Do you need a joystick for this?

[HipsAndNips]

Or can I just play with keyboard + mouse until I get one

[Cyber_Chupacabra]

It is possible to play with just M+K but you wont be very efficient with this controls. At least simple stick is definitely recommended.

[HipsAndNips]

Originally posted by Cpt Wasea Azure:

It is possible to play with just M+K but you wont be very efficient with this controls. At least simple stick is definitely recommended.

Ah ok, thank you

[GerthQuake]

Originally posted by bradclark92:

Ah ok, thank you

Thrustmaster HOTAS X is around $40 depending where you shop. Just saying.

[Jim Bob]

You will probably hate the game because of how hard it will be to play it with just a kb and mouse and you will probably give up. Even used joystick will be good enough to keep you enjoying the game.

[Hoofed]

Yep, I can highly recommend the Thrustmaster HOTAS X. Cheap and good enough to get started. Have a look out for the PS3/PC model over the PS3/PS4/PC model as it is usually cheaper and makes no difference when you're only going to use it on a PC.

[Skorn]

i started out playing flight sims with M&K and i hated it, i took a dive straight into the deep end buying a Thrustmaster Warthog, Trackir5 Pro and a Playseat Air force chair. This made the world of difference for me personally and this can be incorporated into other games too such as Arma3 and Elite Dangerous. Get a Flight stick and Trackir when you can afford it, you won't regret the purchase and it will add houres of fun to games. Hope this personal review helps.