Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III

How to adjust the analog stick deadzones in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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If you are playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III with a controller, then you may find that the aiming may feel a little clunky or oversensitive. To see how you can adjust the deadzones in this latest CoD videogame, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. To change the dead zone sensitivity, you first need to open the Settings menu.

You can do so by pressing the Options or Menu button from the main menu. Afterwards, press the R1 or RB buttons to switch tabs until you get to the gear-looking tab. From there, you need to select Controller.

2. After getting to the Controller tab in the Settings menu, scroll down and then select Deadzone Inputs.

3. From there, you will be able to adjust the following:

  • Left Stick Min (Default Value: 10)
  • Left Stick Max (Default Value: 99)
  • Right Stick Min (Default Value: 10)
  • Right Stick Max (Default Value: 99)

4. After you have changed any of the above settings, select Test Stick Deadzone. This will allow you to see how the game registers your analog stick movements.

Of course, you can also test out the new dead zone settings in the actual game as well.

How to disable voice chat in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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Voice chat is enabled by default in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. If you don’t want to hear other players while playing the online multiplayer modes, then you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech to see how you can disable this feature.

1. To Start off, you need to head over to the Audio tab in the Settings menu.

You can go to Settings by pressing the Menu/Options button in the main menu and then using the R1/RB buttons to change tabs until you get to the gear icon. From there, you need to select Audio.

2. In the Audio screen, scroll down to the Voice Chat section.

You should see the Voice Chat setting there with the following description:

Allows you to speak and hear other players

Note: Muting a player will also prevent them from hearing you.

There is also a note saying that your voice may be recorded for service and code of conduct reasons.

3. The Voice Chat setting is set to On by default. To disable it, make sure that it is set to Off instead.

4. You can then exit the Settings menu and then return to playing Modern Warfare 3. When you do, you should no longer hear the voices of other players.

How to change the sprint settings in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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By default, you need to press down on the left analog stick in order to toggle the sprint function in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. To perform a tactical sprint, which lets you run even faster in short bursts, you need to double tap on the left analog in the same direction.

To see how you can change the sprint settings for this first-person shooting game, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. From the main menu, press the Options button on the PlayStation controller or Menu button on the Xbox controller.

In the newly opened menu, press the R1 and RB buttons a few times until you get to the tab with the gear icon. Afterwards, select Controller.

2. In the next screen, use the R1 and RB buttons again to change tabs until you get to Gameplay.

3. From the Gameplay tab, you should be able to adjust the following options:

Automatic Sprint:

  • Off
  • Automatic Sprint
  • Automatic Tactical Sprint

Sprint/Tactical Sprint Behavior:

  • Toggle
  • Hold

Auto Move Forward:

  • Off
  • Single Tap
  • Double Tap

Tactical Sprint Behavior:

  • Double Tap
  • Single Tap from Sprint
  • Single Tap from Run

4. We recommend that you play around with settings until you find the right combination that fits your play style.

How to adjust the aim assist setting in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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You may find the aim assist to feel off when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III with a controller. To see how you can change this setting for the latest CoD installment, you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make your way to the Settings menu in the game.

2. From there, press the L2 button on PlayStation or LT button on Xbox to bring up the menu on the left side. You then need to select Controller.

3. In the Controller section, press the L1 or LB button in order to switch over to the Aiming tab.

4. You should then scroll down until you get to the Aim Assist section.

5. Next, you should make sure that Target Aim Assist is set to On.

6. Afterwards, you need to select Aim Assist Type.

7. You will be able to change the aiming type to any of the following options:

Default: Traditional aim slowdown near target used in Modern Warfare games.

Precision: Strong aim slowdown that only kicks in when aiming closer to target. Best for accurate players.

Focusing: Strong aim slowdown that also kicks in when narrowly missing target. Best for players new to analog aiming.

Black Ops: Traditional aim slowdown near target used in Black Ops games.

We suggest that you test out all four options to see which type is best suited for your playstyle.

How to disable vibration in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III

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When playing with a compatible controller, haptic feedback will automatically be enabled in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. To see how you can tune down the rumble intensity, or turn this feature off completely, you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech.

1. From the main menu screen in Modern Warfare 3, navigate over towards the Settings menu.

If you are playing the game with a console controller, then you have to press the Menu button on the Xbox controller or Options button on the PlayStation controller. Afterwards, press the RB or R1 buttons a few times to view the Settings tab.

2. From the Settings tab, select Controller.

3. In the Controller section of Settings, move the cursor down to Controller Vibration. It should show the following description:

The controller’s vibrations are triggered by specific gameplay events.

To fully disable rumble, make sure that Controller Vibration is set to Off.

4. If you want to keep haptic feedback but reduce its intensity, make sure that Controller Vibration is set to On.

You then need to press X on Xbox or Square on PlayStation to show the Controller Vibration Intensity slider. This is used to reduce the strength of the rumble.

5. Once you are done, exit the Settings menu. You should notice the new vibration changes implemented into the game when you start playing it again.

How to disable Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 crossplay on consoles

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By default, crossplay is enabled in the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X versions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. If you want to have a level playing field, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can disable cross network matchmaking.

PS4 and PS5

If you are playing on PlayStation consoles, then you need to take the following steps:

1. Go to Settings from the main menu in Modern Warfare 3.

To do so, press the Options button while in the menus. You then need to press R1 to switch tab until you get to the gear cog icon. From there, select Account & network.

2. If you aren’t in the Account & Network section in Settings already, press the L2 button and then select it from the left menu.

3. You should see the Crossplay option located at the top. It should show the following information:

Off: Matchmaking only uses your current gaming platforms.

On: Allow matchmaking with other gaming platforms.

4. Make sure that Crossplay is set to Off.

5. Exit the Settings menu.

You should no longer be matched up with players on non-PlayStation platforms when playing the online multiplayer.

Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X

The Crossplay option in the Settings menu of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is hidden in the Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X versions of the game. So, in order to disable cross network play for these consoles, you need to do the following instead:

Press the Xbox button to open the Guide menu.

Press the RB button a few times until you are viewing the “Profile & system” tab.

Select Settings.

In Settings, go to Account > Privacy & only safety > Xbox privacy > View details & customize > Communication & multiplayer.

On the next screen, select the drop-down menu in the “You can join cross-network play” column.

Select the Block option.

You should now only be matched up with other players on the Xbox Live network.

How to enable or disable adaptive triggers in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III supports the adaptive triggers of the DualSense controller. To see how you can enable or disable this feature, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to open the in-game menu, which you can do by pressing the Options button on the gamepad.

2. From there, use the L1 and R1 buttons to change tabs until you get to Settings.

3. On the Settings tab, select Controller.

4. In the Controller section, navigate down until you get to Trigger Effect.

5. You should see the following description appear on the right side:

Provides feedback via deadzone, resistance and vibration on the L2 and R2 buttons, giving a tactile feel to the weapons.

Off: Deactivate all the haptic feedback.

Weapon Fire Threshold: Activate only the weapons fire threshold. [Deadzone]

Full Haptics: Activate all the haptic effects. [Deadzone, Resistance and Vibration]

Select the option that best fit your playstyle.

6. Exit the Settings menu.

When you play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 again, you should notice the changes applied to the L2 and R2 buttons.