Controls: PC or Console?

[Zyxzy]

I find PC controls to be better at most things, asides from Prototype and such.

 

[adledog]

I always have to go with the controller, even on shooters. people say its less precise but i just cannot use a mouse and keyboard. the only exception is rts like warcraft which just doesnt work.

 

[Mcface]

Alright, I've always been a PC gamer, and enjoy console games as well.
PC controls are better for a lot of Genres.
3D shooters, and Strategy games are easier with PC controls.

Puzzle games can be easier because of the mouse.

RPG's, Racing, Sports, Action, Adventure games, PC controls are not normally superior to console controls. Either one works fine.

Platformers are usually easier with a gamepad, so console controls are easier to use here.

Fighting games are easier with a gamepad.


Anybody who thinks they are a master at console shooter controls, play Combat Arms for 5 minutes. You'll adapt, but you will realize why 3D shooters are easier on a PC.

A lot of games though benifit from having mouse control.


Anyway, which do you prefer?

FPS, RTS and RPGs are always best on PC.

Cover systems, 3PS (normally), Sports and Racing/GTA style games are Console.

 

[Chunko]

Alright, I've always been a PC gamer, and enjoy console games as well.
PC controls are better for a lot of Genres.
3D shooters, and Strategy games are easier with PC controls.

Puzzle games can be easier because of the mouse.

RPG's, Racing, Sports, Action, Adventure games, PC controls are not normally superior to console controls. Either one works fine.

Platformers are usually easier with a gamepad, so console controls are easier to use here.

Fighting games are easier with a gamepad.


Anybody who thinks they are a master at console shooter controls, play Combat Arms for 5 minutes. You'll adapt, but you will realize why 3D shooters are easier on a PC.

A lot of games though benifit from having mouse control.


Anyway, which do you prefer?

It might be a good idea to include a poll for this forum. Personally I think console games are better for shooters. I know that a lot of people think mouse is better for an FPS, but i feel that console controls feel more natural. On the other hand RTS games are USUALLY better on the PC. I said USUALLY because I've seen a few RTS games with good console controls. Someone will eventually perfect the console RTS controls, and when they do it will probably be better than the PC.

 

[mihajelko]

Ive always had bad experiences with my PC cuz I couldn't afford a very good one, in the end I only use it for MMORPG use only (my favorite genre of gaming), while my PS3 plays everything else. So in my opinion I prefer controller over mouse and keyboard regardless of genre of gaming (typing is still hell when doing it on the controller, might need to get me a compatible PS3 keyboard one day).

 

[Chunko]

I prefer shooters on my console than the PC. For some reason it feels more natural to me to pull a "trigger" to shoot and stuff.

I agree it feels so much more natural to shoot, and control your character on a console. It feels strange that buy pressing W your character can go forward. It makes more sense with a joystick.

 

[Spitfire175]

PC for everything else exept driving controls.

 

[Chunko]

See, the beauty of USB ports is that they can allow use of BOTH keyboard/mouse and controllers, which is essentially why I like the PC.

The xbox 360 has a usb port which you can plug a keyboard into for typing, I don't know why they don't use that option as a control for some people.

 

[aww yea]

i will play all my games on a games console

the only game i can understand playing on a computer is an RTS because you gotta click stuff

clickin without a mouse is hard

 

[DeadlyYellow]

The xbox 360 has a usb port which you can plug a keyboard into for typing, I don't know why they don't use that option as a control for some people.

Yep, as does the PS3. But companies assume you're just going to be using the standard controller so usually don't offer a way to map to a keyboard.

 

[drakenabarion]

Mouse and controller for FPS, and controller for anything else. I dont play strategy games like Civilizations or Sims, but you really need a mouse for those.

Its not that I don't like the keyboard, but Analogue has advantages, and I don't need an extra button to walk slowly. Also, on PC, the keyboard is always there so I can setup hot-keys.

 

[Chunko]

Mouse and controller for FPS, and controller for anything else. I dont play strategy games like Civilizations or Sims, but you really need a mouse for those.

Its not that I don't like the keyboard, but Analogue has advantages, and I don't need an extra button to walk slowly. Also, on PC, the keyboard is always there so I can setup hot-keys.

It's funny that you mentioned civilization because they had a console adaptation of that game with excellent controls

 

[Woodsey]

Keyboard for everything except driving, and the occasional game which was clearly built with a gamepad in mind and then ported to PC controls (i.e. Stranglehold).

I really don't understand the argument that a pad is better for an fps. Stick PC gamers against console gamers (all of pretty much equal skill) in a match and the PC gamers will come out on top; there's just so much more precision.

 

[Chunko]

Keyboard for everything except driving, and the occasional game which was clearly built with a gamepad in mind and then ported to PC controls (i.e. Stranglehold).

I really don't understand the argument that a pad is better for an fps. Stick PC gamers against console gamers (all of pretty much equal skill) in a match and the PC gamers will come out on top; there's just so much more precision.

I just feel that it's too unnatural to play with a mouse, sure you can move faster, and it's more accurate. But it doesn't feel right to shoot a gun by clicking as opposed to pulling a trigger. Not to mention that a Gears of War cover system would feel awkward on PC.

 

[Blood_Lined]

PC definitely, you can even change them to your hearts content, and you cannot do that with a controller.

 

[Woodsey]

Keyboard for everything except driving, and the occasional game which was clearly built with a gamepad in mind and then ported to PC controls (i.e. Stranglehold).

I really don't understand the argument that a pad is better for an fps. Stick PC gamers against console gamers (all of pretty much equal skill) in a match and the PC gamers will come out on top; there's just so much more precision.

I just feel that it's too unnatural to play with a mouse, sure you can move faster, and it's more accurate. But it doesn't feel right to shoot a gun by clicking as opposed to pulling a trigger. Not to mention that a Gears of War cover system would feel awkward on PC.

Mmm, perhaps. Everything's open to preference really, I think everyone can see the benefits of each: Pad's being more ergonomic, keyboard and mouse being faster, etc.

I find that the sharper feel of the mouse actually adds more than the feel of pulling a trigger, because even when holding a controller the trigger doesn't make it feel more gun like.

There's also complete control configuration - something which is very rarely seen on a console.

Your point about the cover system is actually a really interesting one (well not really to most people but still): when done right on a PC, cover systems work perfectly - something like that slug system from GTA IV though is a nightmare, as you feel like you're fighting the character.

R6: Vegas works perfectly with the control system though; in fact, I find there's less tension on my hands when I play it on the PC.