donald4444 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I am asking this because I have played GTA 3 and GTA: Vice City on the PC. And I didn´t felt they were bad. Can it be because that I haven´t tried them on PS2? Just wanted to now if I should buy a controler for my PC when GTA: San Andreas comes to PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew2040 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I am asking this because I have played GTA 3 and GTA: Vice City on the PC. And I didn´t felt they were bad. Can it be because that I haven´t tried them on PS2? Just wanted to now if I should buy a controler for my PC when GTA: San Andreas comes to PC. Keyboard and mouse are actually better for moving around on foot (although it's nice to be able to auto-target, which you will be able to do in San Andreas PC). But really, for steering, it's better to have an analog device so that you have some levels of precision between "going straight" and "veering off to the right/left". My fingers also get a little bit tired of repeatedly tapping the keys on the keyboard, after playing for a long period of time. I'd say it's almost impossible to effectively pilot a helicopter or airplane without an analog device. Besides, they've made the driving physics in San Andreas more realistic, so you may even have a harder time than in GTA3/VC with a keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald4444 Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 Thanks for the answer!!!! Then Ill guess it is gonna be hard to fly a hydra propely in San Andreas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excalibur69 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 well, i havent played SA yet, but i had no problem with the controls in VC regarding cars or helicopters. i personally hate analog sticks and cant play any game with them. i would say if you are comfortable with a control scheme you used in VC on the keyboard and mouse, you should be fine here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald4444 Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 Sounds good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingenm Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 well, i havent played SA yet, but i had no problem with the controls in VC regarding cars or helicopters. i personally hate analog sticks and cant play any game with them. i would say if you are comfortable with a control scheme you used in VC on the keyboard and mouse, you should be fine here The same goes for me.. At least Im non going to by a controller of any kind before Iwe gotten to try out w/ the keyboard first. I do own a wheel dough, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAGuy Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 One downfall of using mouse aiming in previous GTA titles was that unlike with autoaim, a cop wouldn't start chasing you if you aimed at him, or a ped wouldn't start running. Some things that were triggered by autoaiming at someone wouldn't work with mouse aiming. I hope it's fixed in SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew2040 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I've been playing around with this analogic mapper (http://toca.game-editing.net/files) for a little while, and I'd say it really changes the driving experience. Apparently the default handling of analog devices is to treat them like weird digital devices, so you don't really have a fine degree of control; this thing basically gives you as much precision as you can get out of your device. You can actually make smooth turns rather than jerking through traffic. I don't expect most people to know what I'm talking about, but it's an improvement It's a hassle to configure though, and has some other minor issues as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAGuy Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I've worked with the analogic mapper as well davew, and it proves helpful when I use my Xbox controller to drive with on VC. I have a Xbox > USB adapter and it works wonders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentKiller Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I've never had any control problems with any PC game and I only use keyboard and mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA3Freak-2001 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 The best setup is having a gamepad on hand for the driving aspects and switch to keyboard and mouse for onfoot action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph_fan51 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I prefer Keyboard and Mouse only. Even for driving. As soon as I enter a vehicle, I leave the mouse and use the keyboard. It really doesn't bother me at all, and find it easier to control choppers and planes...Also, if you want to get a quick getaway, having to switch controls may be annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAGuy Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 (edited) I prefer Keyboard and Mouse only. Even for driving. As soon as I enter a vehicle, I leave the mouse and use the keyboard. It really doesn't bother me at all, and find it easier to control choppers and planes...Also, if you want to get a quick getaway, having to switch controls may be annoying I'm the same way. I played GTA3 and VC for the longest without an analog gamepad and the controls were pretty easy to get used to. Where some people had trouble with the RC Raider bombing mission on VC, I breezed right through it, however, I would like to know that there is full analog support just incase I might want to try a gamepad out for driving. Hopefully SA has this, and won't require an analogic mapper to get a gamepad to work. EDIT: I just took a look at the recommended specs and they recommend a gamepad with two joystics, so I guess this answers my hope Edited April 26, 2005 by GTAGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HinGTA Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I have played the GTA games on PS2 and PC and I much prefer the PC controls. PS2 controls are too close together and too easy to press the wrong button and f*ck up a mission. Mouselook is an essential in any video game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdave Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I agree with most above, I always love GTA for PC as the keyboard works perfect for it, but when I got SA for PS2 the controls were easy to use and suit it well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAKhaoZ Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I have played the GTA games on PS2 and PC and I much prefer the PC controls. PS2 controls are too close together and too easy to press the wrong button and f*ck up a mission. Mouselook is an essential in any video game. Same thing here. I played the first mission on SA on my friend's PS2 where you're on that BMX and trying to pedal your @$$ away from that gang and when I tried to put on the brake I would end up bailing off of the bike by accident and get shot to death. Pissed me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kert Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 i think u can get a better gaming experience on ps2 (controllers) and yeah the arrow keys on PC are not very good for doing good turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatz Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 I use a dual shock PS2 controller for everything except that I'll use the mouse for sniping or using some other guns, M16 and such. Works great, love the analog control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taf Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 I use a dual shock PS2 controller for everything except that I'll use the mouse for sniping or using some other guns, M16 and such. Works great, love the analog control. Same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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