Guide To Aiming In First Person Shooters On Console: Training Muscle Memory

Aiming. Tough subject to cover. This is how I think about aiming and what I have learned. Take in all the information you can from other guides. Take what works for you and leave what does not. Thank you for watching. I hope it helped.
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[@CoolGuyGames]

This is a tough subject to cover and I hope it helped in some way. Take in ALL the information you can from youtube or forums. Take what you want and leave what you want from other content, including mine. Absorb it all. Thank you for watching. Now I can get back to some normal videos. I have been working on this for a while.

[@salad2164]

CoolGuy tried turning vibration off, I kept psyching myself out thinking my gun wasn't firing anymore 😂

[@scottlemon6402]

Been waiting for this. Such a great video

[@SuperMaster415]

CoolGuy I got my first Unbroken today in my warm up game after watching one of your older videos about trying to stay alive. That video was based in rumble and I had intentions of going in to it to practice, but I couldn't believe I managed to do it in 6s with Thorn. Thank you so much for all that you've done to help me improve my gaming. My average kd has plateaued at a 1 for the longest time, but after making improvements to my controller by getting a Beaver, getting a gaming monitor, and watching a lot of videos and really practicing what I've learned, I have noticed a substantial increase in my skills and my confidence in both gaming and real life. Gaming has help keep me sane and grounded in reality, as weird and counterintuitive as it sounds, and it has made me feel better about myself. Thank you for being such a Cool Guy. From Lightrazer_DD

[@kenshi1010]

This was a great video. I really like how calm and deliberate you are in your explanations. You provide excellent examples, and most importantly you provide "drills" to do in order to improve the skills that you mention. Thank you for making such an excellent and well thought-out video.

[@synchromeshi2321]

Hey CoolGuy, Really appreciate the time you have taken personally into this video and also others, they are really helpful and great to see community focus on helping other players improve their game. You always take the time to break areas down to make them easier to understand. Such as this one "Quote: just aim" and yeah there is more to it than that. I have found all of your vids really helpful as I am sure others have also, these range from the pvp guides, to reducing tilt and even live play or vendor rolls. This adds to that collection also. You sir are a legend and really hope your channel keeps expanding and you keep doing well. Thanks man your work certainly is appreciated. Sync

[@jamesconstantin2878]

I grew up playing with a mouse and keyboard and am really struggling with console

[@kyuhira]

James Karow same

[@Oeugh]

No joke i grew up with a nokia 3310 until i was 11 then i got my first smartphone and didnt play anything before getting the smartphone and everyones absolutely destroying me at any mobile or console games

[@demonetization6596]

Same,I’m a com and mobile guy

[@henriquetolentino1055]

Im the opposite

[@moroccansexiledfromivao8653]

It is normal. Joystick is very unaccurate.

[@xela847]

I bet 60% of us are here because we played on mouse and keyboard and can't get used to console.

[@Mynar123]

literally my reason

[@drewdixon2720]

Yes. All the yes. PC would be nice but it’s Corona time and I’m broke

[@ferhat4425]

born with console and still can't aim with a console

[@lavatigerscf274]

Cringetastic I’m actually here because my mom didn’t let me play FPS at all till I became a teen. I didn’t really grow up playing fps like my friends did and now I have to catch up

[@soulassassin4847]

Nope i just suck at aiming lol

[@bentenigan573]

let's take a minute to appreciate a master of breaking things down and explaining everything extremely efficiently.

[@xfire3778]

What if my muscle memory gets used to bad aim

[@camonsamon4894]

*get new muscles*

[@EIia_M]

@@camonsamon4894 lol bro this video is old as hell

[@Astari2000]

@@camonsamon4894 if you would have been a yeah earlier that comment would have popped off

[@xxreigh9251]

camon samon lol we see u

[@pipiriripuriruri9804]

@@EIia_M old is the new new.

