What controller for PC shooters?

[Lou3]

What kind of controller do you prefer for PC shooters? I've always used the keyboard and mouse, but it seems a gamepad might be a better way to go since that's what the consoles use. Are certain gamepad configurations (number of joysticks, etc) optimal for shooters?

 

[DaMak420]

keyboard mouse IMO.

I specifically HATE playing FPS games on consoles, because of the lack of keyboard/mouse. Gamepads blow for FPS's IMO.

 

[LNCPapa]

If you're talking about First Person Shooters then there is no beating a keyboard+mouse combination. If you're talking about shooters like airplane/space shooters then a controller is much easier for most people.

 

[mailpup]

Keyboard and mouse. For airplane type games, then joystick.

 

[Acclamator]

G15 and G9.

In other words keyboard and mouse, only #baddies use controllers.

 

[detoam]

keyboard and mouse. Sometimes gamepad for racing games and gonna get the joystick for flying.

 

[DaMak420]

G15 and G9.

In other words keyboard and mouse, only #baddies use controllers.

Thats exactly what I use.

But I actually have 2 G15's (keyboard) The "Gamer" (Blue Keys) and the standard(orange keys)

I also have a G5(mouse) and a G9(mouse). I switch them around depending on what I am doing, and what I am playing.

 

[iLag!!!!!]

Has anyone tried the Novint Falcon with the Pistol Grip yet? I've heard great things about it, but have never tried it myself.

 

[pcnthuziast]

Gamepads/controllers are good for 3rd person shooters, but for 1st person shooters a mouse & keyboard are a natural.

I've seen the Novint... looks pretty cool!

 

[mopar man]

Even third person shooters are very KB/Mouseable though, in my opinion.

 

[pcnthuziast]

Depends on the game IMO. I played Overlord w/ a mouse & KB.
BTW: Overlord is an awesome game IMHO... in terms of fun factor especially!

 

[k.jacko]

keyboard and mouse all the way for REAL gamers
I only play FPS and some 3rd person games like Splinter Cell's. keyboard/mouse rules all.