Q&A: What’s the problem with using controllers to play pc games?

28. Dec, 2010 1 Comment

Question by Anonymous: What’s the problem with using controllers to play pc games?
People are making a big deal out of it on the internet and I don’t know why. Is it becuase the controller offers a possible aiming advantage? I personally find gaming alot easier with the controller, it’s easier on my wrists. Also, why get a 360 or ps3 when a relatively new gaming pc gets better graphics? It just doesn’t make any sense.

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Answer by Barrett
aiming will more then likely be way more accurate with a mouse once you get use to it. as for the people that make a big deal about using a gamepad on a pc, it doesnt make sense to me since most multi-player games just wont allow you to use them. pc graphics have always been better than consoles even back in the nes days we had duke nukem and commander keen.

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One Response to “Q&A: What’s the problem with using controllers to play pc games?”

  1. Kasey C 28. Dec, 2010 at 10:55 pm

    1) Controllers are actually at a DISadvantage, once you got the mouse figured out. In fact, the latest Saitek mouse actually has a “sniper” button that temporarily reduces the sensitivity so you can snipe better (and bazillion other buttons). Try THAT on a controller!

    Controllers are essentially “lower common denominator” human interface. It is a LIMITING factor, not a capability.

    2) Consoles are virtually painless to setup. Plug it in, and it will work. PC’s crash, have compatibility problems, and cost a lot more if you want a decent machine. A PS3 loaded or a similar XB360 is like what? $500 USD? A decent gaming machine WITHOUT monitor is like $1000 USD. More if you want the good peripherals like the G-15 keyboard, the G6 mouse, and so on.

    It makes sense, if you consider the OTHER factors.

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    Kasey C, PC guru since Apple II days
    I’m not a complete idiot, some parts are missing!