Best products from r/mechwarrior
We found 18 comments on r/mechwarrior discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 14 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick (PS3 & PC)
- Wide hand-rest for optimal comfort
- Programmable: The 12 buttons and 5 axles are entirely programmable
- Dual-system, aerodynamic control: By rotating handle (with integrated blocking system) or by progressive tilting lever
- Internal memory: To save all of your programming, even with the joystick disconnected
- High-precision joystick with adjustable resistance
- Programmable: The 12 buttons and 5 axles are entirely programmable
- Detachable, real-size, ergonomically-designed throttle control
- Exclusive mapping button: All functions may be instantly switched around between each other
- High-precision joystick with adjustable resistance
- Exclusive preset button: To switch, while playing, instantly from one programme to another
- Unique: Plug & Play for ultra-simple and fast installation with all functions pre-configured for immediate takeoff (without worrying about configuration)
- Trigger for brakes (civil flight) or for rapid fire (military flight) plus multi-directional hat (panoramic view)
- Weighted base for greater stability
Features:
4. Saitek Aviator Dual Throttle Joystick (PS33)
- Rapid fire trigger / 4 buttons
- 8-way ‘point-of-view’ hat switch
- 4 two-way toggle switches / 3D Twist Rudder control
- Dual throttles / Single spring gimbal mechanism
- Works with: Windows XP, XP64 and Vista (all versions) Windows 7
Features:
5. Mad Catz V.1 Stick for PC
Ergonomic, ambidextrous stick with trigger and five buttons. All positioned for instant access in the heat of battlePOV switch allows you to easily change cockpit views to keep track of your enemiesPinkie switch operates as a normal control or can be programmed as a shift button to double up your co...
6. Catalyst Game Labs BattleTech Pursuit Lance Pack
- While 2 of the miniatures in each Lance Pack are duplicates from the Introductory Box Set, 2 are new!
- Fully assembled and ready-to-play straight out of the box.
- Can be used alongside the BattleTech Introductory Box Set, or with Alpha Strike!
Features:
8. Thrustmaster 2960778 T.16000M FCS HOTAS Controller
- The T.16000M FCS HOTAS is compatible with PC via USB in Windows 10, 8, 7 and Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
- 16 action buttons with braille - style physical button identification
- Exclusive precision:Hall Effect accurate technology 3D (Hall Effect) magnetic sensors located on the Stick (us patent: Us08471815)
- 4 independent axes, including twist rudder (controlled by rotating the Stick)
- 14 action buttons + 8-way POV hat: two 4-Way switches + 3 buttons + one 2-position Slider + 1 push mini-stick + one 8-way point of view hat switch
Features:
10. Catalyst Game Labs BattleTech Beginner Box, Multi-Colored
- The world’s greatest armored combat game, continuously in publication for over three decades
- 2 newly sculpted, high-quality miniatures; fully assembled, ready-to-play out of the box
- 2 to 5 players
- For ages 13 and up
- 20 - 30 minutes average playtime
Features:
11. Extreme 3D Pro Joystick for Windows
- Logitech Exreme 3D Pro Joystick, Take Control: With advanced controls and a custom twist-handle rudder, this joystick is stable and precise whether you’re dropping bombs or firing guns
- 12 Programmable Buttons: Easily configure each button of this controller to execute simple single commands or intricate macros involving multiple keystrokes, mouse events and more
- 8-way Hat Switch: The Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Precision Fightstick is designed to accurately capture specialised input specific to flight sims
- Rapid-fire Trigger: Lock on and let loose. Pull the trigger as fast as you want, confident that every twitch of your finger will be captured without missing a beat
- Comfortable Hand Grip: Sculpted curves support the natural shape and position of your palm and fingers for hours of comfortable flying
Features:
12. Battletech 06: Decision at Thunder Rift: The Saga of the Gray Death Legion (Bk. 6)
- used book
- science fiction
- novel
- series
Features:
13. Mech Assault Phantom War - Nintendo DS
- Commandeer over 20 types of vehicles, including Mechs, Tanks, Turret and Battle Armor
- Wreak havoc on the enemy and environment with a powerful and fully upgradeable arsenal
- Use the touch screen to hack into enemy territory, hijack enemy Mechs, customize your HUD layout and wield the most secret weapon in the Inner Sphere
- Master 24 single player campaigns across 4 planets and 3 exciting multiplayer game types
- Activate one of the seven Def Mods, the defensive systems equipped on many of the vehicles, to give yourself an advantage over the enemy
Features:
14. Razer Orbweaver Chroma Gaming Keypad: Mechanical Key Switches - 30 Programmable Keys - Customizable Chroma RGB Lighting - Programmable Macros - Classic Black
- The #1 Best-Selling Gaming Peripherals Manufacturer in the US: Source - The NPD Group, Inc , U S Retail Tracking Service, Gaming Designed: Keyboards, Mice, PC Headsets, and PC Microphones, Based on dollar sales, Jan 2017- June 2020 combined
- Signature Mechanical Switch for Gaming: Razer Green switch technology provides a satisfying clicky sound with 50 G of actuation force
- 30 Mechanical Keys for More Hotkeys and Actions: Perfect for multitasking during gaming and everyday use with fully programmable keys
- Ergonomic Thumbpad for Improved Movement Controls: The 8-way directional pad allows for more natural controls (replace controls) for console-oriented players
- Customized Key Profiles: Map keys for any situation or loadout and save profiles (available with Razer Synapse 2)
- Immersive, Customizable Chroma RGB Lighting: Includes 16 8 million colors w/ included preset profiles; syncs with gameplay and Razer Chroma-enabled peripherals and Philips Hue products
Features:
my friend, I've read around ten to twelve random books from the battletech line, my favorite by far is definitely the Legend of the Jade Phoenix Trilogy
It's an amazing read, none of the BT books are really expensive anymore, so I'd pick up a few that are mentioned in this post.
