Keyboard/mouse VS Gamepad...What do you use?

I Just got a rumblepad for Xmas. I requested it because I am finding many newer PC games have WAY to many controls for a standard keyboard/mouse combo.

I will always use key/mouse for shooters but I am starting to wonder if this gamepad thing might catch on :)

So here is my question for you.

What games do you prefer a gamepad over a keyboard/Mouse.

I would be very interested in your opinions on the following games

1. Batman Arkam Asylum

2.Tomb Raider : Underworld

3. Grad Theft Auto IV

4. Psychonaughts

5. Mass Effect

I am playing LFD2 currently and very happy with a key/mouse control.

I play everything with a keyboard.

Arkham Asylum is absolutely fine with one (the combat isn't complex enough to need more keys), Grand Theft Auto would be kinda crappy if you couldn't aim with a mouse, Psychonauts is slightly awkward with a keyboard but still totally playable, and Mass Effect is better with a keyboard and mouse because of the extra hotkeys, commands and aiming.

It's the PC forums so the answer is obvious.

All 5 on keyboard and mouse. I only use the gamepad for DMC 3/4, football and racing games (some, and not all the time).

Keyboard and mouse all the way here, I used to be a massive GTA fan even bought a console to play GTA 4 and god knows how people can play that game with a joypad. Pretty much all the games I am interested in all benefit from the keyboard and mouse control it is one of the reasons why I have stayed with the PC. The kind of games that do benefit from a joypad such as beat em ups, hack and slash games and platformers hold no interest to me whatsoever.

HEHE,

"Obvious" he says.....

I am an older gamer , so my reflexes are not what they used to be. Jumping from the "z" key to toggle to a new power or weapon in the number padcan be a bit of a strech (no pun intended). I am trying to figure out if I might save some sore muscles and joints with a gamepad for some of these or if the expience will be diminished by using a pad. Guess I am just an old disabled gamer! Thr programable mouse has help quite a bit, but I still find, even in some shooters, that I am not quick enough to hit all the keys required in time.

I heard in Batman that you have to do multiple key hits to do combs moves, seems like that might be a problem on a keyboard. Is that true?

LOL

Thanks!

I only use Keyboard and Mouse with FPS and RPG games

kb + m for most of the cases (i don't really know how a rumblepad is different from a 360 Controller)

1. Batman : AA - Mostly controller mostly because due it's simplistic combat it didn't really needed a lot of button and a controller worked fine

2. TR :U - Never Played

3. GTA IV : Kb + m - Preferred it for shooting and driving was no issue too

4. Psychonauts - played on xbox

5. ME - KB+m, many times btter

Racing games and flight sims are the only games I don't use kb/m.

I always use the same control settings (the same keys for the same functons) in my keyboad, so I don't even need to glance at it while playing (which would be an immersion-breaker). Even needed to use THIS to be able to play Dead Space (a-ma-zing game, one of the best ever), since it didn't allow me to use my setting.

I never tried, but I doubt I'll get used to a gamepad.

Keyboard.

Controllers make my hands feel muddy and sleepy.

i always used keyboard+mouse for gaming. the last gamepad i used was with my old NES. but the fact is, i always want a controller for PC. there are certain games that really need a controller. im happy i finally got a pair of them.GazaAli

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]i always used keyboard+mouse for gaming. the last gamepad i used was with my old NES. but the fact is, i always want a controller for PC. there are certain games that really need a controller. im happy i finally got a pair of them.gubrushadow

[QUOTE="gubrushadow"][QUOTE="GazaAli"]i always used keyboard+mouse for gaming. the last gamepad i used was with my old NES. but the fact is, i always want a controller for PC. there are certain games that really need a controller. im happy i finally got a pair of them.GazaAli

[QUOTE="GazaAli"][QUOTE="gubrushadow"] awwww man , im so sorry they gonna put a metal gate and flow your tunnels with water , be brave ! oh and yeah i use a keyboard\mouse , and pal they say they gonna get us this year , you should relax this year i think , and oh here we will not be on defence , less on offence , but the funny part is that , lol they couldnt defeat us in 2006 , not you in 2008 , lol they saying they want to go into syrian and iran together , funny :Pgubrushadow

He certainly deserves props. :) Has my respect too from having to have to deal with all that, yet you wouldnt even know.

[QUOTE="gubrushadow"][QUOTE="GazaAli"] yea lol im glad i already upgraded and didnt wait until i finish the semester. the prices got crazy for lack of smuggled stuff.crazymonkey092

He certainly deserves props. :) Has my respect too from having to have to deal with all that, yet you wouldnt even know.

[QUOTE="gubrushadow"][QUOTE="GazaAli"] yea lol im glad i already upgraded and didnt wait until i finish the semester. the prices got crazy for lack of smuggled stuff.crazymonkey092

He certainly deserves props. :) Has my respect too from having to have to deal with all that, yet you wouldnt even know.

[QUOTE="crazymonkey092"]

[QUOTE="gubrushadow"] you know i respect you very much ! i mean , people in gaza must be really despret and sad and these stuff , and you come here talking about games , you are awsom man :Dgubrushadow

He certainly deserves props. :) Has my respect too from having to have to deal with all that, yet you wouldnt even know.

