Moving From PC to Console

oweneades · 29 Oct 2006 at 12:54

dirtydog said:
The DC had a keyboard and mouse which you could use for Quake III didn't it? I'm coming round to the idea that they should have such peripherals for today's consoles, and then consoles would be on a true level playing field with PCs for games - of all genres.

It did?!

Lol I used the pad. I think it was one of those things where you play it so much it becomes second nature.

Although I agree a keyboard and mouse would be nice for some FPS I can't see microsoft doing it for the 360. After all it is a games console not a PC. Considering around 80% of upcoming games will be cross platform if you want to play the game with a keyboard and mouse use a pc.

Kreeeee · 29 Oct 2006 at 12:58

dirtydog · 29 Oct 2006 at 13:01

oweneades said:
Considering around 80% of upcoming games will be cross platform if you want to play the game with a keyboard and mouse use a pc.

Yeah but running the latest FPS games on your PC at a good framerate etc. requires regular spending to keep your PC up to date. My PC can't dream about running the latest most demanding games. If I could buy a 360 and play the latest FPS games with a keyboard/mouse it would really kill off PC gaming I think. Then again Microsoft doesn't want that because it makes PCs and hence Windows less attractive so there is a slight conflict of interest I guess. Maybe Sony should consider it, seeing as they have no vested interest in PCs like MS do

Ripper · 29 Oct 2006 at 13:02

the DC pad was horrible for quake 3

N64 pad pulled it off with 1 analogue stick but the DC didn't

rayb74 · 29 Oct 2006 at 13:03

I use both but when i get fed up of throwing money at my PC it will go.

Dark_Angel · 29 Oct 2006 at 18:41

Ripper^ said:
the DC pad was horrible for quake 3 N64 pad pulled it off with 1 analogue stick but the DC didn't

I have to say, I will probablly get a few comments on this, but I hated the DC pad.. I found it very uncomfortable with the shoulder buttons. On MVC2 and 3rd strike, My hand would literally hurt after an hour. I have never had that problem with any other controller.

But back on topic. Honestly, you will probablly get used to the controls on pad. I still find it a little awkward, compared to a M+K, but its not that bad after a while. I find it harder for sniping, for some odd reason.

You probablly wont have any trouble with 3rd person games though. The 360 pad is very comfortable, and I think you will love the live play. Gears Of War soon too, so you have picked a great time to join the 360 club!