PC Analog Vs. Keyboard

[Addis Hellfire]

I recently bought a analog controller (FFXI's controls are kinda strange) for my computer and tried it out with a few games. I am not sure which I prefure to use now lol. So..what do you think is better? Using the analog controller, or using the keyboard controls?

 

[Mitsuki]

I've played quite a few PC games and I've always been comfortable using the keyboard controls. I'm quite good when it comes to using the keyboards. I don't own any analog controller, but my friend has one so I've seen its capabilities. Still, keyboards for me.

 

[Warbsywoo]

Oh definitely not analog for me. I tried using one once and it only worked for driving games and flight simulators. But since I play mostly strategy games, I prefer keyboard more than the other.

 

[Dazz]

Analog as in Xbox controller etc?
Keyboard with a mouse is a bit better than analogue, But without the mouse analog is miles ahead.

 

[Addis Hellfire]

I mean the analog controllers that you plug into the computer.

So far, it depends on the game XD. RTS like Starcraft, I NEED the mouse. Games like Diablo 2, works like a charm. Shooters, I noticed I aim alot faster and more accurate, so I guess that's a win for analogs. I'm still unsure though.

 

[Scrutator]

Completely depends on the game, FPS, Adventure and RTS titles especially require a degree of control that analogs just don't give you so I favour the keyboard + mouse then. Most other genres I play are usually on consoles and usually are titles that are more suited for them so it's never really an issue, the only time I'd consider using a controller on a PC is for my emulators when playing old SNES titles and the like.

But on a PC keyboard and mouse all the way.

 

[Leki]

Hm... keyboard just because that's all Leki ever uses... Plus, if I wanted a controller game, I'd usually jsut get it for Ps2 or Gamecube, or the like...

 

[Moogles]

Controllers that you plug into the computer? It'd depend on the type of game you're playing.

If you're playing a fast-paced shooting game, I'd stick with the keyboard/mouse combination. If you're playing an RPG, it might be easier to use a controller depending on how familiar you are with the control scheme.

 

[Darkstar]

For me, it's the keyboard, unless it's an action game, then I'll use the controller. But, the closest to action games I get too is KH, lol. But, usually the only games I play on my PC are shooting games, so, WASD + Mouse for me!

 

[Dave Greenblade]

I never liked the analog. Besides, I'm way faster and more experienced with a keyboard

 

[Ryvius]

Analog is great for some games, but like some people have previously mentioned FPS NEEDS the keyboard and mouse. Playing a FPS with a controller is a handicap.

 

[Hippie Kev]

It depends on the game really, when I get FFXI soon (hopefully) I'll probably invest in an analog controller but I'd never dream of using one in a game such as Age of Empires.

Certain games just need a keyboard/mouse combination, but if I can get away with a controller then I'd use it, much prefer them to keyboards.

 

[blkmage]

Well since its an mmo in question id go with the mouse and keyboard. Things seem to move faster like that compared to a controller.

Cant remember where i heard this but some university did a study on this subject. They had some 500 people play using analog controllers, then a mouse and key board on some FPS. The analog controllers dominated the short range combat. But sniping and long range combat was ruled by the mouse and keyboard.

 

[Avenger]

im an rts player.. Hotkey is my middle name ... keyboard is my first analog cant get the job done for me