Keyboard/Mouse all the time

Only use my gamepad to play PES 2010 :D

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[QUOTE="crazymonkey092"]

He certainly deserves props. :) Has my respect too from having to have to deal with all that, yet you wouldnt even know.

crazymonkey092

racing games and platformers......also games like devil may cry are the only games that i use a gamepad on. everything else is kb/m

HEHE,

"Obvious" he says.....

I am an older gamer , so my reflexes are not what they used to be. Jumping from the "z" key to toggle to a new power or weapon in the number padcan be a bit of a strech (no pun intended). I am trying to figure out if I might save some sore muscles and joints with a gamepad for some of these or if the expience will be diminished by using a pad. Guess I am just an old disabled gamer! Thr programable mouse has help quite a bit, but I still find, even in some shooters, that I am not quick enough to hit all the keys required in time.

I heard in Batman that you have to do multiple key hits to do combs moves, seems like that might be a problem on a keyboard. Is that true?

LOL

Thanks!

xipotec

I Just got a rumblepad for Xmas. I requested it because I am finding many newer PC games have WAY to many controls for a standard keyboard/mouse combo.

I will always use key/mouse for shooters but I am starting to wonder if this gamepad thing might catch on :)

So here is my question for you.

What games do you prefer a gamepad over a keyboard/Mouse.

I would be very interested in your opinions on the following games

1. Batman Arkam Asylum

2.Tomb Raider : Underworld

3. Grad Theft Auto IV

4. Psychonaughts

5. Mass Effect

I am playing LFD2 currently and very happy with a key/mouse control.

xipotec

1. Controller.

2. Most likely controller.

3. Keyboard/Mouse (for everything).

4. Keyboard/Mouse.

5. Keyboard/Mouse (the UI was tweaked for KB/M).

Maybe the same reason as the people that play some games with a controller which for "them" makes the game better and then claim it as a pure undeniable fact.

There is no game among those except Psychonauts that would be "better" on a controller. They work perfectly fine and they're just as enjoyable, the only thing that makes a difference is the thing that you prefer most for that certain game, in your case a controller.

Really depends on the game.

I use 360 controllers/guitars/drums for platformers and third person shooters, sports and racing games etc. We play most of the "casual" or ported console games on our media center and chill out in the living room. I find it much more relaxing then piling up my kids and wife at my pc "throne" as they call it.

I prefer to be on my pc though for FPS, RTS and RPG games, I like the extra keys and speed of the mouse vs a controller for them.

The only time I really use my k/m for 3rd person games is when I'm online, contoller just won't cut it there but offline the comfortability of the HD TV and couch win. Thats why we built a second gaming rig as a media center rather then buy a console. Most of the parts came from my previous gaming pc and was more cost effective and more customizable.

So in short I guess the answer is BOTH. Some games work well if not better with a controller, and some do not but it's a personal preference and feel. Also depends a little on if you are single living in a dorm or barracks or have a family you game with too I suppose.

I don't understand why people have this "must use a mouse and keyboard" thing. Some games just plain suck using M+K.CellAnimation

But many PC games DO require a Mouse and Keyboardflipin_jackass

I play all of my games with a mouse and keyboard except for Assassin's Creed, GTA:SA, NBA 2K10 and Burnout Paradise. I could play AC and GTA just fine with a mouse and keyboard, but I suffer less fatigue while using a gamepad and prefer a little more for those games.

I'm finding myself using the gamepad more these days, but that's because i'm buying more games that feel more comfortable on them.

I only play 3rd person platformers etc on gamepads, things like POP or AC. I did try and use my gamepad on BM:AA but it only supports the xbox 360 controller so i made do with the keyboard and mouse and it was alot better than i expected. Also use it for street fighter 4 and burnout, but apart from those and similar games keyboard and mouse for everything else really.

I use keyboard/mouse on 95% of games. I use a wheel on racers and gamepads on sports games.

I play 99% of the time on KB/M. I never use a controller, but I will use my Novint Falcon every now and then.

I'm always surpised by the versatility of a keyboard and mouse .. so simple and elegant .. intensely intuitive .. the perfect interface device.

The consoles on the other hand has always appeared to me as a crippled system because of its barbaric interface unit .. ie. gamepad .. early nintendo was simple and adequate, later ps2 and on however .. just dang fangled.

Anyway I absolutely, without doubt, could not ever use a gamepad to interface with my games .. if a game expressly requires said use of such a device I opt to not play said game in its stead. Thankfully that is usally just sports and racing games which I happily abhor and avoid at all turns.

I also don't begrudge anyone who likes to game differently .. I'm just happy that other gamers are happy and having fun ;)

Depends on what game. I'm playing Dead Space right now and i'd rather use my 360 controller. I also play modern warfare 2 and i couldn't imagine using my 360 controller to play that despite having it on 360 also. For all those game you posted i'd rather use a 360 controller.

Keyboard and mouse are the way to go..got me a G9 laser gaming mouse and a G15 keyboard lol, all logitech products.