PC gamers, what sort of controller do you use?

Kilgore__Trout

Hi all,

Was wondering if the pc gamers among you might take a moment to share what sort of controller you use?

I'm guess many use xbox/imitation, playstation/imitation controllers. Let me know if there are any other popular ones, and I'll add them to the poll. Thanks!

Shiminay

I use this one, it was cheaper than an MS equivalent

Mostly I use a Logitech G700 Mouse and a CM Storm Quickfire TK Mechanical Keyboard.

Glebee

Keyboard and mouse only.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

aside from the obvious superior kb/mouse combo

i occasionally use an xbox 360 joypad, when I feel like slumming it as a dirty console peasant

Burning Eclipse

I use a DS4 (I don't own a Playstation 4). Bought it in the US for $60, which isn't cheap, but the experience has been great. Since I downloaded the latest version of DS4Tool, it's been flawless in fact. I connect, over bluetooth, by pressing the PS button. Buttons are mapped perfectly. The touchpad works like a laptop trackpad to boot. I couldn't ask for more.

Only difference is games give button prompts for a 360 controller, but I know both pretty well at this point.

Would recommend to anyone. The controller really is the business... and this is coming from someone who thought the 360 controller couldn't be topped.

Kilgore__Trout

Hmmm, really should have added an option for other... don't seem to be able to change it now...

gaynorvader

I use a PS3 controller because I own a PS3. I'd have no problem using a 360 controller if I had a wired one though (I would miss the wireless however).

Nemeses

Primarily Keyboard & mouse - Wouldn't have it any other way.

However I do use an Xbox controller for the likes of Grid 2 - Way more easier to steer than A + D..

ShadowHearth

7 years old Dell Keyboard, which value is less then 5eu + Deathadder 3.5G

Xbox 360 wired controller

G27 steering wheel/pedal/Hshifter.

johnny_ultimate

I never understand the 'mouse and keyboard only' attitude - there are as many types of games that are very unsuited to them as there are that are perfectly suited. If anything, there seems to be an ever increasing amount of developers recommending gamepads as the optimum choice (obviously outside of stuff like FPS or RTS games).

Anyway, I mostly use PS3 controllers, as they're natively supported by Mac while 360 ones can be a pain to get up and running. I occasionally use my 360 fight stick for shmups and the like, but it involves fidgeting with custom drivers so it's often easier just to stick with a DS3. I haven't tried a Dualshock 4 yet, actually, so will have to do so. I've found most recent releases don't require third party keymappers and recognise DS3 as standard, which really makes it a far more attractive proposition.

Mal-Adjusted

Mouse & Keyboard, great for strategy games and shooters but a pain in the arse for Assassins Creed!

Have a joystick for flight games/ X-Wing series!

Burning Eclipse

Kilgore_Trout, I wouldn't mind not including M&K in the poll... it goes without saying that everyone on PC uses it for something or perhaps exclusively. Nobody's playing Civ V with a 360 controller

the_syco

Random Dell keyboard and Razer Deathadder mouse.

I hook up a Playstation One controller (using some random adapter I got from dx.com) for Tony Hawks skaterboarding, though. I also have an x52, although I only use that for flight sims. Found it great for Commanche, but for the likes of BF4, I find it wasted. May use it for ARMA3, though.

TireeTerror

Wireless Xbox360 controller for sports games like Fifa, Razer Deathadder and Corsair mechanical keyboard for FPS and G27 and DIY cockpit for racing games. I also have a track IR and a Saitek X-52 for flying games.

Kilgore__Trout

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Kilgore_Trout, I wouldn't mind not including M&K in the poll... it goes without saying that everyone on PC uses it for something or perhaps exclusively. Nobody's playing Civ V with a 360 controller

Yeah, mainly was curious about what controller you use when the traditional mouse and keyboard config isn't optimal. Don't seem to be able to add new options, but we can probably assume that most people use K&M for most games : )

Glebee

Glebee wrote: »

Keyboard and mouse only.

