Should I get this or the xbox 360 version

[Someone]

Well I never played or touched any Dark soul game So I wanted to start (obviously) with the first part.I have a xbox 360 and both costs the same but the page itself says that I will need a xbox 360 controller and well I really dont want to buy one is it really so bad to play with a keyboad or should I just get along with it?

[Sillicha]

I palyed 1 and 2 with Keyboard and Mouse, never used an controller. Works totally fine for me with the right mods. So i would recommend the PC version.

[Someone]

Nguyên văn bởi Sillicha:

I palyed 1 and 2 with Keyboard and Mouse, never used an controller. Works totally fine for me with the right mods. So i would recommend the PC version.

Which mods?

[GamingDJ]

Nguyên văn bởi Someone:

Nguyên văn bởi Sillicha:

I palyed 1 and 2 with Keyboard and Mouse, never used an controller. Works totally fine for me with the right mods. So i would recommend the PC version.

Which mods?

DSfix being a popular one , just see the pinned threads in these forum section for all of them , i would recommend the x360 version , PC version needs mods to fix performance and keyboard/mouse controls

http://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/846940249121202471/

http://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/627456486910837036/

[Someone]

So what you guys are saying is that to make this thing work with a keybord I need to go to a lot of sites and download many mods.You know what no I am just going to buy this thing on xbox I preffer the controller anyway but many thanks to everyone.

[Mike]

Nguyên văn bởi Someone:

So what you guys are saying is that to make this thing work with a keybord I need to go to a lot of sites and download many mods.You know what no I am just going to buy this thing on xbox I preffer the controller anyway but many thanks to everyone.

No you dont the mods are just optional they are by no means needed

[Someone]

Nguyên văn bởi Mike:

Nguyên văn bởi Someone:

So what you guys are saying is that to make this thing work with a keybord I need to go to a lot of sites and download many mods.You know what no I am just going to buy this thing on xbox I preffer the controller anyway but many thanks to everyone.

No you dont the mods are just optional they are by no means needed

Ah well that makes it complicated okay I am going to buy the pc version and try it if it really doesnt work with the keybord I can still buy me a xbox 360 controller many thanks.

[CazadorDeLobo]

Nguyên văn bởi Someone:

So what you guys are saying is that to make this thing work with a keybord I need to go to a lot of sites and download many mods.

Firstly, you must be brand new to PC gaming. A year or two under your belt doesn't count, especially if you're used to vanilla games and console versions.

Secondly, you need only to visit the sticky thread in this discussions section labeled "How to fix Dark Souls" etc and read there to understand this game's situation.

Thirdly, some features about PC gaming that are unavailable on consoles:
-CE(Help engine)
-1080p or higher rendering settings
-DSCM(More control over multiplayer)
-Ability to use any controller or no controller
-A more involved community
-Aesthetic mods
-Ease of access to guides, forum, etc.

Lastly, it is true that none of the mods are required. But the reason people are telling you to get them is not necessity, it is the fact that they're foundational mods. DSFix is the graphics settings mod. There are a couple(?) mouse fix mods. DSPW is a PvP related mod. DSCM is a connectivity mod. Without any of these, you're not utilizing this platform(PC) to its full extent. If you're too afraid to open web URLs, why do you even own a computer?

[nomoreblues]

Nguyên văn bởi Someone:

I can still buy me a xbox 360 controller

if u get to like the game it's worth it imo

[Someone]

Nguyên văn bởi BADWulf Hunter:

Nguyên văn bởi Someone:

So what you guys are saying is that to make this thing work with a keybord I need to go to a lot of sites and download many mods.

Firstly, you must be brand new to PC gaming. A year or two under your belt doesn't count, especially if you're used to vanilla games and console versions.

Secondly, you need only to visit the sticky thread in this discussions section labeled "How to fix Dark Souls" etc and read there to understand this game's situation.

Thirdly, some features about PC gaming that are unavailable on consoles:
-CE(Help engine)
-1080p or higher rendering settings
-DSCM(More control over multiplayer)
-Ability to use any controller or no controller
-A more involved community
-Aesthetic mods
-Ease of access to guides, forum, etc.

Lastly, it is true that none of the mods are required. But the reason people are telling you to get them is not necessity, it is the fact that they're foundational mods. DSFix is the graphics settings mod. There are a couple(?) mouse fix mods. DSPW is a PvP related mod. DSCM is a connectivity mod. Without any of these, you're not utilizing this platform(PC) to its full extent. If you're too afraid to open web URLs, why do you even own a computer?

Yeah I am a "computer gamer"(Was that right?)since one year I mostly using the computer for games that you cant play on a console or which are almost immposibel to play with a controller or if there is a steam sale and the games are cheap.But anyway thanks for the information,I will try it with the normall keyboard settings and if this doesnt work well I will try to do the mod and setting stuff
By the way I am not to afraid to use the "web URLs"its just like that I am not used to that whole moding stuff,I buy a game and then I play it I really never saw a reason to do something else beside that.
By the way1080p wow I dont think my computer will "survive" this but anyway many thanks

[CazadorDeLobo]

if not 1080p, you can just keep reducing quality until performance is up to par. 1600 x 900 is my safe zone

[Someone]

Nguyên văn bởi BADWulf Hunter:

if not 1080p, you can just keep reducing quality until performance is up to par. 1600 x 900 is my safe zone

I already figured this out,that was just a joke but thanks anyway

[Frondator]

You can use a controller on your PC. I use a PS3 controller. You can use just about any USB input controller on your PC. I also don't mod games often; however, since you have the choice, I would never recommend a console version of this game over the PC version. The three key mods have been mentioned above--one is for connectivity, one is anti-cheat for PVP, and one (DSFix) turns the terrible console port (which I did enjoy for 150 hours, despite how ugly it was) into a modern 1080p PC game that is gorgeous to look at. Throw in the HD texture pack and the enhanced UI and the game will look even better. The PC version is also alive and well with a community of players and new mods always being developed. The console versions simply cannot compete. Everything they offer the PC supersedes.

[Mizurazu]

None of the mods are NEEDED but sure make it better. But assuming you have a controller and a fairly decent PC and you don't run into any other issues the experiencee should be about the same as it is on Xbox. In fact you might get better performance than you would on console like in Blighttown. This is generally considered a bad port, becasue it's a bare bone port that's missing everything you woudl expect from a PC game but if you're just looking to run the game it should work just as well as the Xbox version.

[CazadorDeLobo]

Nguyên văn bởi Frondator:

You can use a controller on your PC. I use a PS3 controller. You can use just about any USB input controller on your PC. I also don't mod games often; however, since you have the choice, I would never recommend a console version of this game over the PC version. The three key mods have been mentioned above--one is for connectivity, one is anti-cheat for PVP, and one (DSFix) turns the terrible console port (which I did enjoy for 150 hours, despite how ugly it was) into a modern 1080p PC game that is gorgeous to look at. Throw in the HD texture pack and the enhanced UI and the game will look even better. The PC version is also alive and well with a community of players and new mods always being developed. The console versions simply cannot compete. Everything they offer the PC supersedes.

I don't think texture packs, pixel count, or UI mods are on the top of people's list of priorities/pros and cons vs console. Maybe they're up there for some, but overall customization, compatibility, ease, and performance are what make PC games way better than console games.

[nakaVS]

This will probably go on sale in a couple of weeks (holiday sale). Btw, you used to be able to find those wired 360 controllers used at game shops for like 20 bucks (probably less now).