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Controls - PC vs PS3

TylonTylon Member UncommonPosts: 51
in DC Universe Online

Can anyone who played the beta on both give us some details on how control pad works vs keyboard/mouse? Things I'm specifically interested in are:


  • For PVP etc where you need to turn around rapidly, is the control pad not a bit slow?

  • Can you use mouse/keyboard on the PS3 version?

  • How does using all your different skills work on a joypad?

  • For things like super-speed, is control with joypad not a bit harder?

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  • RectifyerRectifyer Member Posts: 103

    Originally posted by Tylon

    Can anyone who played the beta on both give us some details on how control pad works vs keyboard/mouse? Things I'm specifically interested in are:


    • For PVP etc where you need to turn around rapidly, is the control pad not a bit slow?

    • Can you use mouse/keyboard on the PS3 version?

    • How does using all your different skills work on a joypad?

    • For things like super-speed, is control with joypad not a bit harder?

    I can't comment on the PS3 questions, but I have used both the keyboard/mouse as well as my PS3 controller for the PC version. I can honestly say that I prefer using the PS3 controller over the keyboard. The game has a more action feel to the game making the controller perfect for it! I had no issues moving my screen ever with the controller either. It's preference really. I have tried all other movement abilities except superspeed so I can't comment on that either sorry, but for flight and acrobatics, again, it works perfectly. I prefer the controller hands down.

  • kirak2009kirak2009 Member UncommonPosts: 543

    Originally posted by Tylon

    Can anyone who played the beta on both give us some details on how control pad works vs keyboard/mouse? Things I'm specifically interested in are:


    • For PVP etc where you need to turn around rapidly, is the control pad not a bit slow?

    Using the control pad  is pretty  quick actually,  I thought  it would be a bit sluggish  but it almost as resonsive as the mouse. I prefer using the gamepad vs.  the keyboard and mouse  for this particular game

    • Can you use mouse/keyboard on the PS3 version?

    Haven't tried  yet sorry

    • How does using all your different skills work on a joypad?

    Skills is pretty easy  with  control pad,  you press the l3  button  to access your  4 left most skills on the bar  and the r3  to access  the 4 right most  skill on the bar. Once you get used to it,  it is common nature  and I don;t even think about it any more

    • For things like super-speed, is control with joypad not a bit harder?

    I find travel to be excellent on the gamepad ( my only problem  sometimes is pressing  down on L1  which activates deactivates  travel mode )  I like  it  as much  as using the mouse keyboard  for travelling


     


     


    As  far as PVP  combat  i find  it  easier  to use the gamepad,  instead of the mouse  keyboard,  because  when using the   WASD  for movement,  trying  to get my chubby  fingers  onto the correct keys  above them  is a bit  of a pain ( IE  moving  to avoid being hit,  trying  to target  an enemy  and getting the  skills  off    with the same   couple of fingers ( skills bind  1-8,  and tab  for targetting )


     


    Of  course  this  is  me,  i do have both  beta's  and  am still in a quandry  about  which  I  prefer,  But i do definately prefer  the controller  for gameplay.


     

    Communication  is another story

    "All expectation leads to suffering" Buhhda

  • kirak2009kirak2009 Member UncommonPosts: 543

    Originally posted by Rectifyer

    Originally posted by Tylon

    Can anyone who played the beta on both give us some details on how control pad works vs keyboard/mouse? Things I'm specifically interested in are:


    • For PVP etc where you need to turn around rapidly, is the control pad not a bit slow?

    • Can you use mouse/keyboard on the PS3 version?

    • How does using all your different skills work on a joypad?

    • For things like super-speed, is control with joypad not a bit harder?

    I can't comment on the PS3 questions, but I have used both the keyboard/mouse as well as my PS3 controller for the PC version. I can honestly say that I prefer using the PS3 controller over the keyboard. The game has a more action feel to the game making the controller perfect for it! I had no issues moving my screen ever with the controller either. It's preference really. I have tried all other movement abilities except superspeed so I can't comment on that either sorry, but for flight and acrobatics, again, it works perfectly. I prefer the controller hands down.

