Does anyone hate double joysticks?
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No trouble at all, so long as the arrangement actually makes sense. I've played games where the second stick's camera control function was seriously busted, but that's an issue with the game and not the stick.
-- Steve
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Why? I'd be interested to hear your critique of the thumbsticks.AmandaGamer86 said:
I personally love it. It's far better than using one joystick (ie: Nintendo 64). I like mouse-keyboard too, but usually for different sorts of games. The dual-analogue style thumbsticks are the best invention ever in terms of gamepads, I think. Far superior to dodge arcade-style joysticks for general use, they work very well for almost every game I've played on them. That said, it can be irritating if the game devs fail to have a sensitivity slider or option. Too many games have I played that are just too sensitive or not sensitive enough, but I can't change it. That's the only thing I'd say against dual-analogue style controls.
The Xbox 360 controller is brilliant, in my experience. The trigger-bumper combo works great. Better than just triggers (ie: Original Xbox), and better than 4 shoulders (ie: PlayStation). The controller is very comfortable, and while I did enjoy the original massive controllers, the wireless 360 controller is my controller of choice, when I'm away from my PC.
Note that Mouse-Keyboard isn't always the superior option. For RTS, yes, it is. For platformer/third-person adventure? Go with the console. The hell of the one platforming room in Devil May Cry 3 on PC... Lego Star Wars was clunky, too. I need to find a wireless reciever for my 360 controller so I can use it with my faithful computer.
The reason i dislike dual-analog use is because I must be the only gamer on the planet whos dislexic (spelling?). I spent 3 hours trying to play Halo 3 and as much fun as it was i suck so bad at it because i can't master the fine art of moving and looking at the same time. I guess loosers like me should stick to Guitar Hero III and Time Crisis 4
It's definitely a skill that's learned with practice... but then again so is mouse+WASD, or clutch-shifter-gas-steering in a standard transmission car. Or typing, for that matter.AmandaGamer86 said:
Specific to Halo 3, though, you may want to turn down the sensitivity on the "look" joystick if you're having trouble; I like "4" myself, but beginners may want to start on "2" instead of the default "3" if they're new to dual-analog controls.
-- Steve
That was just one example of a time i tried to use them I've tried several other times too. Thank you Anton for the suggetion i'll try it next time i play and see if it helps, if only these other people were so helpful. And just for the record ican drive standard very well (i had to drive an RX-7 when my bf's driving privaleges were suspended). I'm a casual gamer i have never sat and played video games for more than 2 hours in one day since i was 16. I do love to play and I happen to work for a video game convention, but im more the brains behind the operation 
Whats wrong with double-joysticks? I asked you this, if there was only one joystick how does a person aim and rotate the player?
Ahh, diddnt read that part, all I read was the original post that tasted the thread. But I would have thought some big name companys would see a hole in the market for selling alternative controllers for thoose that find using double-joysticks hard to use. They would make quite a lot of money from it.
Wait, how does dyslexia affect your use of thumb-sticks? I wasn't aware of it affecting hand-eye coordination, I know several dyslexics who are better than me at dual-analog gaming. If you've got nimble enough fingers to play Guitar Hero three I really don't understand how problems with thumb-stick use can be attributed to it. I'm trying (and failing methinks) not to sound like an asshat, I'm genuinely interested.
EDIT: OK, I see it can affect motor skills. But still, if you can play GH3, surely yours are finely tuned enough?
EDIT: OK, I see it can affect motor skills. But still, if you can play GH3, surely yours are finely tuned enough?
I have a dylexic freind who is incredibley slow at writing, it takes him about twice if not more longer to write out a paragraph. Maybe its the same sort of thing, tkaes too lond to use to joysticks perhaps.