I haven't decided yet, but these are the ones I've found so far that look like they match my criteria:
Saitek Aviator
Thrustmaster T.16000M
Cyborg V.1
The important things are they can be operated left handed and they have an easily accessible throttle. Problem is, none of them look very high quality. Unfortunately it seems like all the high-end ones are right handed. Right now I'm leaning toward the aviator as the throttle placement looks like it will be easier to use one handed. Then again I might just bind the Y-axis to throttle and leave it at that.
For minis the lance packs like these are available (costs you around $12 average): https://www.amazon.com/Catalyst-Game-Labs-35715CAT-BattleTech/dp/B00SYI25WG
You can also buy pre-made terrain too... search around.
Edit: For maps... probably get her some battlemats, search around for cheaper options for your budget. Battlemats have printed terrain on rubber backing, something like this: http://www.tablewar.com/the-f-a-t-mat/3x3-f-a-t-mat/ Make sure to get the ones with hexes or get some PDFs and print them out in kinkos or something.
Maybe hit the official BT website and print out the free quick start rules and some mech sheets (laminate them and supply a couple of dry-erase markers too) to give your mom a personal starter set.
If you specifically want to tinker with it and mess around with settings or drivers go for it, that's fun too.
If you just want to play games I'd recommend just getting a new HOTAS. There's a Thrustmaster stick and throttle for maybe $50 that is really good for the money: https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T-Flight-Hotas-Flight-Stick-PC/dp/B001CXYMFS
Sounds like you've gotten covered on the Tabletop wargame aspect of things so let me give you some book recommendations.
I'll link amazon UK stuff since that's where you are.
First off, The Warrior Trilogy. It's about the 4th succession war & events leading up to it. I'm only seeing Kindle version on Amazon UK but it is in print again so you might be able to find paperback copies somewhere if you prefer that. I found paperbacks I bought for a friend on Amazon US.
This is my personal recommendation for a starting point.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071992LLM/ref=series_rw_dp_sw
The Grey Death Saga is highly touted, though I'm loathe to admit I haven't read this one. Need to fix that. The individual books appear to be available on Amazon UK but the reading order isn't terribly obvious so I found this site which lists [& sells] them:
https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/saga-of-the-grey-death-legion/39093/
Wolves on the Border is about one of the major Mercenary Units & their dealings with the Draconis Combine whom aren't very friendly towards mercs in general. I enjoyed this one, along with "Wolf Pack" which is about a civil war within the same unit ~30 or so years after the events of "Wolves on the Border."
Don't read Wolf Pack before the next one though, because timelines.
This will be the last recommendation I make right now. Though there are many other good books, these will get you started on the book lore.
The Blood of Kerensky trilogy.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071992LLM/ref=series_rw_dp_sw
It's about the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere told mainly from the perspective of Clan Wolf. I'd recommend reading The Warrior Trilogy before this one because spoilers about certain events that happen in that.
If you're looking for something that it HOTAS, I just got a Thrustmaster T-Flight, it runs about $50. When the game first came out, I had an MS Sidewinder and it did a fine job except it didn't have Z-Axis for torso twist. I'm actually finding that having throttle and some of the buttons in my left hand is actually really nice. One word of warning, there are two inputs for z-axis on this setup, the twisting stick and a rocker on the front of the throttle. The game does not recognize the rocker.
If you're looking for something on a budget, the thrustmaster t16000m joystick and throttle are pretty solid. Also if you choose to move to a dual stick setup, the t16000m sticks are configurable for both hands
Thrustmaster T16000M FCS HOTAS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KCHPRXA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ile2DbZXHCDWW
This is pretty straightforward for SOME versions.
You need to pay attention to which edition of MW2 you have. The first one I had was this edition http://www.amazon.com/MechWarrior-ATi-3D-Rage-Edition/dp/B000BERQ8O
Which would only play through a tedious tutorial setup which ends with you always running the game through dosbox.
Titanium edition, however, is as simply as putting the disk in, and running MechVM
I've been an avid reader of the Battletech books and played through all the MW games on PC, along with the Mech Assault 1&2 on Xbox. I wanted to try out the tabletop game myself so I recently purchased the Beginner's Box. Check it out. There are a lot of expansions to the tabletop game with more mechs and scenarios.
Battletech Beginner's Box - Amazon
I mainly use the 3D Logitech Pro joystick for my flight sims and other games that needs a flight stick including the Mechwarrior games. https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-3D-Pro-Joystick-Windows/dp/B00009OY9U
Not too fancy but it gets the job done for the price.
I'm all about compensating authors etc for their work, but let's get serious.
Ugh, I just tried to respond to this and it failed me, so I have to start over. You remember those separate gaming pads? Like this? You could make a set of those that do whatever you wanted.
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Orbweaver-Chroma-Progammable-Adjustable/dp/B013P0HW7K/ref=asc_df_B013P0HW7K/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312181276443&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10605063449593392509&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031328&hvtargid=pla-352077304559&psc=1
Yep, there was a Mech Assault game called "Mech Assault Phantom War" for the Nintendo DS.
Here's a link to the Amazon page:
https://www.amazon.com/Mech-Assault-Phantom-War-Nintendo-DS/dp/B000E4FD9U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500670091&sr=8-1&keywords=mechassault+ds