PC gaming controllers or gaming keyboards

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#1 Xx_AxL_xX
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Are gaming controllers good? Or is it easier and better to just get a gaming keyboard instead?
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#2 blackstar
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Go for gaming keyboards. A good gaming keyboard as of now is the Logitech G15 version 2.
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#3 NamelessPlayer
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I just use my Model M. If I were to get a keyboard substitute, though, it would be the old Microsoft SideWinder Strategic Commander. It allows for analog movement in FPS games while still having plenty of buttons for various actions, and it leaves your right hand free to use a mouse.
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#4 Toyeboy
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it depends on what type of game it is....

for First Person Shooters, there's nothing better than a keyboard and mouse IMO.

But for anyracing games on my PC, I use my 360 controller, so much better than a keyboard IMO.

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#5 Xx_AxL_xX
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Well, I need it mostly for FPS games and recently I've been playing a certain MMORPG(silkroad) that doesn't allow me to use the W,A,D,S to move, and it's been kinda uncomfortable using the normal Up,Down,Left,and Right keys. So basically, I'm looking for a controller/keyboard that would be good for FPS(mainly) and any other kind of game excluding the casual ones.
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#6 Robspace1
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Can anyone tell me what gamepad works with GUN for pc? I have a new Logitech Dual Action thats not working. It has all the required amount of buttons and is not recognized when I start the game. Anyone tell me a gamepad to try? thanks
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#8 Lehman
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it depends on what type of game it is....

for First Person Shooters, there's nothing better than a keyboard and mouse IMO.

But for anyracing games on my PC, I use my 360 controller, so much better than a keyboard IMO.

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100% agree

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#9 Thinker_145
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If you play a variety of games on your PC you would definitely need both.I dont see the point in not.

However getting a gaming keyboard is not necessary at all.In my opinion a high quality gamepad and mouse is essential.

If you are a PC "only" gamer than you ought to have a good quality gamepad.

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#10 SearchMaster
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Gaming controller for PC is useful for console gamers who just moved to PC gaming world. It helps them to be more fimilar with gaming on PC that akeyboard or mouse