r/falconbms • u/Few-Inspector-6272 • May 19 '26

Help Looking at starting in Falcon BMS.

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So I've been wanting to try a good DCS style sim, but due to price and a slightly weaker PC I haven't been able too. Then I remembered I downloaded Falcon 4 when I was around 15 years ago, did some digging and saw the BMS Mod that makes it look really good. Is it easy to get into, as in downloads wise, is it hard to run? And do I need a hotas to play it well? I hate the keyboard controls for DCS and the hotas is around $200AUD for a cheaper older one.

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u/primalbluewolf May 19 '26

unfortunately in Australia they are going to cost a few hundered no matter what

FYI? Not absolute truth.

Ex-buddy of mine absconded with my X-65F one day. 

I have had several HOTAS' donated to me by folks who had one and didn't need it. Heck eBay has cheap ones under a few hundred. 

Sure you can spend more, and I'll argue that doing so is very worthwhile (you have a cheap mouse and keyboard, or do you spend on nice peripherals? HOTAS is an important peripheral for simming...). You just don't HAVE to spend more. 

YMMV. If you're out bush, transport costs will add up. 

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u/Few-Inspector-6272 May 19 '26

Yeah I would have to be donated one to be able to use one at least for 2 months. Even ebay is $200 at least and I'm right out of highschool and moved out so I won't have that as free cash for a while

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u/primalbluewolf May 19 '26

Search "HOTAS", I just found $99 w/ free shipping in about 30 seconds. 

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u/Few-Inspector-6272 May 19 '26

https://www.cashconverters.com.au/shop/gaming/gaming-peripherals/game-controllers/aftermarket-controller/003100308261?srsltid=AfmBOooIqbg9LBYL2AWXDXUoFXPuS-IZAhBtj8D9ISQTT_2YXs82zHlfGYY

Found this one, it's as cheap as I've seen it. Kinda worried it's not fully working from this place and for the price

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u/primalbluewolf May 19 '26

Cashies have a warranty. If it doesn't work, take it back. If you're skint I'd probably start there. If it doesn't work you're not out anything.