xbox controller or keyboard and mouse?

LordAzathoth · 6 Jan 2011 at 01:46

what's best? any opinion?

FabienO · 6 Jan 2011 at 01:53

This is the PC gamer section.

Though I will say I prefer a controller for fighters and racing.

casual123 · 6 Jan 2011 at 02:15

keyboard and mouse is a must for every First person shooter & i use an xbox 360 controller for GTA or anything that includes driving/flying

thepeganator · 6 Jan 2011 at 02:23

Controller for racing/fighting/sports games, Assassins Creed was good with one too, games like that work well with a controller.
Everything else should be played with a mouse and keyboard.

FPS should never be played with a controller, Mouse all the way.

contracteur · 6 Jan 2011 at 02:27

Final Fantasy XIV is definitely played better with a 360 controller.

Tummy · 6 Jan 2011 at 03:09

Dependant on the game and person playing the game.

Gazza123 · 6 Jan 2011 at 03:19

Would a PS2 controller be suitable to use on a PC if I was going to use a controller or would their be any compatibility issues or such? Sorry for hijacking.

Overslop · 6 Jan 2011 at 03:56

A PS2 controller will work fine if you use the right adapter and software.

360 controllers are best for PC though as they have become standardised somewhat for this platform. In other words, many games work perfectly with the 360 pad without any fiddling around.

As for the OP, it depends on the genre of the game as has already been mentioned.

Tefal · 6 Jan 2011 at 05:04

just remember a ps2 controller isn't analogue on the triggers which a few games use.

Steeps · 6 Jan 2011 at 05:15

KB+Mouse, even for racing games if I don't have a wheel available. Feels so much better.

Gazza123 · 6 Jan 2011 at 05:26

Tefal said:
just remember a ps2 controller isn't analogue on the triggers which a few games use.

What you mean by this? :rolleyes:

LokiS · 6 Jan 2011 at 05:43

Tummy said:
Dependant on the game and person playing the game.

This, I recently completed Dark Siders with the Xbox pad, was much better to use (was a game port so makes sense), also Dirt2 or racing games in general, can't control trottle very well on keyboard or turning. Footy games too.

I'm a PC gamer through and through, the game controllers have their advantages in many games like I mentioned above. It just down to what game it is.

Tefal · 6 Jan 2011 at 05:58

Gazza123 said:
What you mean by this?

why the roll eyes? :confused:

What i mean is the l2/r2 buttons on the ps2 pad are just buttons whereas games like gta and some racing games use the analogue triggers off the 360 /ps32 pad. (they aren't just on or off they have continuous effect like the sticks).

orderoftheflame · 6 Jan 2011 at 07:17

Gazza123 said:
What you mean by this?

He means that PS2 controllers are bum for racing games and anything else that fully utilises analogue triggers.

siege2 · 6 Jan 2011 at 09:23

this "360 controllers are best for PC though as they have become standardised somewhat for this platform. In other words, many games work perfectly with the 360 pad without any fiddling around."
also all the racing games I tend to use a wireless Xbox controller with receiver for the PC which I fing easier then getting out the g25 and mounting it, all other Battlefield type games I use the keyboard and mouse.