So I just got into the world of PC Gaming. Few questions 1)How do I know if my xbox 360 controller will work with a certain game? 2)Do all Games for Windows games work with an xbox 360 controller? 3)How do I find the specs for my video/audio card? 4)Any really good free games I can get? 5)Steam or Direct2Drive?
1: should have it on the back of the box, on Steam it should tell you too. 2: IIRC, yes 3: Search dxdiag in your start menu 4: Trackmania Nations Forever, and some others 5: Steam for comunity, but if you just want to buy games D2D
Well I just downloaded Tales of Monkey Island and I cant use my controller with it and I downloaded the demo for Warhammer 40k Dawn of War II which is a Games for Windows Live and there is no option to use the controller.
Well I just downloaded Tales of Monkey Island and I cant use my controller with it and I downloaded the demo for Warhammer 40k Dawn of War II which is a Games for Windows Live and there is no option to use the controller.
G3Guy
Obviously a controller isn't going to work with an RTS game or a point-and-click adventure game. If you really want to get into PC gaming, you're going to need to figure out the mouse and keyboard.
Well I just downloaded Tales of Monkey Island and I cant use my controller with it and I downloaded the demo for Warhammer 40k Dawn of War II which is a Games for Windows Live and there is no option to use the controller.
krazyorange
Obviously a controller isn't going to work with an RTS game or a point-and-click adventure game. If you really want to get into PC gaming, you're going to need to figure out the mouse and keyboard.
Yeah, even if you could play DoW II with a controller, you'd be committing suicide in multiplayer, and even single player would be terrible.
Get Fallout 3, don't listen to the haters. Also maybe COD 4 or 5, depending on whether you prefer modern warfare or WW2. Or maybe get a flight sim or Street Fighter 4 cause those are the only types of games that I can think of which are better on a controller than with a keyboard and mouse.
Any game that teaches basic English, it could help you alot. But seriously, Anno 1404 is good, so is Street Fighter 4 and Crysis if your PC can handle it.
Seriously, grammar games or something like Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing would be a good fit. (Pro tip: Misspelling on purpose only makes one appear ignorant and not cool!) Otherwise, try Test Drive Unlimited, I'm fairly confident it's controller compatible and it's a terrific racing game with RPG elements for good measure.
Seriously, grammar games or something like Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing would be a good fit. (Pro tip: Misspelling on purpose only makes one appear ignorant and not cool!)krazyorange
This man is wise, and he knows what he is talking about. Heed his advice.
[QUOTE="blade55555"]Well welcome to pc gaming you have no need for a 360 controller just stick with the sexy mouse + keyboard :)CellAnimation
Yeah I love playing driving games with the keyboard and mouse. Street Fighter IV is great using the mouse/keyboard too... /SARCASM Yes, playing SFIV with a keyboard resembles the arcade stick a lot more than the controller, so it's easier and better.
[QUOTE="G3Guy"]4)Any really good free games I can get? 5)Steam or Direct2Drive? 4. You can allways try Battlefield Heroes, it's entertaining :) 5. Steam, they are awesome! also welcome :)
Get Fallout 3, don't listen to the haters. Also maybe COD 4 or 5, depending on whether you prefer modern warfare or WW2. Or maybe get a flight sim or Street Fighter 4 cause those are the only types of games that I can think of which are better on a controller than with a keyboard and mouse.
True_Sounds
Well, I'm going to have to disagree about COD. I don't see how that would be better with a controller. Never played Fallout 3 so I can't comment. Obviously SF4 would be better on a controller however.
[QUOTE="CellAnimation"][QUOTE="blade55555"]Well welcome to pc gaming you have no need for a 360 controller just stick with the sexy mouse + keyboard :)funked_up
Yeah I love playing driving games with the keyboard and mouse. Street Fighter IV is great using the mouse/keyboard too... /SARCASM Yes, playing SFIV with a keyboard resembles the arcade stick a lot more than the controller, so it's easier and better. Pulling off a dragon punch seems like that would be a painful experience on mouse/keyboard.
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Yes, you must get Orange Box, Probably one of the finest creations of the Human race ever. If you end up on steam then yes the orange box is awesome but there is something better, valve complete pack. seriously i'm fairly new to PC gaming and all i've bought for a years worth of gaming is this pack and empire total war. It's true brilliance. l4d, portal, css, TF2, ALL of HL and everything else you could dream of... think i could work for Valve as martketing?
Is CSS mouse/keyboard only? Or can I use controller?
G3Guy
I understand you come from a console background, and therefore a controller might seem more user friendly, but as pvtdonut54 pointed out, controllers in a lot of cases just can't compete in PC games. I really don't think anyone could seriously compete against good CSS players with a controller. It's not really that painful to switch to keyboard and mouse. Whether you use WASD, arrow keys, or whatever keybindings, you're going to find that at least aiming with the mouse while moving with the keyboard is going to be a lot quicker and more accurate than a controller. That's my primary gripe with consoles. Doesn't matter how many games of Halo etc. I play, still feels slow and clumsy aiming with an analog stick instead of a mouse.
Get Fallout 3, don't listen to the haters. Also maybe COD 4 or 5, depending on whether you prefer modern warfare or WW2. Or maybe get a flight sim or Street Fighter 4 cause those are the only types of games that I can think of which are better on a controller than with a keyboard and mouse.
zomglolcats
Well, I'm going to have to disagree about COD. I don't see how that would be better with a controller. Never played Fallout 3 so I can't comment. Obviously SF4 would be better on a controller however.
I meant F3 and COD 4 and 5 are good games, but games that work better with controllers are flight sims and arcade games (although a joystick would be preferable for flight sims).
Get Fallout 3, don't listen to the haters. Also maybe COD 4 or 5, depending on whether you prefer modern warfare or WW2. Or maybe get a flight sim or Street Fighter 4 cause those are the only types of games that I can think of which are better on a controller than with a keyboard and mouse.
True_Sounds
Well, I'm going to have to disagree about COD. I don't see how that would be better with a controller. Never played Fallout 3 so I can't comment. Obviously SF4 would be better on a controller however.
I meant F3 and COD 4 and 5 are good games, but games that work better with controllers are flight sims and arcade games (although a joystick would be preferable for flight sims).
1)Should be on the back of the box, but i would use Keyboard and mouse controls. 2)Im not sure, but mouse and keyboard controls are superior once u get used to them. 3)Either look at your DirectX Diag or find the computer u bought online, it should have the stats listed. 4)um, idk about really good games, but Battle Field Heros is Free, and its a Battlefield game, so i'd try it out. 5)STEAM, srsly, the community is so much better
I cant see anyone being competetive at CSS with a controller.
x-2tha-z
You can download a program called xpadder. This program lets you use your 360 controller with any PC game you want. The real question is, why would you want to with CSS?
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