, 2008, 07:53:19 PM

You can use your mous instead of your joystick:

See http://trainers.hitechcreations.com/mouse/mouse.htm

Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: Krusty on February 11, 2008, 08:56:56 PM

You can also navigate Windows without a mouse...

I think you should plan on saving $15 for a low-budget stick. Just avoid Logitech for now.

Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: SWrokit on February 11, 2008, 11:34:36 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Krusty
You can also navigate Windows without a mouse...

I think you should plan on saving $15 for a low-budget stick. Just avoid Logitech for now.

Why?  Something up with Logitech?

Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: Krusty on February 11, 2008, 11:58:06 PM

Generally crappy quality. Even if it seems to work out-of-the-box (if you're lucky) it will stop working properly in an average of 3 months. There's a few rare rare lucky ones that have had a logitech for years, but they're the 1% exception to the rule.


The sticks lose the ability to send a steady signal, spike all over the place, and generally render the game unflyable past a certain point.

Hence, "stay away from logitech for now" (until you do a lot of research and find something you think you want or until logitech gets their act together)


Just a tip.

Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: uberslet on February 12, 2008, 06:05:08 AM

i would recomend buying a Saitek, but dont drop $50 for a stick if your not sure in the long run you will be playing much, if at all. Saitek does have some $20 sticks though.

Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: Max on February 12, 2008, 07:31:24 AM

Yes, yes, yes....get an entry level Saitek stick to begin. If & when you're determined to stick with it, go the extra mile/dollar and buy CH Products gear. You'll save yourself money in the long run...trust me.

Welcome to AH :aok

Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: Gabriel on February 12, 2008, 09:59:23 AM

The best low cost sticks are the Saiteks, Cyborg, Evo, etc. You may find a Logitech or generic one for $10-$15 but it won't seem like a good deal when you are buying a new one a month or two later. If and when you fly regularly (here or elsewhere), you'd do wel'll to save up $70-$90 to buy a CH Combat/Fighter stick.

Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: Krusty on February 12, 2008, 10:02:56 AM

My $20 MS Sidewinder has lasted me many years with good quality input. I have a better throttle, rudder pedals, but I'm still using a simple $20 stick.


You don't have to go expensive.

Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: Gabriel on February 12, 2008, 11:57:32 AM

I've had nothing but good experiences with Microsoft hardware. Just so happened I used a set up at a friends house where he had a full CH configuration and while I didn't care for the throttle (prefered my Saitek X-45 throttle) I feel in love with the joystick.

Title: Can you fly with a Keyboard?
Post by: Spikes on February 12, 2008, 03:07:03 PM

ST290Pro will do the trick, $20 dollars at Radioshack and Walmart.