I usually find that if a game cant be played sucessfully with keyboard and mouse I shy away from it for some reason.. Have a PS3 used a handfull of times.

ScumLord

I use the xbox controller unless I'm driving then I have a wheel. I'm no good with the controller though. It's like trying to play on valium with fingers missing on any shooter.

There have been many games when I've just had to ditch the controller and go back to the mouse.

Cravez

Shiminay wrote: »

I use this one, it was cheaper than an MS equivalent

Mostly I use a Logitech G700 Mouse and a CM Storm Quickfire TK Mechanical Keyboard.

Awesome, another Mechanical Keyboard & G700 Mouse combo user

I use Q-Pad MK80 Mechanical Keyboard with brown switches. Mechanical keyboards are generally more responsive, higher quality than the membrane keyboards. Brown switches require less pressure for response as some of the other switches but not as loud so it's the best of both worlds between red or blue switches.

I had a Roccat gaming mouse but recently purchases a Logitech G700S wireless mouse. It's one of the best responsive wireless mouses on the market and can be used as a wired mouse also

When I need to use a controller (primarily for Dark Souls) I just use an Xbox 360 wireless controller.

gizmo

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

I never understand the 'mouse and keyboard only' attitude - there are as many types of games that are very unsuited to them as there are that are perfectly suited. If anything, there seems to be an ever increasing amount of developers recommending gamepads as the optimum choice (obviously outside of stuff like FPS or RTS games).

Probably because either those people don't play games which really require analog input or don't know what it is. Either way, logic isn't generally the cornerstone of an elitist's argument.

As for me, Filco / Deathadder combo with a Wireless 360 controller when required.

Dyr

Razer NAGA lefty edition mouse
Logitech G510 keyboard
2 Saitek HOTAS joysticks
1 Saitek Yoke/pedals

Have a usb dongle for my xbox controller but don't ever really use it...feels sorta... peasantish

mrcheez

Xbox controller when playing single player in front of the TV

Keyboard/mouse when playing multiplayer in front of monitor ...

takes only 3 mins to unplug cables and plug into the living room TV setup downstairs, but the pleasure of playing 1080p on a 55" while laying back on a couch is immeasurable

_Kaiser_

Keyboard and Mouse and an old Sidewinder Precision 2 for driving games/flight sims - probably should upgrade it really but I've no idea what a decent joystick is these days without costing the earth.

I never feel comfortable with joypads as I'm primarily left-handed.

Shiminay

Cravez wrote: »

Awesome, another Mechanical Keyboard & G700 Mouse combo user

I use Q-Pad MK80 Mechanical Keyboard with brown switches. Mechanical keyboards are generally more responsive, higher quality than the membrane keyboards. Brown switches require less pressure for response as some of the other switches but not as loud so it's the best of both worlds between red or blue switches.

I had a Roccat gaming mouse but recently purchases a Logitech G700S wireless mouse. It's one of the best responsive wireless mouses on the market and can be used as a wired mouse also

When I need to use a controller (primarily for Dark Souls) I just use an Xbox 360 wireless controller.

HI-5! I almost bought the QPad M-80 or 85 (I have brown switches too), but saw the CM Storm on Scan and liked the 3/4 length style of it (the numpad is also the INS/DEL/HOME/END/Arrows when numlock is off).

Best thing about the G700 is the 4 thumb buttons - I've be spoiled by it so if/when I replace it, I'll have to find something with a lotta thumb action

SeantheMan

Keyboard and Mouse like every other PC gamer here and in the world, except certain 'console' ports, in that case I use a 360 Wired controller

Sarky

Shiminay wrote: »

I use this one, it was cheaper than an MS equivalent

I got the green version. Does the job nicely at a fraction of the price. I rarely use it, mostly for Batman and the occasional platformer. Mouse and keyboard just works so much better for shooters.

Mostly I use a Logitech G700 Mouse and a CM Storm Quickfire TK Mechanical Keyboard.

Got me a G602, and I freaking love it. A mechanical keyboard is next on my list of upgrades, my current keyboard has now served 3 PCs over about 7 years, probably time I put it out to pasture.

