I was talking to my friend earlier today...hes a hardcore console guy. :P Hes been gaming on em' since the days of the Turbo-Grafx 16 and told me he preferred the mouse and keyboard over the controller even for some platformers. That surprised me since he never plays PC games but hes been gaming since the Turbo-Grapx 16, so I don't think hes a stranger to them. My question is, what do you prefer? Are there any other console guys like my friend?
Been a console gamer since I was 4. And only recently became a PC gamer. I've only been playing FPS on PC for a few months... Then I went back to try and play Gears of War. I found using the controller again really difficult :P In the end I just kinda gave up...
i reckon it's just what you're used to in the end. in my case controllers they just fit nicely unlike a keyboard and they have buttons with different shapes and locations so you know insatntly which you're pressing. as for aiming dual stick is fine. it doesn't have as much precision but gears and halo hardly require that do they? :P
controller for me. I can play with K/M just fine, but I'm used to a controller and consoles.killerfist
Same here, I prefer controllers, but used to play Diablo 2 for many years on PC and had no problems with keyboard/mouse. I can see a big argument brewing as to which is best,
this is tough! I love the keyboard but i can't imagine playing NG2 on that. with the controller all the essential buttons are in my grasp in a comfortable pose. hmmmmm I'm going to say keyboard because after seeing assasin creed I think action games mite have a chance.(doubtful tho)
Pro keyboard games: FPS, RTS, Fighters,Flight Sims
Depends on the game. It's KB/M for FPSs and strategy games. there is no real debating.
Platformers benefit from analog movement, so it's better with a control pad. again, no debate.
Every other genre usually depends on now it was programed to move and respond, and depends on that even more so then "personal preferences". People will argue a lot over this topic, but the fact is that there are physical reasons why one set of controls is better then the other.
Its great that PC gets all options, and I like how the PS3 is leaving it open for developers to include support for kb/m.
I love using KB/M for a lot of games, but there are also a lot of games that work very well with a controller.
Overall, I like KB/M more just because there are so many more settings you can configure and you can customize commands, sensitivity, mouse weight, etc. to fit your needs. It doesn't hurt that there is a vast mouse/mousepad selection so it's almost guarenteed you'll find one you're comfortable to keep your hand on for long moments of gaming.
Same here, I prefer controllers, but used to play Diablo 2 for many years on PC and had no problems with keyboard/mouse. I can see a big argument brewing as to which is best,
there is no best, only personal preference.
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It sounds like that would be impossible to disagree with, but there really are better controllers for different game types. Kb/M is the best controller for FPS/RTS. Keyboard/joystick is the best for a variety of sims. Racing wheel/pedals is the best for driving games (controller in 2nd place). Arcade sticks are the best for fighters. Controllers are the best for platformers and serviceable in about any game type.
Controllers are excellent considering how well they can do with a variety of genres and that you can play from the couch (unlike keyboard/mouse). With all that said, I still prefer Kb/M. Having so many available binds and about the perfect freelook system to boot is great.
i can deal with both when it comes to FPS games. i'll have to say controller for this one as I play more than just shooters and I find it tedious having to change keybindings since none of the default controls ever fit my style
Mouse and Keyboard for some things, controller for others. Overall, I guess you could say I prefer KB+M for most anything other than platformers and fighters.
I prefer mouse and keyboard for every genre except sports and racing games. I hate controllers for FPS. I lump the Wiimote/nunchuck in with controllers, I hate that thing. It is not nearly as sensitive as my mouse which is my main problem with it.
Controller. Mouse and keyboard offer more precise aiming, but I find a gamepad far more comfortable. I play games to have fun, not to worry about whether I nail a one-pixel headshot, and so comfortable wins out.
Controller. Mouse and keyboard offer more precise aiming, but I find a gamepad far more comfortable. I play games to have fun, not to worry about whether I nail a one-pixel headshot, and so comfortable wins out.lowe0
I find most gamepads less comfortable than my mouse, to each their own.
Controller because my favorite games are action and fighting games. :) I started getting in PGR3 and now I want some racers. I like KB/M for FPS's though,and the only FPS's I enjoy now-adays are PC ones because they tend to be deeper and less generic (Stalker comes to mind.)
I prefer Keyboard and Mouse for FPSs and RTSs, but Controllers win for everything else. And since I don't play many FPSs and RTSs, I would say that I barely have any use for a Keyboard and Mouse, ever.
I prefer Keyboard and Mouse for FPSs and RTSs, but Controllers win for everything else. And since I don't play many FPSs and RTSs, I would say that I barely have any use for a Keyboard and Mouse, ever.DeathScape666
[QUOTE="DeathScape666"]I prefer Keyboard and Mouse for FPSs and RTSs, but Controllers win for everything else. And since I don't play many FPSs and RTSs, I would say that I barely have any use for a Keyboard and Mouse, ever.yellowandmushy
What do you type with?
I have a voice thing that registers my words and stuffz like that. It's awesome.
[QUOTE="yellowandmushy"][QUOTE="DeathScape666"]I prefer Keyboard and Mouse for FPSs and RTSs, but Controllers win for everything else. And since I don't play many FPSs and RTSs, I would say that I barely have any use for a Keyboard and Mouse, ever.DeathScape666
What do you type with?
I have a voice thing that registers my words and stuffz like that. It's awesome.
[QUOTE="yellowandmushy"][QUOTE="DeathScape666"]I prefer Keyboard and Mouse for FPSs and RTSs, but Controllers win for everything else. And since I don't play many FPSs and RTSs, I would say that I barely have any use for a Keyboard and Mouse, ever.yellowandmushy
What do you type with?
I have a voice thing that registers my words and stuffz like that. It's awesome.
....Ownage approved. ;)
You remembered. :P
But yeah, you thought you had me in a corner, but at the last second, I whipped out a jetpack that you didn't even know existed and escaped.
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