Is a 3D mouse useful in KSP?

[Engineer of Stuff]

Hi there!

Is a 3D mouse useful in KSP? I have been thinking about getting one for a while, but not sure if it is worth it. Can I have some input about 3D mice with KSP?

Edited October 22, 2014 by Engineer Of Stuff

[Alshain]

Mildly, but not enough to be worth the price for just KSP.

[Lord Nihilus]

My curiosity got the better of me 'bout a year ago, and there just ain't no going back..

Camera control is vastly superior in VAB/SPH

Great for fine controls during docking, as in actual control of craft, not just camera position.

If you have nothing else important to spend money on, why not? Depending on where you live, there are options to return it if you are not satisfied?

[worir4]

Harvester- Mostly mouse and keyboard here too, in fact. Although I also use the 3D mouse a lot (especially suitable for EVA and docking).

The founder of KSP uses one, so i guess it is useful!

[Squamble]

I'm using a 3d mouse in KSP. I is great for EVA, docking and flying planes.

But i must say that it isn't suitable if you buy it only for KSP. A spacemouse pro cost about 299€ + tax (USA 299$) or 180€ for students (USA 185$). So you should have another purpose for it too, CAD or modelling for example.

[Frank_G]

I'm using a 3d mouse in KSP. I is great for EVA, docking and flying planes.

But i must say that it isn't suitable if you buy it only for KSP. A spacemouse pro cost about 299€ + tax (USA 299$) or 180€ for students (USA 185$). So you should have another purpose for it too, CAD or modelling for example.

I second that. I am using a spacepilot pro by connexion, but its place is in my 3D modelling and texturing workflow. Using it for KSP is just a nice bonus, but it is definetely not worth the money, buying it for KSP only. It is a pro construction tool... If you want something fun and useful for KSP, go for a nice complex flight stick.

[Engineer of Stuff]

Thanks everybody!

I won't get a 3D mouse, as I don't really do CAD/3D Modeling that much. If I ever have some extra money floating around, I might get one.

Thanks again!

Engineer Of Stuff