Duggy747

A Gamestop Xbox360 controller, I picked 2 of them up for €30 yonks ago. One sort of fell apart on it's own so I have to get around to fixing it.

I use the controller for pretty much everything bar FPS and some select games.

Nemeses

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Kilgore_Trout, I wouldn't mind not including M&K in the poll... it goes without saying that everyone on PC uses it for something or perhaps exclusively. Nobody's playing Civ V with a 360 controller

haha I tried for the lolz...


Needless to say, Epic fail.

gaynorvader

Nemeses wrote: »

haha I tried for the lolz...


Needless to say, Epic fail.

For moving troops around, I could see the advantages, but for everything else...:(

Fnz

Novint Falcon.

Serious answer: I use a PS4 gamepad for non-m&k games. Got one at Xmas, just for a change as I had been using a wired (and, before that, wireless) 360 gamepad. Either one is fine and they're about a good as each other - though the 360 d-pad is, of course, awful.

The 360 (Street Fighter) Fightpad gets little use, though it is compatible with PC.

Waiting for somebody to release a multi-button mouse with a more sensible/ergonomic side-button layout than the Razer Naga/Naga Hex or Logittech G600/G602.

TerrorFirmer

mrcheez wrote: »

Xbox controller when playing single player in front of the TV

Keyboard/mouse when playing multiplayer in front of monitor ...

takes only 3 mins to unplug cables and plug into the living room TV setup downstairs, but the pleasure of playing 1080p on a 55" while laying back on a couch is immeasurable

Exact same as that. I like to play single player on my 46" sometimes and even though I obviously prefer M+K, it's not practical for those times, so I use a 360 controller.

Sarky

Fnz wrote: »

Waiting for somebody to release a multi-button mouse with a more sensible/ergonomic side-button layout than the Razer Naga/Naga Hex or Logittech G600/G602.

I got my G602 from taking part in a Logitech study looking into mouse ergonomics, so I'm fairly sure they're working on it.

jaykhunter

I have a 360 joypad but with the wireless receiver I still can't get it to work. So I USB plug in my PS3 joypad and run "motioninjoy" and it emulates the 360 setup.

srsly78

Still using an MX518 here.

RobertFoster

Wireless 360 controller with a dongle I got from eBay. I did try the Dualshock 3, but the drivers were a bit dodgy and I prefer the 360 controller anyway.

I hear the Dualshock 4 is the one to go for this generation, but unless my 360 controller breaks, I won't go out of my way to get it.

nesf

Wired XBox controller. I don't see much of a point in Wireless and having to worry about batteries etc when I'm playing at a PC at a desk. Also a useful back-up for the XBox in case there are no batteries and the kids ignored the low battery warnings.


Keyboard/Mouse: Steelseries 7G & Roccat Kone Pure

Joystick: Speedlink Black Widow

Kiith

I used to use a 360 pad as my controller, but i don't have that anymore. It was a fantastic pad though. Currently using the PS3 pad, though only rarely. Not playing many games that benefit from that control scheme at the moment. I got the G700 and a decenty Corsair keyboard recently, and am loving them. Far better for most of the games that i play.

Is there really people who use a kb/m for games like Assassins Creed? And do they honestly thing it's better? Cause if so, they're utterly mental.

nesf

Kiith wrote: »

Is there really people who use a kb/m for games like Assassins Creed? And do they honestly thing it's better? Cause if so, they're utterly mental.

There are certainly games that don't translate well to keyboard and mouse. There are others that are I think preferable with a controller but which can be played with mouse and keyboard reasonably well.

Edit: I mean a game like Spelunky, it's playable with mouse and keyboard but I'd prefer a controller for it. Similarly with Super Meat Boy. Other games though are pretty much unplayable with mouse and keyboard due to non-rebindable keys and other nonsense.

Washington Irving

For certain platformers and racing games I use a wired 360 controller because I already had one and there was no extra software/setup required.

Skatedude

keyboard and mouse for first person shooters.
wheel for racing games.
360 pad for arcade games.
and flightstick for flying games.
and whip and chains for sex games.