[@torrynleary335]

Wow the aiming using both sticks . . . I always used to do that until told me its bad, so I just started aiming with the right stick. Using both again for just the last half and hour and I can see instant results, because I got really good with aiming with the right stick I feel like a god now . . . Thanks mate, Subscribing for sure.

[@nachonik9392]

Muscle memory? I don't even have brain memory

[@synchromeshi2321]

I feel like I have goldfish memory at times, "Oh look a new castle"

[@manorexia1964]

C mamo

[@topramen1694]

Gotta get that brain strength

[@stikzr3631]

Same

[@itachi4115]

Thx this video was very helpful it made me realize I’m trash and need to stop playing first person shooters thx

[@amandeepbaghiana4510]

😂

[@malatrix8122]

Same

[@fluttershystayshigh4202]

yeah.. same here. :(

[@nattydaddy915]

I like how 90% of the comments are people roasting themselves lol

[@destroreact5706]

As jokes its fine but without self-confidence,none of these tips,information and videos are gonna help

[@NocommentaryTF2]

Are you from the galactic republic ? Lol

[@imjonathan6745]

What if i praise myself?

[@Sahm.tattoo]

There’s nothing worse than people who can’t even joke about themselves.

[@Solar-Winds]

I appreciate you having made the time for something like this. I recognize it's an older video, but it remains relevant.

[@Gamer528]

This is easily the best aim guide for console on KZbin imo. I've been playing cod since bo2 and just recently grasped pretty much everything you said in this tutorial. BEAUTIFUL BREAKDOWN!

[@DistantOnion]

one good tip for preaiming I got is when you're not actively fighting someone, ask yourself "why are you aiming there?"

[@wafflebro1556]

Looking and feeling cool

[@LulzRoyce]

Always constantly aim at things, it keeps you warmed up and helps you feel out the aim throughout the match. If you just strafe around and only look around when you have to you will not be ready when its time to shoot.

[@jootkujoanimsyt8202]

If it’s online It’s bcuz u don’t want to get killed by campers

[@nachonik9392]

Immediate results? I haven't had any results in the past 10 years

[@spazticjest]

Failure is still a result, if that makes you feel any better.

[@xSNACKERx]

F

[@cureamyosheen9100]

@@spazticjest n- no?

[@mementomori2043]

Same I cant hit anything...

[@Hypno_BPM]

Eray Ismail i recommend getting good at hip firing and after you get better with response time with hip firing and aiming on to target start ADS right after you start hip firing. my biggest problem is tracking head shots from medium to long range tho

[@Deathslayer296]

I've trained my index finger extensively. Clicking "like" is all just muscle memory now.

[@ashleeparker2185]

LordofWolves92 bruh

[@cureamyosheen9100]

that's not a compliment though, you just said you liked his video on habit from liking other vids a lot, as in you didn't consciously decide this video was good enough to be liked, you just did it

[@Panda-lh3in]

I've trained my index finger extensively to play claw

[@nigell.8705]

So I changed my HDMI port for my PS4 from HDMI 4 to HDMI 1, changed my tv picture to game mode, changed my look sensitivity from 3 to 4, and put into practice some of the things you've said and my KD went up in just a matter of a game or two. I was hitting 1.75 to 3.2. The lower KDs were from long range maps that I decided to keep using my Chaperone and Trust build to push myself. I never hit above a 2 KD before this. Thanks a lot Cool guy!!

[@commanderpipi1youknowfromp730]

Cool dude :)

[@tubiflex27]

@@commanderpipi1youknowfromp730 Cool man ;)

[@Smoothsmoothie]

A tip for aiming is to look at your target instead of your crosshair and just keep focusing on doing that

[@BryanBurrus]

the section about the control sticks, and how to utilize each one, was probably the best tip I have seen. THANK YOU!!!!

[@bivouac2000]

Like many other commenters, I just want to say that your videos, approach and tone have really made me a way better PVP player. I really appreciate what you do. Thanks.

