Should I play this game with my PS3 controller or keyboard?

[helm_breaker]

I'm a complete newbie to the racing genre. The last racing game I played was Crash Team Racing on the PS1 when I was a kid. I wanted to try to get back into the racing genre with Redout, which I just purchased during the ongoing Steam sale.

Aside from whether I should use keyboard or controller, what are some other beginner tips I should know? What are some good habits I should develop and bad habits I should avoid?

Lastly, which vehicle is best for a beginner like me?

[credhc]

A controller is more adapted to subtle directional changes, the keyboard is better for brutal changes. Controllers help with steering, kb helps with strafing. Some top rankers use controllers, some use keyboards, none complain. That being said controllers probably allow subtleties a kb player cannot replicate when the opposite is not true.

1) You must use racing lines similar to formula cars because steering slows you down. Start steering early on from the outer edge, aim for the apex inside and exit outside again.
2) Don't stop strafing if possible. Strafing adds speed when it pushes you in the right direction and reduces your need for steering. Think strafing first, and steering as a support, instead of the other way round.
3) As a generality, don't waste your boost power during or before a corner. Especially in the few first seconds after a turbo or a pad, it is when you must avoid steering the most. Be patient in the corners, wait for your chance to speed up.
4) Wallbouncing is quicker than braking or releasing the gas pedal to avoid obstacles. Make sure to enter the corners at full throttle, then it's all about proper racing line and as few bounces as possible.

Maybe you can pick a narrow ship at first, which will help in the corners. Asera (easier), koen (sturdier), sulha (faster).

[xstar960]

The mouse and keyboard / controller rebinding is not available.

I have found that a xbox360 controller is ok.