If you use a PC and a games console you have probably noticed how much more comfortable gaming is with a controller than with a keyboard and mouse. PlayStation 3 consoles in particular have custom designed controllers that have been conceived and developed for PS3 owners to get the most out of games without putting too much strain on their hands and arms. Given that many games are also available for PC, it would make sense for a standard PC game controller to be developed.
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I use my PS3 controller for racing games.
It is the best controller if you want plug and play, simply because a raft of top titles recognise it instantly and configure themselves automatically. Most racing and sports titles do and others including: Crysis, Fifa, Pro Evo, Red Faction Guerilla, Batman AA, F1 2010, Burnouts, Need for speeds, Hitman, Assassins creeds, Many source games now like Left 4 Dead 2 allow it to be selected, Prince of Persia, Metro 2033, Just Cause 2, H.A.W.X, Lost planet, Dead Rising, Fallout, Split second, Blur, GTA4, Dirt series, GRID, COD: Black ops, Mafia 2 etc etc just a small selection here from well over 200 games...This also means it mostly has rumble support for these games too, while other third party pads like the DS3 do not.
Using a Ps3 controller if you prefer it or do not have access to a 360 pad is a good way to save some money too. However if you are going to be playing Pc games long term and need a pad, the 360 pad is really the one you would probably want to get familiar with and spend the money on as its worth it, i strongly recommend it.
Just go on youtube and watch how to connect ps3 controller to your PC. It really easy, don't fear that it would be too complicated for u or anything.
Nice and easy ;-)
I'll have to give this a try with my PS3 controller.
http://www.motioninjoy.com/...
Also, you can use PS Move on Windows.
Used it to play Mass Effect2 on my laptop. But there is software to custom program the buttons and even keep profiles for different games, etc. It works pretty well. I haven't tried it with W7 yet, but I am glad someone reports that it works fine.
That way it will remain un-synced from your PS3 until you plug it back into your PS3.
I bought the Steam GTA collection, and they all work with DS3, so i gues your controller isen't calibrated...
Now, it only works when it's plugged in through the usb cable. It wont work wirelessly at all, I've tried replacing the battery with one that I know works, and it was still messed up. Also tried pressing that reset button in the back of the DS3, but that didn't do anything either.
Maybe I'm just incredibly unlucky, but just understand that you might be risking your controller by using it in a PC.
Don't worry you won't have to buy another controller.
Its made for it & its better anyway...
People can play the way the like be it:
720p or some uber res like 5760*1080.
Mouse + KB, 360 controller or the DS3.
It only does everything.
The only thing it could be better for are fps , and we've got keyboards and mouses for that .
And like said above , options are there for a reason
For fighting games most arcade sticks are detected without the need of addition software or drivers (at the very least the Hori works perfectly) .
The only annoying thing is for the few games that dont support the pads . There are progs like Joy2key to map the pad as key/mouse , but i dont find it usually good and smooth enough .
Full on pad support is the way
I use it when I play Fifa 11, Grid and bunch of emulators. PS3 controller is perfect for N64 :D
Maybe because I never really played the N64 as a kid.
I have vista btw.
Rumble works really well.
this sentence is fail.
better luck next time ;)
@Darkdoom3000: Using your thumbs maybe easier if you don't have 8 other fingers on your hands. And believe it or not, those 8 other fleshy things hanging off your hands are f-i-n-g-e-r-s.
*All joking aside*
Personally, I hate scrolling through weapon wheels to get what I want. Hot-key everything, and forget about it.
Just don't forget your hot-keys.
kb/m is a lot more practical and has advantages. but a controller is more comfortable. (unless you get one of thoes nifty curved bump keyboards.)
I'm amazed by the lack of elitists saying mouse and keyboard forever. All I see is well backed up conversation and debate.
Great job N4G community!
"If you use a PC and a games console you have probably noticed how much more comfortable gaming is with a controller than with a keyboard and mouse".
NO I haven't. If it's a PC specific game the KB/M is the only way to go and is very comfortable for me no matter if i'm at my desk or on the couch. If you think about it your hands are naturally at your sides which is almost the same distance as using a KB/M unlike a controller where your hands and arms are bent inwards 6 inches apart.
Now if it's a console port and I'm playing on the PC then yeah I'll break out my PS3 or Logitech controller. This PS3 controller hack has been out almost as long as the Ps3.