[@Larfty]

I play pc but I want to play on console but I just don’t understand how to aim with a little joystick 😂

[@arne999]

same for me , been a pc player all my life , now i got a ps4 from a friend , so he could own me in shooters :D

[@frazix7075]

@@arne999 it's all getting used to

[@kendog3492]

Ive been playing console shooters most my life so it feels super natural to me but I still feel like my aim is inferior to most PC players

[@tiagosantos680]

Same, I can't have motivation to play games on a desk after day work, so I want to play on consoles, but I'm just to bad with controller xD

[@vcloakzz957]

Try buying a high rise kontrolfreek ($15-$20) for your right stick and get used to it for a week. It makes aiming more comfortable, adds more grip, and can improve aim and centering if you practice

[@akshaynair8498]

"Aiming" is essentially "pointing" your weapon in the direction you want to aim. And that is exactly what a mouse does. It points in the direction you want, simulating a real life aiming scenario, albeit with a much lighter tool. With a mouse you control the position (x) of the crosshairs, whereas with a joystick you control the velocity (v) of the crosshairs. A joystick is a steering device, and is therefore a fundamentally different mechanism, requiring one to "train their muscle memory". But many feel the inherent lag of a steering mechanism simulates the weight of the weapon.

[@donaldoduckus6566]

Aim small miss small, the farther your enemy, the more gentler you have to be on your right stick when aiming with a rifle. The closer they are, the more you can push left anf right. Don't stare too much into your crosshair, your crosshair is your middle and if you focus on that you won't notice your enemy fast enough and you don't know what your pulling towards so you'll overpull. Also you need to be able you need to be able to stop once the crosshair immediately is centered on your enemy or else you'll overpush the right stick.

[@klyfic]

Facts

[@bobbydrake4535]

That last part is SPECIFICALLY my greatest problem in aiming. How can I get better at that?

[@adultishgambino8713]

Bobby Drake muscle memory, just practice it extensively, and try to correct yourself after each mistake. and i mean it will probably takes months of practice

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Great and useful video. As a longtime lefthanded PC Quake player (mouse in the left hand) getting used to aiming with a controller and aiming with my right hand is such a slow and painful process.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

@byron stahlmann It did get a little bit better. But it still depends on the weapon type, and most of all on the distance, e.g. when someone is attacking me from up close turning and aiming gets very chaotic. Borderlands 2 feels very good now. I tried Metro Exodus a couple of days ago, it felt horrible (also because of the motion sickness).

[@JustALaw]

I still come back to this video over 2years later & I still reminds me of a few techniques I can rethink or work on. Thanks for all you have done for the community 😎

[@sacrificerxvii923]

All of your explanation videos are just perfect. I don't understand how you aren't so much bigger on KZbin

[@thesecondunfairesteel1755]

High sensitivity in my opinion is good when the aim assist is strong like cod or gta v because it doesn't really require micro adjustments. Lower dead zones is what I personally use and is popular with pro fps players. Gives you more control with your thumbs. Cross-hair placement is also very important and aiming at head level. In order to do this you will need to know the map or when you enter a corner your cross-hair will already be pointed at anyone at head level, ready for you to shoot. It's a good habit because you would have lesser time aiming at someone because your cross-hair will already be pointed at them. Knowing the map will give you an idea possible positions an enemy can be. It will be more natural when you play for a long time and sometimes it is just muscle memory.

[@auroracorps5533]

Oh my gosh, this is by far THE BEST informative video I've ever watched! I've tried searching dozens of videos that I thought might help me. And while there have been some that helped most of them give the same tips because of a "Lack of better discription". But not only do you stress people to search and find their 'sweet spot'. You give tips that they could benefit from! Ten out ten man, top tier video! Will watch again!

[@ojpwrestlingshow5971]

Dude!!! Thank you so much for this. This is what I've needed since buying my Astro last week

[@reginaldsmalls8322]

This was the best video on aiming I ever saw. 👍🏿👏🏿 AMAZING WORK!

