Learning to use a controller instead of mouse/kb?

[exdeath]

I had a XIM Edge at one point, and it was okay. The problem was that the mouse felt kind of... "mushy"? It was definitely a lot better for me than using a controller, but I still didn't like it nearly as much as using a direct keyboard and mouse on a PC.

Because the code is designed for a controller.

Code written natively for a mouse generally accumulates axis movement indefinitely allowing for movement to be determined by how much and how fast you move the mouse. The limit is the player, not an arbitrary constant.

A stick however bottoms out, it can't travel "forever" like a mouse. In order to not just come to a stop when the stick reaches its extents, a maximum speed must be determined in advance and hard coded, and the stick position is just a fractional multiplier of that maximum.

Even if you hook up a mouse, its still treated like a controller in the latter.

 

[indy2878]

@OP. Everyone's advice on practice on using a gamepad is really
the best way to go.... Also, Gears is very fast paced of a game to start
out with. I highly recommend Splinter Cell Blacklist or what the others
suggested on my thread, Hitman absolution. Those 2 games will teach
you how to be very patient in playing videogames.

Also, please DO read the game manual that comes inside your game box.
They even have tons of online manuals for all the games for each platform.
Learn the controls and what buttons does what is key to playing well.
Also, learn the different elements of the game like what the HUD indicates
on your screen, etc.....

(SIDE NOTE: I tried playing splinter cell blacklist with my "eagle eye" keyboard/mouse adapter on my 360 and I can say those 3rd person games are played best with a gamepad controller like on the ps4, xbox one, wii-u, etc....
However, aiming with the mouse all I have to do is aim down the sight next
to the enemy ai and burst fire my automatic weapon and I'm all set.
The "sticky" aim assist feature on consoles are kinda of a God send actually....
Moving my character around like jumping over obstacles, going to cover, flanking through the windows its easier with the gamepad controller... But YMMV...
I guess I SHOULD take my own advice on practice as well!)

 

[Newell Steamer]

I initially hated the controller over the KB+M,... but, now I can't play any FPS/3rd Person games without a controller.

 

[sour07]

Just think of it this way, you werent the very best at counter strike when you first started playing on your kb/mouse and I bet you would miss often. It takes practice to get better just like anything.

After a while it just comes natural because of muscle reflex. Dont give up.