I'd been playing COD on console for quite some time and my aiming was fine, but I feel like that's because the enemies are always closer to me as the maps are a lot smaller than BF. This is my first BF on console (used to play previous BFs on PC), and when trying to hit moving targets it feels almost impossible. What happens is, let's say I'm on the roof of a building and see an enemy below but he's running... Well trying to keep the crosshair on him with a controller is hard as hell, whereas when using a mouse it's easy as I can control how fast I want the mouse to move and pretty much keep the crosshair on him the whole time, even when he's sprinting. Then when they stop, it gets even worse as my crosshair ends up several feet away from him and I can't get a good shot. I know it's harder on controller, but like I said above I do absolutely fine in COD, which I assume is because of the smaller maps. So I was wondering if perhaps it's something to do with my aim sensitivity that needs to be set properly. In the situation noted above, would a lower or higher aim sensitivity help me keep my crosshair on a moving target? I'm not that knowledgeable when it comes to aim sensitivity as I usually keep it on default, but don't want to make things even worse by messing around with it before getting some advice first. Thanks guys.

@Vanch333 First thing you want to do is go to your settings, get your sensitivity right. I prefer a wider field of view (95-100) and lower sensitivity (25-30), also look at your zoom sensitivity which brings me to the next topic....Scopes: you can change your scope on the run in bf2042 so alway adapt to the situation. Go for a red dot sight when indoor or cqc and change to other scopes when medium or long distance.The last tip i can give you is about fire rate. When shooting a moving target its more accurate is you use short (1sec) bursts when firing, this will help you to keep the crosshairs on target. If you go full on automatic the recoil is hard to handle.Good luck!

Agreed, dial everything in via solo games, even dial in the ground and air vehicles against the bots...That said, aim assist is horrible in BF 2042 versus other EA games such as Apex where even the pros are running controller on their PCs during tournaments. I know PC players often think aim assist is "OP" for BF 2042, but I have BF 2042 on PC and Xbox Series X and aim assist is non-existent on Series X versus other Xbox games I play online. I do pick up on a slight accuracy buff via head shots, but aim speed is better on M/K for me personally.For console, I'd suggest getting the best controller you can afford, such as Elite Series 2. Then use the software setting tweaks (non-linear joystick accelerations, hair trigger pull, etc that is available via Xbox controller settings with elite controllers), and switch to paddles as taking the fingers off the thumb sticks is going to decrease both aim accuracy and speed when you are jumping and sliding and moving while shooting, etc. Paddles are under-rated yet I understand it is painful and takes a few weeks to get use to paddles, but totally worth it...

@ElliotLH wrote:@DeepSixxxx wrote:(non-linear joystick accelerations, hair trigger pull, etcThe main drawback is cost really.That's appalling - those features are freeware on PC, and Microsoft are charging console players for it.

@DeepSixxxx wrote: For console, I'd suggest getting the best controller you can afford, such as Elite Series 2. Then use the software setting tweaks (non-linear joystick accelerations, hair trigger pull, etc that is available via Xbox controller settings with elite controllers), and switch to paddles as taking the fingers off the thumb sticks is going to decrease both aim accuracy and speed when you are jumping and sliding and moving while shooting, etc. Paddles are under-rated yet I understand it is painful and takes a few weeks to get use to paddles, but totally worth it... Can recommend the Elite Series 2 as the paddles are super helpful - I've not touched a regular controller since changing to the Elite Series 1 a few years ago (I use a 2 now). The trigger locks used in conjunction with changing the trigger sensitivity is worthwhile too, as you can pretty much just tap the trigger to fire. The main drawback is cost really.

Aim assist in COD is better. In this BF it's barely working if working at all at the times

Aiming at a moving target with a controller... Any tips to improve?

13 Replies

cornybbq2
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@Vanch333 First thing you want to do is go to your settings, get your sensitivity right. I prefer a wider field of view (95-100) and lower sensitivity (25-30), also look at your zoom sensitivity which brings me to the next topic....

