Controller Options

Manners14 · 16 Apr 2014 at 11:54

Hi all, im very new to PC gaming and i was just wondering what the best kind of controller is to go for when playing FPS + RPG games.

I have come from an xbox 360, and i have seen the Official USB xbox pc controller, so this would be the obvious choice, but at 30(ish) quid, its a bit of a joke, so i was wondering if there are alternatives that are similar but for less cash than that which are worth it.

Manners14 · 16 Apr 2014 at 13:17

ah... i didnt even think of that to be honest, i have always found it very alien using a mouse and keyboard, i guess ill just have to get used to it and invest in a decent mouse and keyboard then by the sounds of it. iv played at a high level with controllers on halo/GOW etc. but i guess everyone is in the same boat there.
i'll look into some entry level mouses and see how i get on

Manners14 · 16 Apr 2014 at 22:57

ah nice thanks for the suggestion, ill take a look and add it to the shopping list

Manners14 · 1 May 2014 at 10:10

ah thats awesome thanks guys, i didnt even think to look at that, i remember trying to use the controller straight into my old laptop and had no joy, i didnt know the wireless receivers existed!

I think the only games i would prefer to use mouse and keyboard for, are things like commad and conquer, age of empires etc etc, the console ports of those games are horrendous to play.

if im starting with games like skyrim and crisis etc then i think id prefer the controller option.

Manners14 · 1 May 2014 at 11:37

i dont think ill be needing a joystick too soon to be honest, never really been interested in games involving flying since air combat

i love my retro games as well as platformers so i think ill end up getting a controller anyway, but ill try to get used to M&KB for others!