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War Thunder Starter Pack
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items If you are starting out on War Thunder, here is a list of game controllers and accessories I have used in the 6 years i have been playing and can recommend.
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Joysticks
Gaming Mouse
Accessories
Joysticks
Essential for the Simulator Game mode, and rewarding to master in realistic battles
This is the perfect beginner entry level flight stick and throttle combo. I did 2 years with one of these flying on war thunder before moving up to something a bit more serious. I found it accurate to fly with and better than some of the cheaper joysticks I have used in the past.
T.Flight Hotas One | Thrustmaster U.S eShop
Amazing stick to use, the accuracy is amazing. If you are spending a lot of time flying in realistic battles of Simulator mode, and play often, you will not regret a quality flight stick like this. The trim tabs at the bottom work really well for trimming your flight controls in Sim mode.
I am up to 3 years on mine and it hasn't had a single fault.
I am up to 3 years on mine and it hasn't had a single fault.
Gladiator NXT Joysticks - VKB North America
This throttle quadrant works well with the VKB joystick. I like the versatility, i use the throttle for driving tanks in ground battles too, forward & back, Steering, Zoom can all be done with the left hand while using the mouse to aim the turret. This is great for flying sim too where you need a lot of control inputs for all the mechanization.
GNX THQ (Throttle Quadrant) - VKB North America
This F14 Tomcat add on for the VKB gladiator is modeled off the real stick from the F14 Tomcat. It is an awesome feeling flying the F14 in game and using the actual control from that aircraft in real life. You can assign the controls in the game to match the weapons toggle tasks from the F14 in real life. Toggling between Gun, Side Winder, & Sparrow or Phoenix as labeled on the stick.
The bomb release toggle is steel and feels amazing to operate.
The bomb release toggle is steel and feels amazing to operate.
F-14 GNX Add-On Grip - VKB North America
Gaming Mouse
For controller and head tracking
Best mouse I have used for gaming so far. The adjustable sensitivity is awesome, I Love using this in ground battles driving tanks. There are plenty of separate buttons for all different functions like brakes, main gun, machine gun, mouse look activation and more.
Customizable RGB Gaming Mouse - RAZER BASILISK V3
This is the cheapest head tracking you can get for the game! Either slide this wireless mouse under your headset or attach it to the head set with tape.
You assign a button on your controller to “mouse look activation” and when you push that button, the player view will follow the movement of your head. There are head tracking systems available that cost hundreds of dollars, this works just as good for a fraction of the price!
You assign a button on your controller to “mouse look activation” and when you push that button, the player view will follow the movement of your head. There are head tracking systems available that cost hundreds of dollars, this works just as good for a fraction of the price!
Air Mouse
Accessories
You are going to have a lot more fun with a headset and mic so you can join squadrons and talk with team mates.
PC Gaming Headsets - Best Buy
These blue light blocking gaming glasses help you avoid getting the tired fatigued feeling in your eyes after playing for a while.
Fully recommend if you are playing for long durations, which you will be when grinding on war thunder
Fully recommend if you are playing for long durations, which you will be when grinding on war thunder
Best Gaming Glasses | Unique Collection | GUNNAR Optiks