GTA 3 - What controllers are people using?

[mrzed]

I'm thinking of picking up GTA3 for pc. Only thing is, I've only played it on my friends PS2, and I have a hard time imagining driving around with the mouse.

Are people mostly just using mouse/KB for the PC game, or some other controller? Does the mouse work OK for driving? I've used the mouse a bit in other driving games and hated it, but what about this one?

 

[Mavrick007]

Probably either the keyboard or a gamepad would be better than using a mouse.
It's played on the PS2 with a gamepad so I would probably try to get one similar to that, like the Gravis Pro, or just get a standard MS Sidewinder which is pretty cheap.

 

[Anubis]

I plaed it using a cheap 8 dollar gravis pad which is an exact replica of a PS2 controller, except it isnt analog. and it worked great. you can pick them up at EB and i have never had a problem with it

 

[FatAlbo]

I used a gamepad to drive around, and the keyboard and mouse when walking.

 

[MTDEW]

I used a Graxis Eliminator Aftershock pad.

Just plugged into my usb port & WinXp, detected it with no need to install any drivers.
(i had all XP updates installed 1st from Microshaft autoupdate)

Then in GTA3 I set the controls to CLASSIC & the game controlled just as well as my PS2 version, with pretty much the same button config too.
(analog to steer, buttons for gas, brake, in/out of car etc..)
Only time i used the mouse was to use my sniper rifles which was miles better than trying to aim with a controller.

Of course, i got to run the game at 1600x1200 on my pc, lets see my Ps2 do that. LOL

 

[DefRef]

Standard WASD+mouse for on foot and the default keys for driving. Had no problem with it that way.

 

[RudeBoie]

Yup, Mouse and KB is a damn good combo.

 

[CrappedCrusader]

keyboard is just dandy for driving... you only use the mouse outside of the car to aim and look around (something i could NEVER do with my gravis)

 

[BCYL]

I never got used to playing GTA3 using the keyboard and mouse... it just feels weird to me...

Now I am using MS Sidewinder Pro gamepad, feels much better... But for aiming (like when firing a weapon), nothing beats using the mouse...

 

[Lonyo]

I use az/arrow keys when driving a car (like all poor sods should when using a driving game with no wheel) and arrow keys/mouse for walking around. It means a bit of moving of the arms when I get in/out of cars, but I feel its a nice way to control the game, using my normal driving controls for driving, and Max Payne/FPS controls when on foot.