Mouse and keyboard for consoles...

[Anomaly1964]

I have heard there are CONVERTERS that you can plug into console controllers that will let you us a mouse and keyboard (a'la pc gaming), had anyone tried one?

http://www.opentip.com/Electronics-...Shooter-Keyboard-Mouse-Adapter-p-1541925.html

 

[Anomaly1964]

No one?

 

[Schfifty Five]

Never tried it...actually never even knew it existed.

And damn $50+ for it? I already am used to using a controller for FPS gaming, but even if I weren't, I'd rather save that money and just learn to use a controller.

 

[chorb]

based on the reviews at amazon I'd say it sucks and not worth the price if you're trying to play a FPS or similar game that requires great accuracy.
http://www.amazon.com/Max-Shooter-Xb.../dp/B001DUOAT8

 

[PieIsAwesome]

This is the best:

http://xim3.com/

Everything else is garbage.

 

[RedRooster]

You're better off playing PC games I think.
Console games are probably made to make up for the controllers limitations, so the keyboard and mouse would feel all funky compared to how you're used to on the computer.
Just learn the controller, being able to lie down and play is one of videogamings' greatest innovations.

 

[Anomaly1964]

This is the best:

http://xim3.com/

Everything else is garbage.

Very cool...do you have one?

 

[Anomaly1964]

Got this message from the site...

We’re sorry, XIM3 is not yet available for purchase.
(Prior versions of XIM are no longer in production).

Check the community forums for the latest news and discussions.

You can also visit the learn sections for more information on what
makes XIM3 the best mouse and keyboard adapter anywhere.

 

[PieIsAwesome]

Very cool...do you have one?

No. The XIM 3 isn't out yet, but the XIM 2 was and it apparently worked very well. The XIM 3 is supposed to be even better, cheaper, and no need to be attached to a computer (unlike XIM 2). I would wait for it. All the other adapters are nowhere near as good.

 

[Anomaly1964]

No. The XIM 3 isn't out yet, but the XIM 2 was and it apparently worked very well. The XIM 3 is supposed to be even better, cheaper, and no need to be attached to a computer (unlike XIM 2). I would wait for it. All the other adapters are nowhere near as good.

Cool...thanks again

Do you have any idea what they MIGHT cost?

 

[PieIsAwesome]

Cool...thanks again

Do you have any idea what they MIGHT cost?

No clue. The Xim 2 was about $150 iirc. The Xim 3 will be cheaper.

From the site:

Official price is yet to be released, all guesses are that it will be priced to be competitive with the XFPS. XIM3 will be cheaper than XIM2. When we know the official price, we will update this post.

 

[Anomaly1964]

How much money could Microsoft make if THEY officially put something like this out?

GEEZ!

 

[WildW]

How much money could Microsoft make if THEY officially put something like this out?

GEEZ!

Don't know about you, but my 360 already has two USB ports on the front. And keyboards already work in there. All it needs is a standard USB mouse driver and support in games. . . but Microsoft didn't want the original XBox to be thought of as a PC in a box, so we're stuck with things the way they are.

 

[cyphilis]

Ive had my 360 for 2 years this month. When I first go it, I HATED not having my mouse and keyboard,.. hated it! Now, I honestly don't know if I could go back to the mouse and keyboard. After you get used to it, its not that bad. I still don't think its as accurate, at least Im not as good with a controller then my Mx518 mouse and Zboard Merc, but then again I haven't used them for gaming in 2 years now.

 

[Slick5150]

I used the Xim 2 and it was indeed very nice. The Xim3 promises to be even better, so if you want the keyboard/mouse control on your console, it's really the only option to consider.

 

[jacktesterson]

I use a 360 controller on PC Black Ops online and do just fine.

The whole keyboard vs controller thing is exaggerated

 

[gorcorps]

If you don't want to take the time to get used to the controller, you shouldn't even have a console.

 

[pontifex]

I use a 360 controller on PC Black Ops online and do just fine.

The whole keyboard vs controller thing is exaggerated

no it's not. watch me play an fps on PC vs. Console.

you'd think I was having a seizure while playing the console because my aim is all over the place.

 

[pontifex]

If you don't want to take the time to get used to the controller, you shouldn't even have a console.

thats funny. i can play other games that don't require fine controls like FPS games just fine. so i shouldn't own a console because i can't play FPS games with a controller?

 

[Anomaly1964]

I use a 360 controller on PC Black Ops online and do just fine.

The whole keyboard vs controller thing is exaggerated

Have you EVER played an FPS on a PC?

Why do you think Microsoft doesn't integrates XBOX LIVE and Windows LIVE games? They tested it and people on PCs with a mouse and keyboard OWNED the console players...

Consoles have TONS of great titles but for FPS, they don't COMPARE to a PC...

 

[Anomaly1964]

no it's not. watch me play an fps on PC vs. Console.

you'd think I was having a seizure while playing the console because my aim is all over the place.

Same here dude!

Even tried the new TRON demo at Best Buy, I looked like I was drunk running around...LOL!

 

[gorcorps]

thats funny. i can play other games that don't require fine controls like FPS games just fine. so i shouldn't own a console because i can't play FPS games with a controller?

You definitely shouldn't bitch about it. You knew what you were getting into when you bought a console, so buying it and then complaining about not having something you KNEW it didn't have is a special kind of stupid. It'd be the same if I bitched about my 360 not having a blu-ray drive. If that was important to me then why did I buy it? If keyboard and mouse controls were a concern, why would you buy a console?

 

[DivideBYZero]

Not this tired old shit again...

 

[Anomaly1964]

Not this tired old shit again...

Just because YOU have discussed it before doesn't make it TIRED...

...others may have JUST decided to get into or look at console gaming so it is a NEW topic for them.

:thumbsup:

 

[Anomaly1964]

You definitely shouldn't bitch about it. You knew what you were getting into when you bought a console, so buying it and then complaining about not having something you KNEW it didn't have is a special kind of stupid. It'd be the same if I bitched about my 360 not having a blu-ray drive. If that was important to me then why did I buy it? If keyboard and mouse controls were a concern, why would you buy a console?

Bitchin' about it? He simply made a statement...

I think some of you guys have been around soooooooooooooooooo long that you think if YOU have discussed a topic to YOUR satisfaction, no one else should ever discuss it...

Hmmmm

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