How to Use a Logitech Joystick

The joystick is an input device with origins in aircraft control that went on to achieve success as a video game controller when bundled with the popular Atari 2600 console. Successive video game consoles largely bypassed the joystick in favor of simpler digital pads and face buttons, but the joystick continued its life as a peripheral for PC gaming, naturally excelling in genres such as aerial combat. Logitech is a company that has produced many commercial joysticks.Though all different to some degree, their basic functions are largely the same.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• PC or Mac
• Logitech joystick
• Joystick compatible game

How to Use a Logitech Joystick

1. Install the appropriate drivers to ensure that your Logitech joystick is compatible with your computer. Though they can be found online, the joystick should come with an installation disc containing the drivers.

2. Choose a game that offers joystick support. Aerial combat and simulation games generally offer full joystick support. Information regarding the support of other games can be found in their instruction manuals or online.

3. Plug the joystick into your computer. Most modern joysticks plug directly into a USB port, which can generally be found on the front or back of a computer tower.

4. Activate the joystick in the in-game options. Most games will not naturally respond to joystick input until the settings are correct.

5. Assign various in-game functions and commands to whatever button on the joystick feels the most comfortable. Joysticks are best adapted to games that require shooting and the adjustment of pitch, based on their dominant triggers and method of directional control.

Tips & Warnings

• Some buttons are likely to remain function-less.
• Not every game supports the use of joysticks.

References

• Logitech Joysticks