Best Controller Settings For MW2
In this guide, we share the best controller settings for Modern Warfare 2, while going over the Advanced controller setting and changes.
If you plan to play or are playing the latest entry in the Call of Duty franchise, Modern Warfare 2, on consoles or PC using a controller, you must know about the best controller settings for Modern Warfare 2. As with a proper controller setting, you can aim better with high precision while increasing your response rate and other in-game factors, helping you get a few extra kills and even win matches. Continue reading our guide to learn about the best controller settings for MW2.
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Best Controller Settings For MW2
When we talk about the best controller settings in Modern Warfare 2, we keep the general player base in mind and how these settings can complement their performance and somewhat help in getting kills and wins. But, there can be cases where the below settings may not prove "best" to you.
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So, in that case, we recommend players play a few multiplayer matches and then see in what area they are lacking, whether it is related to sensitivity, aim assist or other such things and make a note of it. After that, players can make changes and try out the new settings in private matches or firing range.
Now that being out of the way, here are the best controller settings for MW2.
Inputs
- Button Layout - Set it based on your personal preference.
- Flip L1/L2 and R1/R2 - Set it based on your personal preference.
- Stick Layout Preset - Default
- Controller Vibration - On
- Trigger Effect [Option exclusive to PS5] - Off
Aiming
- Horizontal Stick Sensitivity - 5
- Vertical Stick Sensitivity - 5
- ADS Sensitivity Multiplier - 0.90
- Sensitivity Multiplier - 1.00
- Third Person - 1.00
- Ground Vehicles - 1.00
- Air Vehicles - 1.00
- Tablet - 1.00
- Vertical Aim Axis - Set all sub-options to Standard
- On Foot - Standard
- Third Person - Standard
- Ground Vehicles: - Standard
- Air Vehicles - Standard
Gameplay
- Aim Down Sight Behavior - Hold
- Automatic Sprint - Off
- Equipment Behavior - Hold
- Weapon Mount Activation - ADS + Melee
- Interact/Reload Behavior - Prioritize Reload
- Armor Plate Behavior - Apply one
Advanced Controller Settings
As the name suggests, the Advanced Controller settings in MW2 lets you customize some advanced behaviors like Aim Assist, ADS Sensitivity, Movement Behaviours like Tactical Sprint, Grounded Mantle, and other things.
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That being said, here are the best Advanced controller settings in MW2.
Aim Assist
- Target Aim Assist - On
- Aim Assist Type - Default
Aiming
- Aim Response Curve Type - Dynamic
- ADS Sensitivity Multiplier - 1.00
- ADS Sensitivity Transition Timing - Instant
- Custom Sensitivity Per Zoom - Off
- Inputs Deadzone - No need to change until your controller is drifting.
- Left Stick Min - 0.00
- Right Stick Min - 0.00
- Left Stick Max - 0.99
- Right Stick - 0.99
- L2/R2 Button Deadzones - 0.00
Movement Behaviors
- Sprint/Tactical Sprint Behavior - Toggle
- Auto Move Forward - Off
- Tactical Sprint Behavior - Double Tap
- Grounded Mantle - On
- Automatic Airborne Mantle - Partial
- Automatic Ground Mantle - Off
- Invert Slide and Dive Behavior - Standard
- Plunging Underwater - Movement
- Parachute Auto-Deploy - On
- Sprinting Door Bash - On
Combat Behaviors
- ADS Stick Swap - Off
- Backpack Alternate Control - Off
- ADS Interruption Behavior - Interrupt
- Weapon Mount Exit Delay - Medium
- Depleted Ammo Weapon Switch - On
- Quick C4 Detonation - Off
Vehicle Behaviors
- Vehicle Camera Recenter - Short Delay
- Camera Initial Position - Free Look
Overlays Behaviors
- Ping Wheel Delay - Moderate
- Double Tap Danger Ping Delay - Moderate
That is it. That concludes our guide on the best controller settings for MW2.
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Hritwik Raj
Hritwik has been writing about video games, manga, and anime for more than 8 years. Some of his favourite games include The Last of Us Part II, Fallout 76, Apex Legends, Genshin Impact, and the Souls series.
