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    What are the best controls for gaming

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Snowsurfer, Mar 6, 2008.

  1. Snowsurfer

    Snowsurfer Rocky Mtn High

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    I use a Belkin N52te and a Razer Deathadder with an Apple mini bluetooth keyboard in the middle [​IMG]
    I tried an 360 controller but it felt sluggish compared to this combo.
     
  2. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    i use mouse and keyboard.

    g11 and a ms sidewinder.
     
  3. Meemat

    Meemat Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd have to say mouse and keyboard.

    I have (running a on a desktop) a DeathAdder and an old, mechanical (?) natural split keyboard.

    After playing way too much counterstrike over a span of about three years, after I tried out Halo and Halo 2, I just couldn't ever get used to having to use an analog stick to move my crosshair around; mouse was a lot easier because it was responsive and I could actually move it.
     
  4. Snowsurfer

    Snowsurfer Rocky Mtn High

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    Yeah, some guys think the 360 controller rules but I don't get it, they feel so sluggish and a mouse is much more accurate.
     
  5. Pommie

    Pommie Notebook Deity

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    Mouse and keyboard are so much better than controller IMO. I know people who are pretty good with a controller, but I can't see how you could get better than someone who is using a mouse + keyboard.

    Do they have servers now where people can play using both PC's and a console? If they do, would be interesting to see who usually comes out on top. I'd go with people using mouse + keyboard. Not because they have more skill, but simply due to it being easier to use/be good with.
     
  6. Pommie

    Pommie Notebook Deity

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    Oh and I use a logitech G7 mouse, and the keyboard on my laptop. Should probably get an external keyboard, but I really like the one on my machine.
     
  7. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Shadowrun plays with PC and 360 on the same server. Guess which one destroys the other...

    Mouse+Keyboard=Perfection.
     
  8. Tony_A

    Tony_A Notebook Evangelist

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    HOTAS, Logitech Wheel, Keyboard+mouse, .....depends on what type of "gaming" I'm doing.
     
  9. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    Mouse and keyboard for most, gamepad for racing, and joystick for flying.
     
  10. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Who are you guys kidding?

    Try this. Get a Wacom Tablet and use that as your mouse. Or use one of the Guitars from Guitar Hero on a 360 playing Halo 3. You haven't experienced life until you've shot a noob to death with a guitar.
     
  11. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    lol, lithus. I use my laptop keyboard and mousepad, I like my mousepad
     
  12. lunateck

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    Can you use mousepad to control the cursor? I think you are looking for the touchpad.
     
  13. Snowsurfer

    Snowsurfer Rocky Mtn High

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    If the action gets out of hand I breakout my secret weapons, USB connected Bushmaster AR-15 and Glock 23 40SW!!! [​IMG]
    [​IMG] :eek2: :swoon:
     
  14. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    lol, i bet when you play ppl think your using haXXors...lol.
     
  15. Snowsurfer

    Snowsurfer Rocky Mtn High

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    If that doesn't work I have my backup 454 Casull Ruger Alaskan strapped to my ankle, USB connected of course. [​IMG]
     
  16. lunateck

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    [​IMG]

    USB connected Railgun.. beat that (unless u have a usb connected death star)
     
  17. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Mouse and keyboard FTW!! :D :D
     
  18. stumpie

    stumpie Notebook Enthusiast

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    LOL ! That is great !!!
     
  19. Pommie

    Pommie Notebook Deity

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    ^^^ You gotta be kidding! lol!

    Mouse + Keyboard = skillz
     
  20. Polsta

    Polsta Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL LOL @ them guns !!

    logitech g15 mk 2 , a razer copperhead and a razer exact man = superb !!

    and a 360 pad for pro evo soccer 2008 and non mouse games !
     
  21. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Razer DeathAdder + Razer Mantis = Pwned!
     
  22. HavoK

    HavoK Registered User

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    I use a several year old Dell ps2 keyboard and a logitech travel optical mouse with low dpi, still doesn't stop me being a good player.....it's so overrated, people spending 100 euro on a mouse*

    *Unless you really are pro, but let's face it, 99% of people aren't.
     
  23. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    The Logitech MX518 is all you need. Hell, I don't even need the keyboard!
     
  24. Mippoose

    Mippoose Notebook Deity

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    There is no bragging rights with friends with mouse and keyboard.

    It is generally easier to aim and shoot.

    But in 4 player bragging rights duke outs with your buds...

    There is nothing like holding a controller in your hand.

    And plus... Halo 3 works so much better with a controller...

    and 4 person ffa COD4? Brilliant with the pad.

    But ill take a mouse and keyboard for Counterstike any day.
     
  25. g4mer135

    g4mer135 Notebook Enthusiast

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    mouse and keyboard. if ur playing any call of duty, WASD to move, mouse wheel to switch weapons, and SHIFT to aim down sight
     
  26. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Mouse, keyboard and imagination.