Mouse/Keyboard for me. This may be due to the fact that I don't have a console and never played with a joystick.
Poll: mouse vs. controller
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Mouse for RTS, and either a controller or mouse for FPS im equally comfortable with both. For games like AC or PoP, controller for sure.
I'm gonna jump on PurpleRains bandwagon before it gets too crowded. Controller all the way.
Though I don't mind a mouse for RTS games, but that's only because the ones I like are all on PC.
Though I don't mind a mouse for RTS games, but that's only because the ones I like are all on PC.
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And no, I'm not going to give a serious answer... it's like asking "What's better, a car or a truck or a boat?" Doesn't that depend on whether you're getting groceries, machine parts, or a trawl line?
-- Steve
And no, I'm not going to give a serious answer... it's like asking "What's better, a car or a truck or a boat?" Doesn't that depend on whether you're getting groceries, machine parts, or a trawl line?
-- Steve
depends on the game really, here's my breakdown
fighting - controller
rts/god game - mouse + keyboard
first person games (not just fps's) - mouse + keyboard
driving game - driving wheel if not controller
flight sim - joystick if not controller
third person - 6 in one half dozen in the other
i didn't vote cause there's not clarity on the application
fighting - controller
rts/god game - mouse + keyboard
first person games (not just fps's) - mouse + keyboard
driving game - driving wheel if not controller
flight sim - joystick if not controller
third person - 6 in one half dozen in the other
i didn't vote cause there's not clarity on the application
RTS, RPGs & inventry heavy games I prefer mouse + keyboard.
3rd person action games like GTA & sports games I prefer console controllers (or at least the controllers ive used)
But that said, im quite happy to play a game like Viva Pinata on console thouugh its interface feels more suited to PC. & theres pleanty of action games ive played on PC that I was perfectly comfortable with
3rd person action games like GTA & sports games I prefer console controllers (or at least the controllers ive used)
But that said, im quite happy to play a game like Viva Pinata on console thouugh its interface feels more suited to PC. & theres pleanty of action games ive played on PC that I was perfectly comfortable with
I vote mouse+keyboard for 1 player per machine games.
Controllers are good because they are relativly cheap, can withstand a lot of punishment, and have long chords so you can stand back from the screen. This makes controllers ideal for parties and small children. Neither of which I have to deal with very often.
Controllers are good because they are relativly cheap, can withstand a lot of punishment, and have long chords so you can stand back from the screen. This makes controllers ideal for parties and small children. Neither of which I have to deal with very often.
Depends on the game really.
Mouse control is unquestionably the superior control for FPS and RTS games. Traditional arcade controls are best for 2D fighting games. General console controllers with analog are kind of a "jack of all trades" control and do reasonably well with most games. The greatest strength of a console controller is that they are compact, ergonomic, and can be used without any support.
Ultimately, it really just comes down to whatever works for you. Some people swear by controllers for FPS and I've played platformers and driving games just fine with a mouse/keyboard.
Mouse control is unquestionably the superior control for FPS and RTS games. Traditional arcade controls are best for 2D fighting games. General console controllers with analog are kind of a "jack of all trades" control and do reasonably well with most games. The greatest strength of a console controller is that they are compact, ergonomic, and can be used without any support.
Ultimately, it really just comes down to whatever works for you. Some people swear by controllers for FPS and I've played platformers and driving games just fine with a mouse/keyboard.
I'm not going to say one is better than the other, it's like asking what the best game in the world is, there's no one answer. Personally i prefer mouse + keyboard. But a friend of mine is completely unco on mouse and kicks ass on controller. I don't know why i'm better with mouse than keyboard, maybe it's from excessive use as i'm more of a pc gamer as a pose to console. Either way, to me, one isn't "better" than the other.
Cheers
Shieldsy
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Shieldsy