Scopes: you can change your scope on the run in bf2042 so alway adapt to the situation. Go for a red dot sight when indoor or cqc and change to other scopes when medium or long distance.

The last tip i can give you is about fire rate. When shooting a moving target its more accurate is you use short (1sec) bursts when firing, this will help you to keep the crosshairs on target. If you go full on automatic the recoil is hard to handle.

Good luck!
ElliotLH
Hero+
3 years ago
@Vanch333 You might also want to check that ADS Depth of Field is turned on, I find it helps with recoil with a higher FOV and a red-dot sight.

You might also want to play around with your settings and so on in solo matches against the bots. They won't be the same as a real player, obviously, but should be fine to practice against.
Vanch333
Rising Novice
3 years ago
How do I set up a match against bots?
cornybbq2
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@Vanch333 Change the game mode from 'online' to 'solo/coop'. Then choose difficulty and the map you want to practice on.
DeepSixxxx
3 years ago
Agreed, dial everything in via solo games, even dial in the ground and air vehicles against the bots...
That said, aim assist is horrible in BF 2042 versus other EA games such as Apex where even the pros are running controller on their PCs during tournaments. I know PC players often think aim assist is "OP" for BF 2042, but I have BF 2042 on PC and Xbox Series X and aim assist is non-existent on Series X versus other Xbox games I play online. I do pick up on a slight accuracy buff via head shots, but aim speed is better on M/K for me personally.
For console, I'd suggest getting the best controller you can afford, such as Elite Series 2. Then use the software setting tweaks (non-linear joystick accelerations, hair trigger pull, etc that is available via Xbox controller settings with elite controllers), and switch to paddles as taking the fingers off the thumb sticks is going to decrease both aim accuracy and speed when you are jumping and sliding and moving while shooting, etc. Paddles are under-rated yet I understand it is painful and takes a few weeks to get use to paddles, but totally worth it...
ElliotLH
Hero+
3 years ago
@DeepSixxxx wrote:

For console, I'd suggest getting the best controller you can afford, such as Elite Series 2. Then use the software setting tweaks (non-linear joystick accelerations, hair trigger pull, etc that is available via Xbox controller settings with elite controllers), and switch to paddles as taking the fingers off the thumb sticks is going to decrease both aim accuracy and speed when you are jumping and sliding and moving while shooting, etc. Paddles are under-rated yet I understand it is painful and takes a few weeks to get use to paddles, but totally worth it...

Can recommend the Elite Series 2 as the paddles are super helpful - I've not touched a regular controller since changing to the Elite Series 1 a few years ago (I use a 2 now). The trigger locks used in conjunction with changing the trigger sensitivity is worthwhile too, as you can pretty much just tap the trigger to fire. The main drawback is cost really.
scanerboy
3 years ago
Aim assist in COD is better. In this BF it's barely working if working at all at the times
filthy_vegans
3 years ago
@ElliotLH wrote:
@DeepSixxxx wrote:
(non-linear joystick accelerations, hair trigger pull, etc
The main drawback is cost really.
That's appalling - those features are freeware on PC, and Microsoft are charging console players for it.
ATFGunr
Legend
3 years ago
@Vanch333 i assume sensitivity settings can be adjusted on consoles for when you’re ADS? For example, you can adjust the controller sensitivity when you’re looking down a 4x scope. If you’re ADS and having trouble tracking a target, turn your sensitivity up. If it’s too loosey goosey then turn it down. I’ve found it makes a huge difference. It’s a fine line between traversing speed and being able to aim consistently. Mess around with it in solo, it’s less stressful but the bots aim surprisingly well lol.
ElliotLH
Hero+
3 years ago
@filthy_vegans wrote:

@ElliotLH wrote:

@DeepSixxxx wrote:

(non-linear joystick accelerations, hair trigger pull, etc

The main drawback is cost really.

That's appalling - those features are freeware on PC, and Microsoft are charging console players for it.

Yeah for the controller itself. It was worth the money for me though.