Tip about controller

[kAlvaro]

I play games on PC and I'm generally happy with keyboard and mouse, but the driving parts of games like Far Cry or GTA are so painful. I'm not inclined to get a steering wheel because I don't like racing or driving games and my place is small—I feel it'd be a bulky dust collector.

Are the typical Xbox/PlayStation-like controllers worthy for the driving bits of GTA V? Or is there some other kind of peripheral you'd recommend?

[in]

Keyboard is perfectly fine tbh. Just play more and you'll get used to it

[Hellsmoke]

Controllers are far superior for driving and flying, I use an xbox one S controller and it works very well.

You'll need one of these too.
https://www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/adapters/wireless-adapter-windows

[globefish23]

Controllers are superior for driving, as they offer analog steering, acceleration and braking.

However, in GTA you also need to precisely fire your weapon while driving, which is much better done with a mouse, which makes driving with the keyboard acceptable.

In GTAV You can seamlessly switch from keyboard/mouse to controller and back, so you can enjoy the advantages of both.

So, yes, having a decent controller is highly suggested.

[in]

"Superior" is rather overexaggeration. For 99% of times that difference won't matter.

[Hellsmoke]

Originally posted by in:

"Superior" is rather overexaggeration. For 99% of times that difference won't matter.

I'm in a vehicle 99% of the time so it does matter, a lot as explained here.

Originally posted by globefish23:

Controllers are superior for driving, as they offer analog steering, acceleration and braking.

[in]

Originally posted by Hellsmoke77:

Originally posted by in:

"Superior" is rather overexaggeration. For 99% of times that difference won't matter.

I'm in a vehicle 99% of the time so it does matter, a lot as explained here.

Originally posted by globefish23:

Controllers are superior for driving, as they offer analog steering, acceleration and braking.

I don't think you understand. That difference while driving is pretty much irrelevant unless you are some sweat hard at racing.

[psi onix]

i don't agree controller is superior for flying. it's a more shallow learning curve, no doubt, but if you learn to fly with strictly keyboard controls alone and drop the mouse it is just as good as using a controller if not better. I am good with both and tbh i prefer keyboard controls. something about making micro-adjustments to my pitch & axis with key taps just feels so much more precise compared to a controller. this is especially true for helicopters where you are constantly needing to make those adjustments if you want to keep it smooth & steady. been playing with a controller a lot lately to re-acclimate myself to them before i get my hands on the Steam Deck.

[cdarklock]

Originally posted by kAlvaro:

Are the typical Xbox/PlayStation-like controllers worthy for the driving bits of GTA V? Or is there some other kind of peripheral you'd recommend?

I typically play with a Steam controller, but you can't generally get those anymore. The XBox controller works fine tho.

Originally posted by in:

I don't think you understand. That difference while driving is pretty much irrelevant unless you are some sweat hard at racing.

Keyboard input is limited to "is this key down or not."

Controller input is "how far is the stick being pressed on each axis."

This matters. A lot.

[Hellsmoke]

Originally posted by cdarklock:

Keyboard input is limited to "is this key down or not."

Controller input is "how far is the stick being pressed on each axis."

This matters. A lot.

Wooooow, I never thought I'd find myself agreeing with you but here we are. Well said.

[in]

Well idk I guess post some screenshots with superior pb laptimes from races.

[cdarklock]

Originally posted by Hellsmoke77:

Wooooow, I never thought I'd find myself agreeing with you but here we are. Well said.

I don't care about people, I care about ideas. Our big disconnect is over shark cards and microtransactions, and not much else.

[Hellsmoke]

Originally posted by in:

Well idk I guess post some screenshots with superior pb laptimes from races.

Ask anyone who races, they will tell you about people with controllers. It's a fact they are far better for vehicles.

Originally posted by globefish23:

Controllers are superior for driving, as they offer analog steering, acceleration and braking.

Originally posted by cdarklock:

Keyboard input is limited to "is this key down or not."
Controller input is "how far is the stick being pressed on each axis."

[in]

Originally posted by Hellsmoke77:

Originally posted by in:

Well idk I guess post some screenshots with superior pb laptimes from races.

Ask anyone who races, they will tell you about people with controllers. It's a fact they are far better for vehicles.

Originally posted by globefish23:

Controllers are superior for driving, as they offer analog steering, acceleration and braking.

Originally posted by cdarklock:

Keyboard input is limited to "is this key down or not."
Controller input is "how far is the stick being pressed on each axis."

Yes i'm seeing multiple posts here, so please, share.

[Hellsmoke]

Originally posted by in:

Yes i'm seeing multiple posts here, so please, share.

Share what? All the lap times are ruined by modders and I don't race, I'm not into bumper cars.

[in]

Personal times are not ruined by cheaters as long as you don't cheat yourself.