[EXPIRED] Star Wars: Squadrons FREE November 24 - December 1

[Draco1962]

Star Wars: Squadrons FREE from Epic Games November 24!

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System Requirements
OS: Windows 10 64-bit.
Processor: Ryzen 3 1300X or better/i5 6600k or better.
Memory: 8 GB RAM.
Graphics: Radeon HD 7850 or better/GeForce GTX 660 or better.
DirectX: Version 11.
Network: Broadband Internet connection.
Storage: 40 GB available space.

 

[hansolo77]

Bad link.  I'd be interested, but if it requires playing on PC I'll have to pass.  My PC is waaaaay outdated now.

[Draco1962]

Yeah they changed the link apparently. Found another from a different source.

I updated the original post with a user review and system requirements. I have the Xbox One version and it is fun and is HOTAS compatible. Not sure about the PC version.

[hansolo77]

I still have my pre-fire Sidewinder joystick.  I've never tried using it with my Xbox yet.  Did a quick Google Search, probably not gonna work; unfortunately.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/all/force-feedback-on-xbox/493c6cdb-ca82-4075-b3d9-33e9e2595179

 

[Draco1962]

If you are springing for the Xbox version, then you are correct. If you are able to run the PC version mentioned, then it should be compatible, along with Xbox controllers.

The HOTAS that I bought a while back is compatible with Xbox One and PC at $30 off for $59.99 (regularly $89.99): Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas One (XBOX Series X/S & XOne and Windows).

I also bought the compatible flight pedals and also compatible with Xbox and PC at $128.45 (not on sale): Thrustmaster TFRP Rudder.

Pedals for rudder control mainly for flight sims and I haven't attempted with this game.

9 hours ago, hansolo77 said:

I still have my pre-fire Sidewinder joystick.  I've never tried using it with my Xbox yet.  Did a quick Google Search, probably not gonna work; unfortunately.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/all/force-feedback-on-xbox/493c6cdb-ca82-4075-b3d9-33e9e2595179

 

 

[Draco1962]

I'm not anxious or anything.. nope!  Not available yet but if I were a betting man, my guess is that it will be around 11:00 AM EST. In the mean time, I snagged Evil Dead: The Game.

[tthurman]

I've been watching for this one to show up for a long time and was surprised to see it require not only logging into Origin, but also that Origin is on the way out in favor of a new app.  I've always found it lacking compared to more viable alternatives, which is something I've expressed on survey's I've been prompted to take.

This is one that I immediately downloaded and gave a try and it's fantastic to see a modern space sim.  The Tie Fighter and X-Wing series of games are some classic favorites of mine and this one seems to have a lot going for it, but I need to get out my sidewinder and tweak some settings to get the full experience.  My GPU just makes the cut for this one, but it did utilize all three screens and looks pretty damn awesome!

 

[Draco1962]

20 hours ago, tthurman said:

My GPU just makes the cut for this one, but it did utilize all three screens and looks pretty damn awesome!

Do you have three screens setup horizontally on your desktop?

[tthurman]

Yep, 5760 X 1080.  Didn't make sense to go with higher res monitors as my eyesight isn't that great. 

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-VG271-Pbmiipx-Technology-DisplayHDR400/dp/B07MDXF81K

I get a  full center screen and about a 1/3 on each right and left.  The borders are pretty thin and it works surprisingly well for some games with this being one of them, although that wasn't my primary reason to get them.

 

[Draco1962]

Another good flight stick that is compatible with PC and Xbox One and S/X systems and will work with this title: Turtle Beach VelocityOne™ Flightstick

[tthurman]

That looks like a nice stick too, but I need a new GPU, so hopefully the Sidewinder will suffice.

Playing this and looking at this flight sticks takes me back to when I ordered my Pentium 133 from Gateway back in the mid 90's.  I had everything ready and waiting for the PC to arrive in the big cow boxes.

Chair, check

Desk, check

Tie Fighter, check

X-Wing, check

Janes ATF, check

Gravis Firebird, check

 

[Draco1962]

I remember those days. Simpler times. 

The Sidewinder should be fine. The sticks I posted great for both PC and Xbox One and X|S use. 

Play with a HOTAS takes supported games to a new level, much like jumping from a game pad to racing wheel for racing games.