Portable gaming device or input controller
Portable gaming device or input controller
i've always relied on a keyboard and mouse for every game, especially on pc. the only console i own is an old red-white famicom from over 30 years ago. back then, the "joystick" was quite basic compared to modern controllers like ps or xbox. recently i got a new controller with dpad, menu button, view button, dual sticks, bumpers, and triggers. i've tried playing fallout4 and gta v with it, but how do people actually use these controllers? the dpad helps navigate, left stick opens sub menus, right stick adjusts the view, and the bumpers are interesting. anyone have tips or advice for someone like me who's used to simpler setups? i don't think my fingers are up to the task. thanks.
I believe the main issue lies with the right stick. I struggle a lot with bumpers and triggers too, but the right stick is the most challenging. Adjusting the correct viewing angle feels very difficult, often causing me to overshoot. In GTA V, when I pull out the gun, I can't aim properly because I don’t know how to apply the right force on the right stick to hit the bullseye accurately. I usually end up aiming at the sky, the ground, or outside the screen. It’s really frustrating. Using a mouse is much simpler, but I’d love to understand how people use controllers so effortlessly. Thanks.
I practiced with her and created a useful cheat sheet. I stuck it to the TV so she wouldn’t have to constantly check the controller. For a while, she could only move one stick at once, but it gets easier with practice. It’s especially useful for games like Until Dawn, which have many quick-time events.
I understand the buttons and their locations well, but the sticks are proving difficult. It seems they might be too sensitive on my controller, making it hard to apply the right amount of pressure when moving them. This often leads to overshooting. I found it tricky to decide whether to use the D-Pad for movement or the left stick. My Logitech controller has a button that can reverse the D-Pad and left stick controls. I think I’m more accustomed to using the D-Pad for movement because I spent a lot of time playing Famicom games.
Learning controllers took me a long time as a kid. I used my index finger on the triggers, thumbs on the joysticks, and my left thumb for the D-pad and left joystick. My right thumb handled the right joystick and extra buttons. These joysticks can be tricky to master, but getting used to them becomes easier over time. Personally, I prefer a mouse and keyboard setup, though I see the appeal of controllers. Controllers let you stay in more comfortable sitting positions.
I'm working through this by alternating between using the keyboard/mouse and the controller. It's really tough to get the right pressure on the sticks so my gun stays aimed where I want it. Honestly, most of the time it's pointing at nothing—sky or ground. Playing GTA V with the keyboard is frustrating, but using a controller works much better. I can play Fallout 4 perfectly with the keyboard, but I'm eager to master the controller for this game.
It's okay. That's the way it goes. You can adjust the sensitivity in the game settings. Each joystick has its own sensitivity level, and lowering it to the minimum can make a big difference.