Xbox controller for non FPS games?

Reaper 392 · 28 May 2012 at 15:38

even if you dont use it for those games it will be a million times better than mouse + keyboard for any driving game.

i even switch to the xbox controller if i'm driving or flying on some shooting games

chris-82 · 28 May 2012 at 16:09

I have to admit I do find my Xbox controller very handy in certain games(console ports) just seems to be smoother and more laid back (I probably feel like this because I've come from playing my Xbox and consoles for many years then returning back to pc gaming)

blacblu · 28 May 2012 at 16:22

Does any Xbox 360 controller can be used on PC or do I have to make sure I'm getting the specific one?

Reaper 392 · 28 May 2012 at 16:28

blacblu said:
Does any Xbox 360 controller can be used on PC or do I have to make sure I'm getting the specific one?

nope, just get a wired one (or the wireless adapter), plug it in and it'll sort itself out

sniffy · 28 May 2012 at 16:31

If you only play FPS, RTS and RPGs I wouldn't bother but for everything else an xbox controller is very handy.

neoglow · 28 May 2012 at 17:57

Definately, other than FPS, use the controller for third person games, driving games etc, its much better. Even use it for games like BF3, to fly jets and drive the vehicles, its so much better. I just keep the controller on my lap so as soon as I jump into a vehicle or a jet, just grab the controller and away you go!

no_1_dave · 28 May 2012 at 19:19

Yea it's a must for flying the chopper in BF3 imo.

Xelene · 28 May 2012 at 19:24

If there's decent pad support in a game I'll use it - mostly game on the sofa with a Plasma TV. Bioware remove pad support from their console ports but it's fine for every other cross platform game. Great for 3rd person action stuff and racers.

HankScorpio · 28 May 2012 at 19:27

Use my ps3 controller for games like Bastion, lara croft and F1 2011, fifa

lee32uk · 28 May 2012 at 20:41

sldsmkd said:
If there's decent pad support in a game I'll use it - mostly game on the sofa with a Plasma TV. Bioware remove pad support from their console ports but it's fine for every other cross platform game. Great for 3rd person action stuff and racers.

I use Pinnacle Game Profiler to play ME3 on PC with a 360 pad. Works a treat.

sturmtruppe · 28 May 2012 at 21:04

It's great for any third person games & also racing etc.

stevie_vee · 28 May 2012 at 21:52

I've been using it for flight sims. Getting an X52 now though.

michaelp · 28 May 2012 at 21:57

Will a wireless xbox controller with the charger cord plugged into my pc work?

orderoftheflame · 28 May 2012 at 22:00

michaelp said:
Will a wireless xbox controller with the charger cord plugged into my pc work?

The charging cable carries no data signal. You need to use the ISN wireless adapter with the PC.

Amraam · 28 May 2012 at 23:52

I've just bought a wired Xbox 360 controller for the jets in BF3.

conb123 · 28 May 2012 at 23:54

If you've ever tried to play super meat boy on a keyboard you'll know how much of a life saver a controller can be

Cutshaw · 29 May 2012 at 08:10

michaelp said:
Will a wireless xbox controller with the charger cord plugged into my pc work?

What a charge cable being plugged into the pc is really handy for, is pairing your controller up to your wireless receiver without turning your xbox on.

The-Plethora · 29 May 2012 at 09:29

conb123 said:
If you've ever tried to play super meat boy on a keyboard you'll know how much of a life saver a controller can be

Damn straight! The game must be so much harder without it. The 360 controller deffinately has it's place when used with a PC. Keyboard and mouse are still the king but for stuff like Fallout, Skyrim and emulators they are awesome.
I use mine on occasion for team fortress 2 but only for support class stuff (Medic, engineer) when I want a bit of sofa time.