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When I got the G13 I didn't even think the joystick could be used as an analog joystick, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I can configure it that way or as key bindings. Now that I have it as a joystick though I can't get games to actually work with it. The only game I have gotten any kind of result with it Saints Row III. The joystick worked in the game, but only to move the camera around. Obviously this isn't very helpful as I use the mouse for that. I was wondering if anyone knew of any software or mods that would allow me to use the joystick to move in Saints Row III, Skyrim and Just Cause 2.

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If you configure it to WASD or the arrow keys, that would do it. I don't use the joystick for any other game but racing ones personally because of the small size.
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If you configure it to WASD or the arrow keys, that would do it. I don't use the joystick for any other game but racing ones personally because of the small size.

Yeah I do that in skyrim, but is there anyway to have it as a true joystick? It's not a huge deal, but it's one of the things I miss from consoles honestly.
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Yeah I do that in skyrim, but is there anyway to have it as a true joystick? It's not a huge deal, but it's one of the things I miss from consoles honestly.

No. If the game doesn't natively support the joystick input, and you have configured the G13 stick in the logitech software as a joystick, then it won't work.
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No. If the game doesn't natively support the joystick input, and you have configured the G13 stick in the logitech software as a joystick, then it won't work.

But what if the game works with Xbox joysticks? And like I said saints row does work just not with the right stick.
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Good question magic8ball88. Ive tried and failed to use the analog joystick with Skyrim, JC2, BL2, and GW2. It works well in BF3 but I was already using a 360 controller for that...at least in my left hand, mouse in right. I find this combination so good as you have such accurate/precise control over your character's movement...rather then just on/off as with a keyboard key/switch. If you've ever tried to steer in a racing game with a keyboard you know what I'm talking about (n64 controller anyone:).

I recently picked up the G13 as a more natural implementation of this control scheme (analog joystick+mouse). However, the only game I can get the G13 to work in analog is BF3 and Im so use to using the 360 controller im scared for my stats to convert just yet. The 360 controller approach has drawbacks, mainly the extra bulk your holding with one hand but it works with alot of games. I would prefer using the G13 as it seems more logical and i would think it would be supported in more games. Im happy that there is a device out there with the joystick+mouse combo in mind. I hope to see more support and interest in it going forward as it really does play well.

I've looked around for some kind of software or mods but havent really found anything magic8ball88. There has got to be something out there, if not now than it can surely be developed. When the original xbox came out there was software that supported the controller if you cut the cord and spliced into a usb cable. If that can be done then...ill post back if I find anything. Anybody good with assembly?
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Good question magic8ball88. Ive tried and failed to use the analog joystick with Skyrim, JC2, BL2, and GW2. It works well in BF3 but I was already using a 360 controller for that...at least in my left hand, mouse in right. I find this combination so good as you have such accurate/precise control over your character's movement...rather then just on/off as with a keyboard key/switch. If you've ever tried to steer in a racing game with a keyboard you know what I'm talking about (n64 controller anyone:).
I recently picked up the G13 as a more natural implementation of this control scheme (analog joystick+mouse). However, the only game I can get the G13 to work in analog is BF3 and Im so use to using the 360 controller im scared for my stats to convert just yet. The 360 controller approach has drawbacks, mainly the extra bulk your holding with one hand but it works with alot of games. I would prefer using the G13 as it seems more logical and i would think it would be supported in more games. Im happy that there is a device out there with the joystick+mouse combo in mind. I hope to see more support and interest in it going forward as it really does play well.
I've looked around for some kind of software or mods but havent really found anything magic8ball88. There has got to be something out there, if not now than it can surely be developed. When the original xbox came out there was software that supported the controller if you cut the cord and spliced into a usb cable. If that can be done then...ill post back if I find anything. Anybody good with assembly?

I'm glad to see someone else is in the same boat I am. You would think there would be some way into tricking games into seeing the G13 as an Xbox controller so you could use the analog stick properly. Or some sort of update from logitech. Oh well though.
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