Learning to play Call of Duty with a mouse for the first time in an FPS game
Learning to play Call of Duty with a mouse for the first time in an FPS game
You're starting your journey with Cod on PC and are wondering about the tools most players use. Many gamers rely on a mouse and keyboard, while others prefer controllers for comfort and precision. It depends on your personal preference and what feels most natural for you. You might want to experiment with both to see which suits your style best.
Stick to the mouse and keyboard—it takes some getting used to, but it’s much more precise for aiming. For fighting or racing games, use controllers.
Really, there aren't many PC games where a controller is useful. I'd say only platformers and simulators work well with controllers.
It might seem odd, but I'm more precise with a controller. I believe with consistent effort, using a mouse and keyboard will improve your skills.
My deeply thoughtful, logical, and scientific approach to the puzzle. Gaming mouse and keyboard combined = win controller (in my view) either slow rotation when low sensitivity is used or reduced precision when high sensitivity is selected. Slow rotation or low precision leads to losing accuracy.
I assembled my PC in September after transitioning from console gaming. Man, I was taken by FPS titles... totally accepted it now and wouldn’t go back to controllers in those games. For racing games I use a controller, but I’m planning to get a Logitech G27 in July.
It's the Logitech G700. Acceleration is usually adjusted in-game or via the Logitech Mouse Software settings. Disabling VSync can help reduce screen tearing.
Acceleration issues can occur in certain games; some allow disabling them. COD should work without problems. I recall Far Cry 4 had acceleration that was hard to turn off for a long time. Make sure Enhance Pointer Precision isn’t checked and set the slow/fast speed to the default (6th tick). The box you want unchecked is marked in the image—verify it isn’t in your settings. Disabling Vsync will eliminate lag in mouse movement and screen updates, though it may cause screen tearing. This improves responsiveness. Ensure your mouse settings are around 1000 DPI if it supports higher precision.