Poll: mouse vs. controller

[qbert4ever]

I'm gonna jump on PurpleRains bandwagon before it gets too crowded. Controller all the way.

Though I don't mind a mouse for RTS games, but that's only because the ones I like are all on PC.

 

[Shajinn]

Mouse and Keyboard all the way. Only negative aspect of them is that I find it somewhat hard to be in a relaxed position with them...

 

[Anton P. Nym]

Force feedback codpiece.

And no, I'm not going to give a serious answer... it's like asking "What's better, a car or a truck or a boat?" Doesn't that depend on whether you're getting groceries, machine parts, or a trawl line?

-- Steve

 

[cleverlymadeup]

depends on the game really, here's my breakdown

fighting - controller
rts/god game - mouse + keyboard
first person games (not just fps's) - mouse + keyboard
driving game - driving wheel if not controller
flight sim - joystick if not controller
third person - 6 in one half dozen in the other

i didn't vote cause there's not clarity on the application

 

[vun]

Mouse and keyboard, wheel for driving games and joystick for flying games.

 

[C-man101]

always mouse, it gives me more control because i cn actually control the speed of turning really easy. at fps's that is. in rts's it's just almost required by law.

 

[Cousin_IT]

RTS, RPGs & inventry heavy games I prefer mouse + keyboard.

3rd person action games like GTA & sports games I prefer console controllers (or at least the controllers ive used)

But that said, im quite happy to play a game like Viva Pinata on console thouugh its interface feels more suited to PC. & theres pleanty of action games ive played on PC that I was perfectly comfortable with

 

[markevens]

Mouse and keyboard all the way.

The only time it isn't better is with the lazy console ports that play better with a controller because the devs were to lazy to make a decent pc control scheme.

 

[ElArabDeMagnifico]

Mouse and Keyboard for EVERYTHING except Hack n'Slash and Fighting games.

 

[ElArabDeMagnifico]

Holy shit, Anarchemitis, I think you're onto something...

The problem is, where to put the ball, doesn't work in the center like that... I'd say left thumb because that's the traditional spot for movement controls, but thumb-operated trackballs are usually for the right thumb...

I gots it... But damned if I can draw it.

Well, I always thought this was pretty good.

 

[hamster mk 4]

I vote mouse+keyboard for 1 player per machine games.

Controllers are good because they are relativly cheap, can withstand a lot of punishment, and have long chords so you can stand back from the screen. This makes controllers ideal for parties and small children. Neither of which I have to deal with very often.

 

[Joeshie]

Depends on the game really.

Mouse control is unquestionably the superior control for FPS and RTS games. Traditional arcade controls are best for 2D fighting games. General console controllers with analog are kind of a "jack of all trades" control and do reasonably well with most games. The greatest strength of a console controller is that they are compact, ergonomic, and can be used without any support.

Ultimately, it really just comes down to whatever works for you. Some people swear by controllers for FPS and I've played platformers and driving games just fine with a mouse/keyboard.

 

[Shieldsy]

I'm not going to say one is better than the other, it's like asking what the best game in the world is, there's no one answer. Personally i prefer mouse + keyboard. But a friend of mine is completely unco on mouse and kicks ass on controller. I don't know why i'm better with mouse than keyboard, maybe it's from excessive use as i'm more of a pc gamer as a pose to console. Either way, to me, one isn't "better" than the other.

Cheers

Shieldsy

 

[Spinwhiz]

I've got it! We install a trackball into a controller! Figure 1:

Well done man!

 

[Perverted]

I like the mouse for aiming, but I like the Wiimote more and I hate the Keyboard, 4 directional buttons or an analogue stick? I'll take my stick everyday.
Controller wins this hands down.

 

[Anarchemitis]

I've got it! We install a trackball into a controller! Figure 1:

Well done man!

I actually didn't draw that. It's actually an idea presented by a graphic artist who's website I found. He maybe less known for his more than famous known painting 'Touched by his Noodly Appendage' Figure 2 Check out his site [http://www.itchstudios.com/psg/].
[image width="700"]http://www.itchstudios.com/psg/other/fsm.jpg[/IMG]

 

[laikenf]

I would love to say the mouse, but because most PC games require mouse + keyboard I'll go with the controller because I find the keyboard to be the most uncomfortable and unintuitive controller interface (keyboards where not concieved with games in mind).

 

[Kukakkau]

rts + god game = mouse
fps = either. mouse is good for fast aiming but keybaord control lets it down. fixed max scrolling rate for consoles is useful for pacing aim, plus easy controller layout
3rd person = either again . WASD can be annoying but mouse helps in games that require a target (both examples from KOTOR)
fighting = console (but smash bros from n64 works pretty well on pc)
racing = ....who honestly cares about them

my line of arguement is that PC is needed to make console games. but since they are making it for something else it balances out
imagine you make up a crazy sport but have a friend play it instead. it protects you from any dangers...plus it might be pretty fun

 

[cautiouscat]

"Also, spelling isn't that hard to do. Take a little time out and get your grammer right. Capital letters people."

I completely agree. Even the most basic spell-check application could tell you that you misspelled the word "grammar".

Mouse > Controller for first-person shooters, real-time strategies, and I'd argue RPGs as well. Any game in which precision is essential, or any game that involves a lot of UI to navigate will benefit from a mouse/keyboard. I'll use a controller on a brawl-style fighting game or driving game... but I generally don't play those types of games.

 

[Necrohydra]

..You consider serious dimensions for this controller? Looking at it, I'm willing to be it's going to be the size of the xbox controller, if not large, in order just to house all the electronics for the buttons, LCD, trackball, etc. Which may make it uncomfortable to hold up and grasp, even with the handstraps.

..I have other questions/critques, but they all lie within the electronic component domain, and I'm not sure if you want to get that in-depth with it. As it is, if there's no processing going on in that controller, you'll have a cord several centimeters thick...