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It's true they didn't do it "just for a laugh". IT's a legitimate reason - the controller sucks, straight up.
But it's a CHOICE. Nobody was forced to use it. If people make the CHOICE to use it, more power to them. I just don't think I should pay for it in any way shape or form. It's my biggest problem with the game, by far.

  • 10.26.2007 5:34 PM PDT
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Controllers are just designed in a way that everyone uses nowadays, i mean if M$ was smart they would completely redesigned the layout of the Xbox controller so it would work with FPS better...

  • 10.27.2007 11:27 PM PDT
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I think the Xbox controller is fine for FPS. It's the other genre's that it sucks at, strategy games being the most obvious example of controller suckyness. Racing games are another one, especially MotoGP. It's almost impossible to keep a steady lean angle with a controller.

  • 10.28.2007 6:54 AM PDT
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Most of the PC issues posted here are the result of PEBKAC.

Posted by: TUI_Obi_Wan
I think the Xbox controller is fine for FPS. It's the other genre's that it sucks at, strategy games being the most obvious example of controller suckyness. Racing games are another one, especially MotoGP. It's almost impossible to keep a steady lean angle with a controller.


I agree with this statement. The PS2 controller was never good for FPS games which is partly why it never got many.

I play Halo 1 with the Xbox 360 controller, it's really not bad.

  • 10.29.2007 10:39 AM PDT
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Posted by: vincent5
I play Halo 1 with the Xbox 360 controller, it's really not bad.


Posted by: TUI_Obi_Wan
I think the Xbox controller is fine for FPS.


Yup. It's not bad, it's fine. It fits in your hand like a glove and it's cheaper than a good mouse and keyboard, and takes up a fraction of the space on your desk. Analog control is nice.
But is it the best control for an FPS? Especially a fast paced one? I found unreal championship to be one of the most painful experiences I had on the xbox. And god knows the PS2 controller still haunts my dreams, along with MOH Rising Sun.

Like I've said before, it's not terrible but it's STILL a limitation. A minor one. A willful one. One that I shouldn't have to compensate for because I take PC gaming seriously.

  • 10.29.2007 6:26 PM PDT
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Using an Xbox controller to play Halo PC or any PC FPS like Counter-Strike or Unreal Tournament is like trying to kill a giant prehistoric spider with bug spray.

  • 10.30.2007 12:12 PM PDT
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hmm, extremely hard and life threatening?

  • 10.31.2007 2:11 AM PDT
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Posted by: cHr0n0sPh3r3
hmm, extremely hard and life threatening?


Exactly : D

  • 10.31.2007 4:03 PM PDT
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Posted by: Master Kim
Using an Xbox controller to play Halo PC or any PC FPS like Counter-Strike or Unreal Tournament is like trying to kill a giant prehistoric spider with bug spray.


How about this: It's like trying to grill a steak by gathering a large crowd of people to breathe on it, especially if you have always used fire before. In other words, if you always used keyboard+mouse before.

KEYBOARD+MOUSE FTW!

  • 10.31.2007 5:21 PM PDT

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Posted by: Master Kim
Using an Xbox controller to play Halo PC or any PC FPS like Counter-Strike or Unreal Tournament is like trying to kill a giant prehistoric spider with bug spray.


How about this: It's like trying to grill a steak by gathering a large crowd of people to breathe on it, especially if you have always used fire before. In other words, if you always used keyboard+mouse before.

KEYBOARD+MOUSE FTW!



Aaron I'm warning you.....Your better than starting a noob argument.

  • 10.31.2007 5:23 PM PDT

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