Fnz

Sarky wrote: »

I got my G602 from taking part in a Logitech study looking into mouse ergonomics, so I'm fairly sure they're working on it.

Shame there's seldom an opportunity to try the expensive mice and keyboards before buying them.

How is someone supposed to find out what coloured switches they'd prefer in a mechanical keyboard? You gotta get hands on time with that hardware.

Fnz

Skatedude wrote: »

... and whip and chains for sex games.

I have to settle for my joystick.

Shiminay

Fnz wrote: »

Shame there's seldom an opportunity to try the expensive mice and keyboards before buying them.

How is someone supposed to find out what coloured switches they'd prefer in a mechanical keyboard? You gotta get hands on time with that hardware.

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/sampler-kit.html might be of interest, but I agree that it's much, much better to get a hands on with something you're gonna drop anywhere between €70 and €100 on and then spend 14 hours a day using (my keyboard comes in and out of work with me too).

I had a go of a friend's Ducky with Browns and I really liked the feel. Had tried Blues and Reds that some other friends and colleagues had in their DAS' Another lad who works with me has picked up the same as mine except with Black switches and it feels quite nice, but doesn't have the very slight bump of the Browns.

Cravez

Kiith wrote: »

Is there really people who use a kb/m for games like Assassins Creed? And do they honestly thing it's better? Cause if so, they're utterly mental.

I play Assassin's Creed Black Flag on keyboard and mouse, honestly much better than when I played it with the PS4 controller.

super_furry

Still have my original Xbox 360 wireless connector. That thing is worth it's weight in gold.

McSasquatch

Xbox 360 controller here too for a few select games. If Star Citizen lives up to the hype, may invest in a nice HOTAS as well.

SeantheMan

Kiith wrote: »

Is there really people who use a kb/m for games like Assassins Creed? And do they honestly thing it's better? Cause if so, they're utterly mental.

Over here in Korea, all the kids play FIFA with a keyboard and mouse ! :eek:

TireeTerror

nesf wrote: »

Wired XBox controller. I don't see much of a point in Wireless and having to worry about batteries etc when I'm playing at a PC at a desk. Also a useful back-up for the XBox in case there are no batteries and the kids ignored the low battery warnings.

I can give you a good reason why, everytime I stop playing Fifa and jump into BF4 I quickly unclip the battery pack off the back and the controller is off, Im fairly sure with the wired version you have to unplug the thing which would be just that little bit more pathetic an idea than having to remove the battery pack.

Such a poor thing for such a great controller.

Shiminay

Why would you be unplugging it? BF4 will ignore it if you just leave it alone and only use your M&K input (mine's always plugged in, the only thing that defaulted to it all the time was that POS Ghosts).

I made a fatal mistake in opening WASD Keyboards' site earlier, I may have silly custom key-caps to buy!

TireeTerror

Shiminay wrote: »

Why would you be unplugging it? BF4 will ignore it if you just leave it alone and only use your M&K input (mine's always plugged in, the only thing that defaulted to it all the time was that POS Ghosts).

I made a fatal mistake in opening WASD Keyboards' site earlier, I may have silly custom key-caps to buy!

I dont have a wired one, but I would assume it works the same way. If you have it on, such as when playing Fifa, then exit that and go straight into Battlefield, I can use my keyboard and mouse, but it starts jumping all over the desk when it vibrates and is really loud and annoying.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

SeantheMan wrote: »

Over here in Korea, all the kids play FIFA with a keyboard and mouse ! :eek:

one of the fifas on pc had great mouse/kb controls iirc. using the mouse to weight a pass or take a quick shot was a beautiful feeling

Dravokivich

This poll really needs to be multiple choice,

I've:
2 Windows 360 controllers
1 Logitech controller that looks similar to dualshock
1 Gamestop controller that looks like a cross between dualshock and gamecube
Then the good ole keyboard and mouse.

have considered getting steering wheel and pedals for race sims, but the ones in my price range are all cack.