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PCgamer: Seriously, how the hell do you aim with a controller?
- Thread starter Icemonk191
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I remember being able to aim so well with a controller back in 2018. Then got my 1st PC, and now, i can't even use my controller for FPS anymore.
WASD let's you make immediate, straight movements where you don't have to worry about acceleration or your angle being off. In any competitive shooter I would much rather have WASD than a stick. Only shooter where analog movement is a perk is stealth games like Metal Gear, where I'd never want to play with a keyboard.
Im not sure what velocity based aim is, and I ain't sued a steam controller.
But I assume you mean the sort of mouse joypad things the steam controller has in which case I must admit that, our of everything I tried I had the easiest time aiming on the COD mobile game.
ok well I can't move for shit when using WASD. left analog stick 4 lyfe
I mean I play a lot of console games but yeah, aiming with analogue sticks is like being blackout drunk compared to aiming with M+KB. I kinda hope XSX/PS5 have compatibility for M+KB.
LOL, that is me for every first-person shooter. I just play any game that requires any modicum of precision in first-person on my desktop PC with a mouse. Strategy games as well, but that's more for convenience than out of a necessity. Everything else I'll typically use a DS4 with either at the desk, or on my TV.
It's basically there because of how imprecise controllers are (deadzones are an issue too), and feels like a crutch to me. That's another reason I don't like using a controller with most first-person games (stuff like RE7 was fine though). Aim assist seems to mess up head shots, or get really wonky when trying to navigate multiple targets that are in somewhat close proximity.
It's basically there because of how imprecise controllers are (deadzones are an issue too), and feels like a crutch to me. That's another reason I don't like using a controller with most first-person games (stuff like RE7 was fine though). Aim assist seems to mess up head shots, or get really wonky when trying to navigate multiple targets that are in somewhat close proximity.
With training? I mean, I used to feet the same but that was maybe ten years ago? Controllers are a big thing for PC not only since yesterday.
I just started to learn the claw playstyle because there are some drawbacks indeed without being able to use your right thumb for looking and other actions simultaneously and I don't want to spend 100 bucks or more for controller that has triggers on the back.
A friend of mine is probably asking the same question about KBM because he plays on console for 15 years now.
I just started to learn the claw playstyle because there are some drawbacks indeed without being able to use your right thumb for looking and other actions simultaneously and I don't want to spend 100 bucks or more for controller that has triggers on the back.
A friend of mine is probably asking the same question about KBM because he plays on console for 15 years now.
Not to be dismissive but it's significantly quick and easy to flick a stick. Like microseconds. In a shooter it's always the aiming that lets me down, never the movement.
Trying to do FPS jumping puzzles or advanced diagonal movements on a keyboard is a nightmare everytime.
well, I used to play PC shooters using the keyboard to aim until around 2000 when someone told me that using the mouse to aim on half life was better than what I was doing lol
I think aiming with the gamepad works OK if it's well adjusted (with decent aim assist and so on)...
I think aiming with the gamepad works OK if it's well adjusted (with decent aim assist and so on)...
This tweet's reminded me it's been a long time since I've given gyro aiming a go and I thought it was pretty fantastic when I played through Bioshock Infinite with a Steam Controller. Let's mix things up and throw a flick stick set-up together for Destiny 2. I can't imagine my precision accuracy with sniper rifles getting any worse.
Should check out steam controller. It does gyro aiming better than ps4 and switch.
Do you turn off AA on controller? I think it's full necessary and not a crutch, but it's own thing (I prefer squeezing a trigger in shooters especially vs mouse click): just feels better to me weirdly.
I have a mean KB+M setup too.
KB+M is objectively more effective, but let people use what they prefer. The important part about gaming is playing the way you want to.
Meanwhile I'm over here trying to figure out how people actually play on keyboard with wasd movement and hitting all these other keys without getting horrible wrist problems. I can play like 5 minutes before my whole wrist feels like exploding. The movement just feels terrible to me.
Games like Titanfall 2 are COMPLETELY different on KB+M.
That said, I have been using Steam Controller this past week, and it's awesome. It's such a shame that the new Xbox controller doesn't have gyro, and the new PS5 controller doesn't have paddles.
This 2015 controller got a lot right on the first try!
That said, I have been using Steam Controller this past week, and it's awesome. It's such a shame that the new Xbox controller doesn't have gyro, and the new PS5 controller doesn't have paddles.
This 2015 controller got a lot right on the first try!
I feel like it's fully necessary as well, but it's also a crutch just by the nature of analog aiming. I don't like playing with it, but can't do shit without it, so I simply don't even bother and play with a mouse instead.
WASD is for movement. The mouse is used for precise aiming/looking.
If you're saying you would rather sacrifice superior aiming instead of ever using WASD for movement then I'm going to have to disagree there too as you can really find a sweet spot when using the M/KB in conjunction while adjusting the sensitivity/DPI to find that sweet spot. I use a Razer Tartarus V2 keypad as well with some games. The customization and amount of options different control types offer is great.
That said, I use an Xbox Elite Controller for some games that actually do feel better with a controller like some third person games, racers, etc. Controller feels great for anything 60+ FPS too but M/KB for shooters just can't be beaten for me anyways.
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Yeah cause using a controller is like using a crank to move your camera so it's not all just hand eye coordination but also the controller slowing you down.
What advanced diagonal movements are you doing in your FPS? FPS known for advanced movement techniques are few and far between, but mostly lie in the PC space.
For one example, Destiny has jumping stuff generally in Raids, special missions, etc that are more puzzle-like that could cause some getting used to and/or adjusting on M/KB.
