I don't disagree that it's better. Just that I do not and will not game at a desk. Non negotiable. I sit at a desk enough I don't want to migrate to a different desk for my fun time too.
Do you have a USB cable for your Xbox controller(s)? Because I only play my PC games with a gamepad (or in the case of flight sims, flight sticks, or in the case of racing games, a racing wheel).
Most new gaming rigs have Bluetooth built in, so I can just pair my PlayStation controllers directly with the rig and call it a day. Bluetooth works seamlessly (not so much with the Switch controllers, though).
I have wired and wireless Xbox controllers; bought a wireless USB dongle and have an Atolla multi-port USB adapter where all the wireless dongles are hooked up for various devices. Setting up controllers in Steam's Desktop Configuration also enables using the controller like a mouse, so I can just navigate the desktop with the right analog and use the triggers as mouse buttons to open up programs. Means I don't even have to use a keyboard or mouse to even get into the games.
I use the USB dongle. I also have a trackball and a keyboard when I need it. I usually use the trackball to move around I can sit it on the arm of the couch, on a pillow, wherever. I can play FPS with it if I want, but I only do on older things I really want to play still. I could never be good enough with it to compete in competitive multiplayer and a PC game like Battlebit I'd just get embarrassed by desk players if I was on a controller. It's fine, I really don't care for competitive gaming anymore.
I never would have gone back to PC gaming if controller support wasn't such a thing now.
I don't even touch competitive shooters anymore, or if I do it's usually for the single-player or against bots.
For me the absolutely sweet spot for a control mechanism is the button layout of a gamepad, with the Xbox Elite's concaved octagonal digital pad, but with the Steam controller's haptic touchpads, plus hall sensors.
It's a shame there are no controllers with all of those in one. I would pay an arm and leg for all of those features.
I actually bought an 8bitdo Xbox controller clone recently. My Xbox controllers are getting a bit worn out. Im not hard on them but they arent the newest either. Since I'm on PC it works just like an Xbox controller, but won't work on Xbox. Neat little charging dock, Dpad is a ton better (I tend to like a plus Dpad), has a couple buttons on the back that aren't quite paddles but usable. I mean it's not an elite grade controller by any means, but it was $40 and I've never felt it any worse quality than a regular level Xbox controller. I think the fancier one has the hall effect sticks and works on a Switch too. I went for the cheap just to try it.
I don't disagree that it's better. Just that I do not and will not game at a desk. Non negotiable. I sit at a desk enough I don't want to migrate to a different desk for my fun time too.
Do you have a USB cable for your Xbox controller(s)? Because I only play my PC games with a gamepad (or in the case of flight sims, flight sticks, or in the case of racing games, a racing wheel).
Most new gaming rigs have Bluetooth built in, so I can just pair my PlayStation controllers directly with the rig and call it a day. Bluetooth works seamlessly (not so much with the Switch controllers, though).
I have wired and wireless Xbox controllers; bought a wireless USB dongle and have an Atolla multi-port USB adapter where all the wireless dongles are hooked up for various devices. Setting up controllers in Steam's Desktop Configuration also enables using the controller like a mouse, so I can just navigate the desktop with the right analog and use the triggers as mouse buttons to open up programs. Means I don't even have to use a keyboard or mouse to even get into the games.
I use the USB dongle. I also have a trackball and a keyboard when I need it. I usually use the trackball to move around I can sit it on the arm of the couch, on a pillow, wherever. I can play FPS with it if I want, but I only do on older things I really want to play still. I could never be good enough with it to compete in competitive multiplayer and a PC game like Battlebit I'd just get embarrassed by desk players if I was on a controller. It's fine, I really don't care for competitive gaming anymore.
I never would have gone back to PC gaming if controller support wasn't such a thing now.
Yup same here.
I don't even touch competitive shooters anymore, or if I do it's usually for the single-player or against bots.
For me the absolutely sweet spot for a control mechanism is the button layout of a gamepad, with the Xbox Elite's concaved octagonal digital pad, but with the Steam controller's haptic touchpads, plus hall sensors.
It's a shame there are no controllers with all of those in one. I would pay an arm and leg for all of those features.
I actually bought an 8bitdo Xbox controller clone recently. My Xbox controllers are getting a bit worn out. Im not hard on them but they arent the newest either. Since I'm on PC it works just like an Xbox controller, but won't work on Xbox. Neat little charging dock, Dpad is a ton better (I tend to like a plus Dpad), has a couple buttons on the back that aren't quite paddles but usable. I mean it's not an elite grade controller by any means, but it was $40 and I've never felt it any worse quality than a regular level Xbox controller. I think the fancier one has the hall effect sticks and works on a Switch too. I went for the cheap just to try it.