How to play with a joystick

If a person switches from a keyboard to a joystick, at first it will be uncomfortable for him to use a gamepad. The problem is that the keyboard and joystick use different muscle groups. They need to be trained, and then they will be able to use the device.

How to use the joystick

There are some rules that will help you learn to use a joystick faster:

1. Practice and practice again. You should not read a lot of theory and waste time looking for ways to solve the problem. You just need to get used to it. After a couple of months, a person develops a conditioned reflex, and it becomes easier to use the joystick. Even if you don’t succeed at first, you shouldn’t be upset, keep learning and eventually you’ll succeed.
2. You have to accept the fact that a joystick is different from a keyboard. Unlike the keyboard, you have to look for other ways to adapt. It is necessary to understand that the joystick is intended for smooth use; jerking it is not recommended. You should also get used to the fact that the number of buttons on the gamepad is much smaller than on the keyboard.
3. You should not increase sensitivity. Some use the device like a mouse, increasing sensitivity. But this is wrong, since there is a problem with missing the necessary positions. It is important that a person adapts to the joystick, and not vice versa. But you can adjust the sensitivity by slightly increasing or decreasing the settings to make it more comfortable to play.
4. You should choose modern models. They are distinguished by functionality and convenience. Therefore, it will be easier to get used to them. The best choice would be professional devices, since they are considered the best at the moment.
5. You should start learning with shooters. Many people advise starting to play with arcades and simple logic games, supposedly habits are gradually developed, and a person will learn to play other games too. But shooters will allow you to learn much faster. The human brain develops quickly and perceives information. And shooters involve the use of most buttons and movements. This will increase the learning speed several times.
6. Use both sticks. On a computer we use both a mouse and a keyboard. It’s the same with sticks, you need to get used to both.

Reference! You should not play several genres of games at once. You should start with one genre (for example, shooter) and move on to others after you get the hang of it. Other games will start to throw you off, slowing down your learning rate.

Which games to train on?

It's best to start learning with shooters. These games are also called shooting games. From the name it is clear that you will use firearms in them. Most often, such games are from the first person (that is, only the player’s weapons and hands are visible). An excellent choice because you will have to use most of the buttons and this will allow you to get used to the device faster, developing the user's speed and response.

A great idea is to invite your friends over and play a team game, maybe they can point out your shortcomings as you play. Also, you should not play games of several genres at the same time. Start with shooters, and move on to others after full training.

Learning to use a joystick is easy.You need to constantly practice.