[@scotchwhisky6094]

I like that flicking around accurately is more difficult. It means positioning matters more than pc.

[@leandrosilna]

This the only good guide I've found in my KZbins searches. Everything else was about a Fortnite thumbnail and obvious "tips" 😒

[@quantumkyzer9700]

Yeah, those are the worst.

[@Fee.1]

Now I have a way to find the perfect sensitivity, thanks

[@cajunrage6918]

Dude this video helped me tremendously, I never ran across a video that breaks aiming down in this way. Absolutely subscribing. I watch BBK Dragoon a lot it's actually my fav channel but now I think I have another fav. Your content is absolutely awesome. Keep up the good work

[@jamessteadman933]

Hands down best and most in depth aiming video on youtube. There is really not one thing that can make your aim godly except playing a lot and training your aim. Keep up the good work cool guy.

[@altusdefconalt3468]

I'm teaching my little cousin to be a Console Player, and she has never had any sort of game console or pc. I am using this video to help me teach her.

[@kevinacecox]

I have used a keyboard and TRACKBALL for over 20 years playing RPGS, now I am trying to learn to use a controller in CP2077. This is all new and great info for me. Thanks.. Step 1, turn off vibrations.

[@JBob08]

I know this is an old vid, but I just found you and subbed today. This is INCREDIBLY helpful stuff, just like some of your other vids. I hope you have a Patreon

[@thewing331]

I loved that dead orbit auto rifle. AHH the memories of D1 weapons and maps. Thanks for all the tutorials.

[@sungkim6739]

CoolGuy, been watching your vids for a while now and I appreciate how your advice and suggestions are for the most part timeless and applicable to being a better player at any point in Destiny. Thanks for your hard work!

[@Sans18176]

I wish the clip of his controller movement matched the movement on the screen. I am having trouble understanding how to use right control stick to correct aim.

[@Abood-xt7bw]

Same here

[@water-sl4gz]

just push the right stick gently to correct your aim when its off target

[@destroreact5706]

@@water-sl4gz thats controller version of "just click on heads"

[@charliemackenzie2485]

Never saw an aiming video that actually showed HOW to improve, thanks a lot coolguy

[@var1ares]

I remember watching this when it was new, honestly forgot Coolguy’s level of quality this far back

[@dreamjourneystudios8248]

Hey man, just wanna thank you for the tips. Was really shit at fps on ps4 and only doing between 0 to 1 kills per match on apex legends. Followed your tips tonight and without a joke, I am suddenly doing between 2-5 kills per match and the damage I'm making is x10. You made the game much more enjoyable for me. Thanks!

[@CoolGuyGames]

Right on man

[@bluesytube-it4oe]

Awesome video! This video personally helped me a lot to understand the theory and strategy behind aiming in FPS and on consoles. I have been a gamer all my life with my 33 years - but I really suck at shooters - especially at FPS. Now I want to become better - and this was the first video which gave me the feeling and really showed the theory behind it! Awesome! I‘m good at Fifa but that‘s it! If I manage to get streaks in Call of Duty more often than not than I‘m already happy... thanks mate for all the work! Really appreciate it!

[@flaco8861]

once again great video. i love how you break things down in a simple format. keep it up. hope to play with you one day in the crucible

[@mewtwo5661]

Great video even 4 years later!

[@theLoneCodesman]

My eternal gratitude to you, Sir! Long time sub here) This guide comes in perfect timing for me, as I'm desperately trying to learn to aim on a controller, after switching from PC. I've tried XIM in the past, but it has never been ideal as built-in AA and acceleration working against mouse and keyboard use. I've played decent with it but I believe that I just skillcapping myself. Re-learning a shooter with a controller is definitely a fresh and exciting experience for me.

