Turn your laptop into a controller for gaming devices.
Turn your laptop into a controller for gaming devices.
I started with a laptop before setting up my main rig. I played Borderlands 2 there and now I have a PC that handles high performance. I’m back in the game. Having two hands on the keyboard makes it nearly impossible to play smoothly. The mouse disrupts the camera view a lot. Anyone know how to turn the laptop into a controller?
Really, I don’t get what you’re asking. Your keyboard seems too large for two hands? Do you play Borderlands with a mouse? If your idea is correct, consider TKL keyboards—they’re shorter since they lack number pads. Even smaller options exist without arrow keys.
I've always found mouse and keyboard work smooth in shooters. Use your left hand for movement since most keys sit on the left side of the keyboard, while your right hand handles the mouse. If you're left-handed, adjust your setup by placing the keyboard on the right and using your left hand for the mouse. You might also try a mousekey accessibility tool that converts the number pad into a pointer, or consider a specialty keyboard such as Keymouse—though I'm not certain it fits your needs. https://www.keymouse.com/
I also played Borderlands 2, and I haven’t remembered ever needing both hands on the keyboard. You might imagine using steams during live streaming, but it would add delay.
I use the keyboard with arrows, space, and thumb on the touchpad for camera. My second hand stays in a zone for melee, reloading, aiming, etc. Without these tools, I just stop. I’ve never actually died in a laptop.
Homestreaming is sending your live stream online so others can watch it in real time.
You can view the left arrow under my comment. Tagging is possible, though it wasn't set up correctly in this case. Perhaps it worked on a laptop but not with a keyboard and mouse—movement should come from WASD, while other controls stay near that area. Getting used to it must take time. I recall when many games depended on arrow keys; I transitioned smoothly without issues. Streaming lets you play your PC game on a laptop, but latency can be an issue. At that point, playing on the laptop is usually better since Borderlands runs well.
That's... intriguing. I recommend mastering the correct method to play (as originally designed), using a keyboard and mouse, even if you use your laptop as a controller. This is Steam's internal streaming platform—just do a quick online search for more details.
The system runs Linux and the laptop is also Linux. Some sources claim Windows-only hosting.