PC gaming controller

[Ralane]

Hi all

Just wondering how many people use a controller when it comes to PC gaming for games like Witcher or Dark Souls?

Also which one do you use?

Does it have to be a specific type to be compatible with Windows 10?

Thanks

 

[LFFPicard]

At the moment I have a Logitech Chillstream form yesteryear, great for Racing games as the built in fan keeps my hands cool.
I use it for WWE, Fifa, Racing and when I use my TV and sit on sofa I browse Steam for the controller games to play. Although it is USB wired so I need an extension to play it on sofa so have a cable going across the room.

Now though, well today I should have a Microsoft USB receiver for my PC arriving so I can use my 360 or Xbone controllers with my PC wireless. Upto 4 controllers, so will be using that from now on.

 

[Fear]

I used Mouse/KB when playing the Witcher but use XBox360 controller for games like Assassin's Creed, X52 Pro for flight sims and a G25 for driving/racing games.

 

[Spuff]

I use a DS4 (Playstation 4) controller for everything unless it doesn't have controller support.
You can use a Playstation 3 or 4 controller for PC games using the appropriate free software.

 

[Ralane]

Thanks guys! You have all helped inform my decision.

Out of interest, do people prefer games such as GTAV, Dark Souls and Mortal Kombat with a controller or K&M?

 

[LFFPicard]

I use a DS4 (Playstation 4) controller for everything unless it doesn't have controller support.
You can use a Playstation 3 or 4 controller for PC games using the appropriate free software.

I tried this and could not get the wireless working, it connected but none of the buttons worked. I did make a post on this on these forums and after a bump no one replied so I just bought a wireless receiver. Would prefer a PS style pad though.

 

[DannyWanny]

I wholeheartedly recommend a wired Xbox 360 controller - they are currently at an affordable price. If you prefer a wireless solution, Microsoft have just announced a wireless adapter for the Xbox ONE controller.

A lot of games support the Xbox controllers and they are essentially a plug n play device - they are the perfect accompaniment to a gaming PC for those platformers.

 

[GeorgeHillier]

I used a wired xbox 360 controller and it was fine. I've now moved to a wireless xbox one controller that I plug in, only because I got it with my xbox one

 

[Spuff]

I tried this and could not get the wireless working, it connected but none of the buttons worked.

I couldn't get my PS3 controller to work wirelessly (haven't tried that with my DS4), but for me it is no problem to have my controller wired.

 

[LFFPicard]

I don't mind wired when I am at my PC, but my TV is kinda the other side of the lounge with the sofa (Not a big lounge anyway but still) so I would rather not have a 5m USB cable going across the room just to play on my TV

Picked this up, http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000MGVAAQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 turned up today and just installing now, will see how it goes.