What Makes PC Controls so Great?

[crudus]

So how is it better?

The full, 100% customization!

Everything else like "mouse better to aim with" all comes with practice and tweaking.

 

[Korten12]

Not trying to start anything, but I just can't for the life of me figure out a way how PC controls are better than console controls (as I've been told by PC gamers.) So how is it better?

For shooter games, mouse offers far better precision. For RPGs it's often a good idea for the extra keybindings you can use for various spells/skills/items. Also, Strategy games of all kinds are better played with a mouse.

However, many games that don't involve constant aiming are better suited to the controller. From fighting games, to driving games to action adventure games.

Apparently the mouse is better for more precision aiming.

Which is funny, Since I'm infinitely better at aiming on a console than my PC.

Oh, you're not better at aiming on the console. It's the console which does the aiming for you. Most (if not all) console shooters use massive amounts of aim assist and auto-aim to compensate for the shortcomings of the controler.

Lost Planet 2 is the only game I know on consoles that doesnt have aim assist, I mean its their and you can turn it on for champagin but not for multiplayer.

 

[Korten12]

Fighting/Racing = Controller. FPS/MMO = Keyboard (Faster response time and better aim). RPG = Both.

this is true, though I do like playing FPS's on my ps3. RPG are both no matter what people say, Demon's Souls? Would work the same as if on pc, it wouldnt suddenly be a world ton better (accutaly this is debatle becuase I somewhat cant see how it would work well on a keybored and mouse.)

 

[Malediozone]

Pc people, all you've done is repeatedly tell me that the mouse is better for First Person Shooters.

 

[TheTim]

I don't think its even a competition, controllers are so much easier for me.

 

[Contextualizer]

Pc people, all you've done is repeatedly tell me that the mouse is better for First Person Shooters.

And? Your original question wasn't exactly very specific considering you can also use either a PS3 or Xbox 360 controller with your PC. And for racing/flying games, a proper steering wheel/joystick makes even more sense than a dual thumbstick controller.

For fighting games, a traditional arcade stick makes far more sense than a dual thumbstick controller.

I guess that's really the ultimate reason why PC has such amazing controls: you can use just about anything.

 

[Scumpernickle]

Hotkeys are always nice. I'm just better with aiming with a mouse than a joystick though.

 

[R4GNOR0K]

I think the Novint Falcon with the pistol grip is the best

 

[kingcom]

Not trying to start anything, but I just can't for the life of me figure out a way how PC controls are better than console controls (as I've been told by PC gamers.) So how is it better?

Thats the final point then. The PC has a large variety of control mechanisms while consoles have few.

 

[Limzz]

We have mouse and keyboard which allows for much faster and accurate aiming in FPS. Also quick keys and mouse make things much easier for RTS.
For 3rd person hack and slash, adventure, driving, etc we have the option of plugging in a controller.
Also I would like to point out that with my new Razer Naga [http://www.everythingusb.com/images/list/razer_naga_mmo_mouse_news.jpg] I have 17 programmable buttons just for my mouse... I have played MW2 with nothing but my mouse and was good at it. Throw this [http://www.bigshop.com.au/mas_assets/full/MIT-IDZ-FANG.jpg] little baby into the mix and theres nothing I cant do.
Yeah, PCs rock ass.

In short. We have a lot more options.

you're thuper kewl

 

[Bigsmith]

Sorry double post.

 

[Bigsmith]

I used to believe that m/k was far superior, but I've seen videos of people using controllers with speed and precision that looks like it reaches that of the m/k.

On the other hand, m/k might be better, but a controller is far more comfortable and immersive.

Sorry WHAT? who asked about immersive?! Holding a piece of plasitc is no more immersive then resting your hand on two different pieces of plastic. Please explain how a controller makes you feel like you are being sucked into the game?! PLEASE!

Ot: I am a pc gamer. I can never get the hang of using a controller for Fps games, I've tried and i failed. But at the end of the day its realy personal opinuion, I don't care if ur using a D-pad of M/k... i just want more cross console multiplayer games to come out... u no, like shadow run.

 

[Continuity]

Some people prefer Mouse/Keyboard, others prefer Controllers. Its just preference, not superiority.

Uh wow, no. Just no.

The keyboard mouse control system is VASTLY superior in many games. Sure there are some games that benefit from a controller, and many games which were designed for the console play better with a controller but as for the merits of the control system itself...

mouse+keyboard > joypad x 50

There is no better analogue interface than the mouse, you can control it minutely, easily and quickly. Any game that requires speed and precision controls will benefit massively from a mouse. The keyboard has the obvious advantage of lots of keys to map. The only real disadvantage of mouse/keyboard is that you need to sit at a desk to use it.

Anyone doubts this I challenge them to an online game of counter strike, they use the controller of their choice (no assisted aiming) I use my mouse and keyboard.

On the whole, FPS, WRPG, RTS, TBS should be played with mouse and keyboard. Racing, Platformer, beat'em ups, and other console type games should be played with a joypad. Of course thats a gerneralisation but its going to be mostly on the money.

 

[Baneat]

customisable and the mouse is extremely precise.

 

[Continuity]

Pc people, all you've done is repeatedly tell me that the mouse is better for First Person Shooters.

What do you want exactly? Isn't it obvious? if the thumb stick gave better control than the mouse then the mouse wouldn't exist and we'd all be using thumb sticks to control our cursors on computers. The mouse give you precision and speed, if you can't work out why that translates into better control in games like FPS's and RTS's then I'm not sure theres much we can do to help you.

 

[Estocavio]

Some people prefer Mouse/Keyboard, others prefer Controllers. Its just preference, not superiority.

Uh wow, no. Just no.

The keyboard mouse control system is VASTLY superior in many games. Sure there are some games that benefit from a controller, and many games which were designed for the console play better with a controller but as for the merits of the control system itself...

mouse+keyboard > joypad x 50

There is no better analogue interface than the mouse, you can control it minutely, easily and quickly. Any game that requires speed and precision controls will benefit massively from a mouse. The keyboard has the obvious advantage of lots of keys to map. The only real disadvantage of mouse/keyboard is that you need to sit at a desk to use it.

Anyone doubts this I challenge them to an online game of counter strike, they use the controller of their choice (no assisted aiming) I use my mouse and keyboard.

On the whole, FPS, WRPG, RTS, TBS should be played with mouse and keyboard. Racing, Platformer, beat'em ups, and other console type games should be played with a joypad. Of course thats a gerneralisation but its going to be mostly on the money.

And you have a right to your opinion. Much in the same way, not everyone will agree with yours, as has been shown here.

 

[blankedboy]

I just can't aim a gun on a PS2. I just can't.

 

[Theron Julius]

The ability to turn around at a non-fixed rate

 

[Nouw]

Keyboard gives you more controls and freedom. I prefer Controllers when I'm not missing out on anything that could be on PC. If I'm not and the Controller has just as much good stuff then Controller.

PC and Keyboard has more buttons so that could be the reason.