    I have tried to get my ps3  controller to work  with the PC  version  but have  not yet been  successful,  any  tips  would be appreciated :)

    "All expectation leads to suffering" Buhhda

  • CruncherSixCruncherSix Member Posts: 93

    I believe that Microsoft did some testing some years or so ago and found out that even mediocre keyboard + mouse players were better players than the best players who used the Xbox controller... make of this what you want.

  • EverithEverith Member CommonPosts: 482

    Originally posted by CruncherSix

    I believe that Microsoft did some testing some years or so ago and found out that even mediocre keyboard + mouse players were better players than the best players who used the Xbox controller... make of this what you want.

     This was done with FPS that required accurate quick aiming. DCU while action based doesn't require too much "Aim for the eyeball" style of quickness or accuracy.

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  • TylonTylon Member UncommonPosts: 51

    Originally posted by CruncherSix

    I believe that Microsoft did some testing some years or so ago and found out that even mediocre keyboard + mouse players were better players than the best players who used the Xbox controller... make of this what you want.

    That will depend entirely on the game, you can't really say in general terms which is better.

    From the sound of it though, lot of people are saying that for this specific game, controller doesn't seem to be much of a handicap, if any.

  • RedcorRedcor Member Posts: 426

    I've been in beta using keyboard and I must say this plays like a console game that has been set up for pc as an afterthought. If I were to purchase it I would prob go with ps3 the game is cool and action packed but is geared for console. As of yet there is no follow camera that stays behind you so you must use the mouse to look and you will be clicking the crap out of your mouse in combat.  

    Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can
    be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing.
    -Robert E. Howard

  • TylonTylon Member UncommonPosts: 51

    Actually, can anyone tell me how communication works on PS3? Does it support headset and/or keyboard to chat ?

  • RedcorRedcor Member Posts: 426

    headset imo

    Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can
    be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing.
    -Robert E. Howard

  • TheLizardbonesTheLizardbones Member CommonPosts: 10,910

    Originally posted by Tylon

    Originally posted by CruncherSix
    I believe that Microsoft did some testing some years or so ago and found out that even mediocre keyboard + mouse players were better players than the best players who used the Xbox controller... make of this what you want.
    That will depend entirely on the game, you can't really say in general terms which is better.
    From the sound of it though, lot of people are saying that for this specific game, controller doesn't seem to be much of a handicap, if any.

    In FPS where the movement and aiming is necessary for success, keyboard/mouse dominates. For "standard" mmo combat, it's not as big an advantage, and depending on how the skills are setup, it could be a disadvantage since all the buttons on the controller are very conveniently placed.

    It could even more more specific. For example, a melee character that has to face their opponent up close could benefit from the keyboard/mouse movement.

    I can not remember winning or losing a single debate on the internet.

  • kirak2009kirak2009 Member UncommonPosts: 543

    Originally posted by CruncherSix

    I believe that Microsoft did some testing some years or so ago and found out that even mediocre keyboard + mouse players were better players than the best players who used the Xbox controller... make of this what you want.

    i read that as well,  but  was for FPS  games,  and  i dare say  the keyboard/mouse  setup  is a little unique  for DCUO

    "All expectation leads to suffering" Buhhda

  • kirak2009kirak2009 Member UncommonPosts: 543

    Originally posted by Tylon

    Actually, can anyone tell me how communication works on PS3? Does it support headset and/or keyboard to chat ?

    It  does support  voice chat,  although I  am not sure if it is implemented yet,  and i think you can use a keyboard,  as well as the ever favorite ps controller  to type messages  lol

     

    they do have a fairly  large  set of canned messages and responses  for quick easy access

    "All expectation leads to suffering" Buhhda

  • charlespaynecharlespayne Member UncommonPosts: 381

    Ok i prefair PC version as PS3 version is awful, for 1 the ps3 version is limited to 30fps and 2nd it is maxed at 720p res What the hell is that about come on, and last the ps3 version is slow and the graphic detail isent even maxed like on pc.

    http://www.speedtest.net/result/3845509852.png

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