Solving Joystick Sensitivity Issues with JoyToKey

Are you frustrated with your joystick's sensitivity, making it difficult to play games smoothly? I've recently encountered this issue myself, and after some research, I'm here to share my findings on how to make TF go slower when the joystick is nearer the center.

As a new user to flight sticks, I was also stumped by this problem. My main concern was that the joystick's sensitivity made it hard to target still targets or moving objects accurately. The jerky movement compared to using a mouse was particularly annoying. After trying out different settings and configurations, I eventually found some workarounds.

One possible solution is to adjust the joystick's deadzone setting in Windows. However, since my joystick doesn't have its own driver, this option wasn't available for me. Instead, I turned to JoyToKey, a free software that allows you to customize your joystick settings.

JoyToKey offers several features that can help reduce sensitivity issues. You can adjust the axis curves to make the joystick respond more smoothly when near the center. This setting can be found in the 'Axes' tab under the 'Advanced' section.

Another option is to use an external program that can fine-tune your joystick settings. One such program is JoyToKey's built-in 'Filtering' feature, which allows you to apply filters to specific axes or buttons. You can use this feature to reduce the sensitivity of your joystick when it's near the center.

If you're using a joystick with multiple control sticks, as I am with my Thrustmaster 2960623 USB Joystick, be aware that JoyToKey may not recognize all the available control sticks by default. In my case, I had to tell JoyToKey that there were more control sticks than initially detected.

Regarding the shoulder buttons on your joystick, you can try using the 'Button mapping' feature in JoyToKey to reassign these buttons to a different axis or button. This may help you achieve the desired functionality for playing GBA games and other titles.

In conclusion, while my initial research didn't yield a straightforward solution, I was able to find some workarounds by experimenting with different settings and configurations in JoyToKey. If you're struggling with joystick sensitivity issues, I recommend trying out these tips and exploring further to find the perfect solution for your gaming needs.

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