Xbox or Steam Controller?

DHR · 2 Jul 2016 at 12:52

I had to stop pc gaming for the most part about 6 years ago, being sat at a desk all day with a keyboard and mouse meant it was basically no fun, nor good for my bones!

I've done most of the gaming on the 360/XB1 but am in the process of building a rig for the titles i've missed during this time.

Ideally I still want to use a pad to save my joints though so for PC gaming is the steam controller worth it? Particularly if I have a number of 360/XB1 pads kicking around?

Skeeter · 2 Jul 2016 at 13:15

No. Use an Xbox pad. Its officially supported by all PC games that support pads, and doesn't have odd setups or fiddling needed to get working.

You will need a dongle. 360 ones are very hard to find so you will be better off going for an XB1 one.

Bone9 · 2 Jul 2016 at 13:23

Get the new xbox one s controller due in aug.

shankly1985 · 2 Jul 2016 at 13:30

Ps3/ps4 with Bluetooth adapter

I just can't get on with xbox pad.

DHR · 2 Jul 2016 at 13:33

shankly1985 said:
Ps3/ps4 with Bluetooth adapter I just can't get on with xbox pad.

I've always felt the same about the PS4 pads!!

TheMadHatter · 2 Jul 2016 at 13:35

ive seen in the PC game thread the Xbox One controllers can cause FPS issues

DHR · 2 Jul 2016 at 13:49

TheMadHatter said:
ive seen in the PC game thread the Xbox One controllers can cause FPS issues

Frames per second or first person shooters? I presume you mean first person shooters?

wnb · 2 Jul 2016 at 13:56

I have the steam controller and I find it hard to use compared to the xbox. Barely used it, I think it need to go to a new home.

VincentHanna · 2 Jul 2016 at 13:57

TheMadHatter said:
ive seen in the PC game thread the Xbox One controllers can cause FPS issues

If you mean in first person shooters, then they aren't much good for competive multiplayer but they are fine to play single player games with.

They don't cause any frame rate issues...

Skeeter · 2 Jul 2016 at 14:38

The most recent Windows 10 drivers caused lag issue with all games. Easily solved by installing an earlier driver. I think they may have fixed it now anyway as I've updated Windows and seen no return if the issues.

The new S controller due end of August is Bluetooth so won't need a dongle (other than a BT one if you need it)

FloppyPoppy · 2 Jul 2016 at 14:51

Skeeter said:
You will need a dongle. 360 ones are very hard to find so you will be better off going for an XB1 one.

unless you get a wired one specifically for the pc

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Skeeter · 2 Jul 2016 at 15:02

There isn't a wired XB1 is there?

Probably more expensive to buy another controller rather than just a dongle for an existing controller.

FloppyPoppy · 2 Jul 2016 at 15:21

Skeeter said:
There isn't a wired XB1 is there?

Probably more expensive to buy another controller rather than just a dongle for an existing controller.

I was still referring to the X360 wired as they are only like £15 IRRC but the official dongles were still ridiculously priced the last time i checked this may have changed however

Kosmiche · 2 Jul 2016 at 16:40

Skeeter said:
There isn't a wired XB1 is there?

Probably more expensive to buy another controller rather than just a dongle for an existing controller.

I think you can just plug in a usb cable and charge and play at the same time.

Bluecube · 2 Jul 2016 at 16:47

If you already have spare XBox controllers then I wouldn't bother with a Steam controller. I use a XBox One controller via a dongle for my PC gaming and it's great.

DaleTheWhale · 2 Jul 2016 at 16:52

Bluecube said:
If you already have spare XBox controllers then I wouldn't bother with a Steam controller. I use a XBox One controller via a dongle for my PC gaming and it's great.

This really.

I used a wired 360 controller as I had one anyway and moved onto a xbox one controller as it feels much better. Wireless dongle is as simple as it ever has been, plug in and play!