microneppy Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Self-explanatory question. Surprised there isn't a sticky for this. I use a PlayStation 3 DualShock 3 controller and an original Xbox controller to play games, generally. Most of the games I play on the computer are retro emulated games, so I prefer to use a controller, plus I only play older PC games on my budget laptop, so nothing actually intense or modern. While I find a controller better for most games, for FPS games I wholly prefer KB/Mouse (I sometimes play COD4 on my Mac). +E.Worm Jimmy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielx64 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Keyboard and mouse is good enough for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnporter29 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 XBox One Controller for most games, except for FPS games where I much prefer the keyboard and mouse combination. +E.Worm Jimmy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 keyboard and mouse mostley, but also a wired 360 controller when it suits the game type. Draconian Guppy, DConnell and +E.Worm Jimmy 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devobitch Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 logitech M570 trackball and logitech G13 Gaming keyboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnelsoninjax Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Keyboard+Mouse, had a controller but never could get the hang of using it, so I sent it to my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted January 28, 2017 Subscriber² Share Posted January 28, 2017 I use a Corsair Strafe Keyboard and a Corsair M65 Mouse. I may get a wireless controller but not sure on that. I have been told that a mouse is more accurate in PC gaming than a controller but IDK, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashG Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Depends on the type of game, but generally KB/mouse or Logitech F310. For racing games I'll use my steering wheel/pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted January 28, 2017 Veteran Share Posted January 28, 2017 KB&M, but I'll use a wireless 360 controller if the game suits it (platformers usually). Mando, +Gary7 and +E.Worm Jimmy 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Gary7 said: I use a Corsair Strafe Keyboard and a Corsair M65 Mouse. I may get a wireless controller but not sure on that. I have been told that a mouse is more accurate in PC gaming than a controller but IDK, horses for courses mate, I use a wired controller for racing sims, space flight games and beat em ups, FPS however i always fall back to keyboard and mouse for precision. the only conbination game i use both for is GTAV, when on foot keyboard & mouse all the way, driving/flying i pick up the 360 controller. +E.Worm Jimmy, Draconian Guppy, starman3344 and 2 others 5 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted January 28, 2017 Subscriber² Share Posted January 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Mando said: horses for courses mate, I use a wired controller for racing sims, space flight games and beat em ups, FPS however i always fall back to keyboard and mouse for precision. the only conbination game i use both for is GTAV, when on foot keyboard & mouse all the way, driving/flying i pick up the 360 controller. I think I will get a controller. starman3344 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Gary7 said: I think I will get a controller. the old wired 360 controller works out the box buddy, as does the xbox one wired controller. If i recall correctly the wireless 360 one needs an adapter to use with windows, not 100% sure about the xbox one controllers. even the headset mic plugged in, functions within windows, i use the headset for Teamspeak perfectly. +Gary7, Draconian Guppy, starman3344 and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted January 28, 2017 Subscriber² Share Posted January 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, Mando said: the old wired 360 controller works out the box buddy, I probably will get the wired one as I have a USB port on the back of my keyboard. starman3344 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttus Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 keyboard + mouse for everything, except racing games, where you need to have that analog type steering, not just the WSAD, where it's full right or full left turn, i have an old logitech controller starman3344 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Posted January 28, 2017 Subscriber¹ Share Posted January 28, 2017 Consensus is basically the same for most people. Keyboard and mouse for first person. Also for strategy maybe? Xbox controller for platformers for sure, and many other games. Then again i played platformers with k&m... Starting from capitain comic. Lol starman3344 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnporter29 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Recently changed from a XBox 360 Wired controller to a XBox One Elitle Controller connected to my PC by the Wireless Controller, and I have to say I'm impressed with the build quality of the thing, this has vastly become my favourite controller of all time. Battery Life seems quite good as well, used daily and still going strong after 14 days. I would highly recommend one of these if anyone wants a decent controller. starman3344 and Mando 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 1 hour ago, johnporter29 said: Recently changed from a XBox 360 Wired controller to a XBox One Elitle Controller connected to my PC by the Wireless Controller, and I have to say I'm impressed with the build quality of the thing, this has vastly become my favourite controller of all time. Battery Life seems quite good as well, used daily and still going strong after 14 days. I would highly recommend one of these if anyone wants a decent controller. Is it bluetooth buddy? Ive used it on an xbox one and i liked it lot tbh looking at 360 wireless adapters while neat are almost as expensive as another controller DConnell and Draconian Guppy 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Knight Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Usually a controller unless the game was design with keyboard and mouse in mind. I'm actually not a huge fan of the keyboard as a gaming input device (mouse is fine). Some developers pollute their input because of all the keys they have access to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 A PS4 Seriously, I use a mouse and keyboard, I've considered getting a controller for my pc, but I don't game often on my pc anymore. +Raze and DConnell 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zagadka Subscriber² Posted January 29, 2017 Subscriber² Share Posted January 29, 2017 Really depends on the game. Usually mouse/keyboard, the exceptions being adventure games (like The Witcher or the Arkham games or Shadows of Mordor or whatever) or side scroll/platformers. Or flight sims, not that there are many of those worth playing. For games like GTA, I do keyboard and mouse for moving and shooting, controller for driving/flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted January 29, 2017 Veteran Share Posted January 29, 2017 7 hours ago, The Evil Overlord said: A PS4 Seriously, I use a mouse and keyboard, I've considered getting a controller for my pc, but I don't game often on my pc anymore. Steam added support for the DS4 last year. Just connect via USB, Bluetooth or buy one of the PC dongles to use it http://www.techradar.com/how-to/gaming/how-to-use-the-ps4-dualshock-4-controller-on-a-pc-1309014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 7 hours ago, Zagadka said: Really depends on the game. Usually mouse/keyboard, the exceptions being adventure games (like The Witcher or the Arkham games or Shadows of Mordor or whatever) or side scroll/platformers. Or flight sims, not that there are many of those worth playing. For games like GTA, I do keyboard and mouse for moving and shooting, controller for driving/flying. I found shadows of mordor so tricky using the joypad superb game tbh. Completed it 100% but couldnt bring myself to finish all the DLC by then lol DConnell and Draconian Guppy 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrikedOut Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Keyboard and mouse here. I'm a PC only gamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnporter29 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 12 hours ago, Mando said: Is it bluetooth buddy? Ive used it on an xbox one and i liked it lot tbh looking at 360 wireless adapters while neat are almost as expensive as another controller Unfortunately not, it will only work wireless using the Wireless Connector, which I paid an additional £20 for. For the price of the Elite Controller you would think Bluetooth would be an option as I believe Bluetooth is on the cheaper XBox One S controllers. Saying that, there are posts on reddit saying that connecting via Bluetooth doesn't give you full functionality of the controller. You do get a full length braided USB cable though so you can use it as a Wired Controller if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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