[@matthewkress6161]

Openly admitting to being a cheating faggot is not the best of looks. Big W for Bungie for banning Xim and Cronus users 🙌

[@itsmethatsit.2934]

Been playing console my whole life, listened to this and it immediately helped

[@elijahgutierrez175]

I’m still coming back to this video no matter when. Good vid

[@artherman9768]

years later this video is still useful. I wish I could ditch console but so far Apex doesn’t have data transfer, so this vid comes in clutch

[@angelh8383]

I'm a long time PC gamer and i am starting to play more console games that I can't run on PC. I am trying to get better at aiming so this video helped me alot, thanks!

[@Jbone1969]

UNREAL VIDEO DUDE. been hanging to see this one since you said you were working on an aiming video a few weeks back! You are the man!

[@williammills6388]

I was literally watching your older crucible videos when this pinged up..GREAT STUFF! Just what the doc ordered.

[@benthorley4103]

Watched this when I first started pvp. Then I watched it again after nearly 700 hours. Cheers for the light bulb and banner fall area. Private single matches perfectly timed for aiming practice

[@albinono_life1760]

Came to this video to get better at aiming in apex and the d1 gameplay hit me like an absolute nostalgia freight train.

[@Mostevil100]

Wow amazing video, i have never come across a video more in depth and actually explain how sensitivity on concole works and how to actually improve. You sir have gained a Sub and a like. Keep up the amazing work my guy

[@NaluKnives]

Been playing consistently for years now, and my thumbs still freak out anytime it’s a stressful situation lol. May have to migrate over to m&k already

[@destroreact5706]

Yep my thumbs also go weak and feel kinda "limp". But i am confidant in my aim but it still stresses me out

[@euphorea-8684]

Very informative! By far the best controller aim guide I have seen. Thank you!

[@orolsson]

I really appreciate all the work you put in to this. There were a few moments of enlightenment, and thats gonna be a great help. Good job man 👍

[@latoyawright3900]

oMg u have done what none on KZbin has done! GG! I always aim with my right stick and never really aim with left.

[@KevinWMoor]

Thanks. Very informative and thought prevoking. Me: more left stick!

[@lhcedwin]

the precision zone part of the video really helps

[@tutuwsc]

I didn't understand it, can you explain for me?

[@MrMagicRman]

this is such a clearly thought-out and well-done video man! helped me so much thanks!

[@phonejackson]

Another amazing video! Thank you for the constant positive content!! 🖖🏼

[@AudreDBAer]

Frustrates me that you don't have more sub, brilliant videos all the time. Keep it up man

[@EmettTheGreat]

thank you for this. I can't begin to imagine how much effort and time you put into this. for real man, thanks.

[@sorrow5233]

What you said about the left stick strafe and right stick fine adjustment is so true. I have a bad habit of being right stick dominant so i end up trying to track an enemy's strafe with my right than my left and completely throwing my aim off.

[@pupupuwigi8579]

This video helped so much I played Halo right after and followed his rules. It worked very well but I also experimented.

[@AnnkiitTalwar]

Most D2 "Good" stuff is now behind PvP. I was trying to find some good videos with PvP learning stuff. Found this, Thanks man for really good video.

[@JPZ89]

hands down my favorite destiny and fps sensei. excellent lessons!

[@scarah1489]

i honestly have to keep going back and re watching because im losing my mind over these d1 quickscopes. some good nostalgia there with the og maps and no land

[@gurdeeph95]

Ronn was great man. Wish he still did commentaries.

[@jordanbarber6376]

That Shaxx love at the end though!!! Haha, great video CoolGuy! I can't wait for your D2 videos man! It's been a great journey!

[@devoidfishgamer4888]

It has been ages since I’ve played halo games and when I came back I couldn’t hit a single shot, and that’s weird since FPS used to be my thing. But your video is helping me so thanks

[@2Wet_]

Damn this is incredibly helpful. I noticed that I barely use my left stick for aiming.

