Advice for a Console FPS Newb; PS3 Actually

So I consider myself a PC gamer. I've always been a huge FPS fan. However, I bought a nice comfortable couch and don't feel like moving my PC into the living room every time I want to play a game.

SO i bought a PS3 mainly because I liked the idea of RFOM 1+2 and KZ2.

But man oh man do I stink at using a Pad with FPS's. I'm pretty good with them and TPS's . However I feel like I can't get a good accurate shot with the pad. Do you guys Tap the pad or set sensitivity or whatever?

And whats with the PS3 Pad not using R2 for shooting?

Anyways just want some info. Should I line up my shots and strafe? Duck??!?!

I only play exclusives on the PS3 as I play all the multi FPS on PC, Multi TPS on PC w/360 controller. I only play PS3 exclusives with the PS3 controller and I"m awful.

Please don't turn this into a PC vs PS3 control thread. I really want advice on using a controller for FPS on the PS3. I know how to use a K+M

I ran into the same issue, I was so used to playing shooters on the 360 and PC for so long that when I started to play resistance I was worried that I'd never be able to get use to it. The switch from 360 controller to PS3 was extremely hard for me shooter wise (I blame my countless hours on Halo), however after a three day all out FPS gaming on the PS3. I finally got used to it and now I absolutely love the feeling of my PS3 controller for shooters.

What it boils down to is you need to get used to it and get well the "feel for it".

Right Now, I actually changed the controls of Resistance 2 to the Default controls of Killzone 2. Its actually feeling really nice if you are not liking the control settings of Resistance 2. Being a fan of shooters my entire life, I am already getting prepared for Killzone 2. I have a pretty good cycle going on, PC for COD games/Crysis, 360 for Halo, and PS3 for Resistance 2/Killzone 2. This generation is kick ass for shooters.

An FPS fan with a console? My condolences.Riverwolf007

Be the first to mass produce a 360 skinned controller to work with the PS3...That's really the only hope..

I must be some kind of god at FPS; I couldn't care less what is in my hands when it comes to playing them.

If you have a problem with using controllers, it's not the controller... it's you.

Are u aware UT3 on PS3 supports mods and keyboard and mouse set up? You should get that, best shooter on PS3, and with the 20 or 30 dollar price tag you cant go wrong ;)unknown37

So I consider myself a PC gamer. I've always been a huge FPS fan. However, I bought a nice comfortable couch and don't feel like moving my PC into the living room every time I want to play a game.

SO i bought a PS3 mainly because I liked the idea of RFOM 1+2 and KZ2.

But man oh man do I stink at using a Pad with FPS's. I'm pretty good with them and TPS's . However I feel like I can't get a good accurate shot with the pad. Do you guys Tap the pad or set sensitivity or whatever?

And whats with the PS3 Pad not using R2 for shooting?

Anyways just want some info. Should I line up my shots and strafe? Duck??!?!

I only play exclusives on the PS3 as I play all the multi FPS on PC, Multi TPS on PC w/360 controller. I only play PS3 exclusives with the PS3 controller and I"m awful.

Please don't turn this into a PC vs PS3 control thread. I really want advice on using a controller for FPS on the PS3. I know how to use a K+M

acsguitar

[QUOTE="unknown37"]Are u aware UT3 on PS3 supports mods and keyboard and mouse set up? You should get that, best shooter on PS3, and with the 20 or 30 dollar price tag you cant go wrong ;)campzor

I do not get where all this hate for Console FPS come from. Maybe I am just used to the Playstation controller because it is the one I have used most of my life?

Anyways if it bothers you that much you can look into getting something like this: http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=2587209

I must be some kind of god at FPS; I couldn't care less what is in my hands when it comes to playing them.

If you have a problem with using controllers, it's not the controller... it's you.

bearbones

I could also drive with my feet....but it doesn't make me a god at driving...

The DS3 is just to small...I wish Sony made a larger DS3...or better yet some third party made a 360 controller that works with the PS3..

You just have to get used to it really, all gamepads are all the same. A combination of strafing and aiming is usually the easiest wayCouth_

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]An FPS fan with a console? My condolences.noswear

Youll get used to it.

Also if you can change shoot to R2, I recommend you get some trigger add ons for the L2 and R2 buttons, theyre about £3, and they are really good.

Youll get used to it.

Also if you can change shoot to R2, I recommend you get some trigger add ons for the L2 and R2 buttons, theyre about £3, and they are really good.

NinjaMunkey01

Sounds interesting. What are those? Good advice so far!

Youll get used to it.

Also if you can change shoot to R2, I recommend you get some trigger add ons for the L2 and R2 buttons, theyre about £3, and they are really good.

Sounds interesting. What are those? Good advice so far!

An FPS fan with a PS3? My condolences.Riverwolf007

Have to add if we are talking about Triggers here the 360 is easily the Superior version i was rambling on about movement and aiming.