Call of Duty fans diving into Modern Warfare 2 can surely expect to see their fair share of veterans and evident beginners when dropping into their first few matches. However, this balance of talent won’t last long, as the multiplayer does have skill-based matchmaking. This means those on console will eventually need to find a leg up against their PC competition, and altering the game’s controller settings is an excellent way to do so. Here are the best controller settings to have in MW2.

What controller settings are best in MW2?

Inputs

  • Edit Button Layout: DefaultFlip front triggers and back triggers: OffStick Layout Preset: DefaultController Vibration: OnTrigger Effect (PS5 only): Turn the feature off for normal ADS speed.

Aiming

  • Horizontal Stick Sensitivity: 8Vertical Stick Sensitivity: 8ADS Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.00Sensitivity Multiplier:Third Person: 1.00Ground Vehicle: 1.00Air Vehicles: 1.00Tablet: 1.00

Gameplay

  • Aim Down Sights Behavior: HoldAutomatic Sprint: OffEquipment Behavior: HoldWeapon Mount Activation: ADS + MeleeInteract/Reload Behavior: Prioritize ReloadArmor Plate Behavior: Apply One (only applicable to Warzone 2.0)

Aim Assist

  • Target Aim Assist: OnAim Assist Type: Black Ops

Advanced Aiming

  • Aim Response Curve Type: DynamicADS Sens. Multiplier: 1.00ADS Sensitivity Transition Timing: InstantCustom Sensitivity Per Zoom: OffInputs Deadzone: Slightly increase Left Stick Min or Right Stick Min if either analog stick drifts.

Movement Behaviors

  • Sprint/Tactical Sprint Behavior: ToggleAuto Move Forward: OffTactical Sprint Behavior: Double TapGrounded Mantle: OnAutomatic Airborne Mantle: OnAutomatic Ground Mantle: OffInvert Slide and Dive Behavior: StandardPlunging Underwater: MovementParachute Auto-Deploy: OnSprinting Door Bash: On

Combat Behaviors

  • ADS Stick Swap: OffBackpack Alternate Control: OffWeapon Mount Exit Delay: MediumDepleted Ammo Weapon Switch: OnQuick C4 Detonation: On

Vehicle Behaviors

  • Vehicle Camera Recenter: Short DelayCamera Initial Position: Free Look

Overlay Behaviors

  • Ping Wheel Delay: ModerateDouble Tap Danger Ping Delay: Moderate

These controller settings are most popular for their balance of precise accuracy and swift sensitivity speed, making it possible to contend with skilled keyboard users. That said, settings do come down to personal preference and comfort. For instance, some may want to switch the controls of the front and back bumpers to match the layout of old school shooters. Additionally, Aiming’s sensitivity options will possibly take a few matches to get used to. If they end up interrupting your gameplay experience, you can press X on Xbox or Square on PlayStation to reset the tab to its default settings.