[@bigbang1331]

I cant believe a video made 5 yrs ago can be so useful

[@jon_ovo3653]

Time doesn’t take away usefulness

[@hanbulban3131]

I just can’t aim in FPS using console controller, takes me a while to aim. I miss my PC as a result I avoid FPS games on consoles

[@joegami]

Hey CoolGuy, this is exceptional content and it shows the time you invested and passion you have for shooters. Please keep up the great work!

[@muhlesthethrull4573]

Great stuff, man! Your content creating keeps getting better and better.

[@pierocolombo2643]

Its amazing how this all still applies in D2 crucible still on a controller, i was looking for something like this

[@JorgeCypher]

WTH man it sounds like your reading a children's book. You have a gift, share it with the world.

[@kingofdust9725]

Very good video. I've never thought too deeply about this but it's an interesting subject as a console gamer.

[@foxInGloves]

By far the best tutorial I’ve ever watched !!! Thanks so much .... going to use your tips right now 👍😊👍

[@CoolGuyGames]

I appreciate that. Thank you. Talking about aiming, in general, is tough to convey. I hope it helps!

[@thesilentexo7539]

I'd like to say I don't need this… but I really, really do. Thank you.

[@05magical05]

The cod player you mentioned "Ron"use to go by Ronaldinho123 back in the days, he is a monster when it comes to cod

[@letruweldonothsa2622]

This helped. The small triangle thing Is god

[@Suj559]

Explain me about small triangle thing please.. I am trying FPS games for the first time in my life & it's on PS4 .. My level is Pathetic && it is an understatement 😶

[@ninethreefivesix]

Man I miss that wolf head cape hunters had. Miss it so much!

[@enchanted7076]

i m a newcomer console players and recently rage quited cod 4 remastered because i was getting obliterated with my terrible sniping 3 -20 and similar scores ... your video made go back and try harder

[@BIGMOEMEN]

hello coolguy love your content keep it up!

[@t3hKEG]

Hey just wanted to say thanks for making this. I know there are a lot of new Crucible players on D2 that are looking for console aiming tips. There are plenty of aiming tips for M+KB users but not too much for us console players. Would be really cool if you could make a follow-up video to this with more advanced aiming tips, sort of as a next step to this video.

[@tatooedmonk]

Thanks for this guide. I found your pointers extremely helpful and clear.

[@The_NJG]

I’m a controller user. FPS like Halo and Doom feels good, but trying to use a Sniper or anything precise is difficult. Minecraft, while technically not a shooter, it has shooter elements, and using a stick with a bow is easy to aim precisely, especially in PvP.

[@tristanbackup2536]

If Xbone. Use the Elite controller, "instant" profile on the right tumbstick. Use 0% dead-space, move it up to a few percentages to stop stick-drift to queeze as much as room you can use. Max acceleration turn speed & sensitive between 50%-90% in games.

[@ExoGhost]

Dude you talked about a simple topic like vibration for too long.

[@sxar_0660]

ExoGhost oh shit what up exo

[@sxar_0660]

ExoGhost didn’t expect you to be here lmao

[@addamsiewdass1832]

AHAHAHAHA AYYY WHAT UP EXO

[@darbz1017]

I'm a new sub and I gotta say you are very Informative. keep up the good work.

[@adamschulz9719]

GOD ur the man! Great video I don't understand why u don't have 500k subscibers! Ur a GOD!!!

[@empowermph]

for sure relax w/ the religion, all caps no less, so obnoxious. btw, we're all G-ds, all made of the same light.

[@pugzmcstewson5603]

III lmao

[@Pengwin-lf2rq]

Bro I’m transitioning from keyboard and mouse to controller, this video helps

[@davidwingli]

super good advice, i will try these tonight.

[@isaiahb8079]

David Li make sure you play with super good advice

[@Mo-fz1to]

The vibration thing really helped

[@irishtrash5]

Oh man... This video's got be feening for OG Destiny! Glad it popped back up in my suggestions again... Wait....

[@j44bunch]

one of the best videos on this subject I've seen.