Low profile keyboard for me.
Regular keyboards are a so-so but I really hate playing with it, same deal with D-pad. Analog stick and joystick are something I feel I can't really use for sudden changes of movement well enough so they don't fit for shmups when I use them.
Best way to control movement in shmups? (POLL)
Re: Best way to control movement in shmups? (POLL)
I feel that a d-pad is the best way to control movement, but a joystick is more fun. 
I dunno bout ya'll but since I'm double jointed, using the ball of my thumb has always been the way to do things effeciently with a D-pad.
I dunno bout ya'll but since I'm double jointed, using the ball of my thumb has always been the way to do things effeciently with a D-pad.STG Weekly!, 1cc's, twitch, XBL: DJ Aquazition
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Re: Best way to control movement in shmups? (POLL)
I gave it a go the other day and it was appalling to say the least. Although it should be said that my mouse was like two dollars at the local supermarket.Observer wrote:Ever played Protöthea for PC? I did. It's just as bad as you imagine. Xevious-like mechanics with remorseless enemies that fire offscreen long before they are even visible, broken inertia and FPS controls (mouse+keyboard) with weapon switching exactly like a FPS. The Wii port is even more offensive.
Re: Best way to control movement in shmups? (POLL)
I grew up on the d+pad and find enjoyment in its use.
With that, arcade stick has grown on me with my Xbox 360, as I'd rather get kicked in the nuts than play a game using the stock d-pad on the 360 controller. I resorted to using an arcade stick. Continued use with a stick has let me become better at its use. It is at a point now, that I must use arcade stick when playing any of the shooter on the 360. I tried to use my SFIV pad in RFJ, and I was not able to play using it
In the end, if I can have a quality d+pad, I can have much fun and enjoyment in its use. I enjoy my Saturn and PlayStation games using Saturn style controllers and love it!
For extra LOL, I like using the OEM Sega Master Controller for SMS games
I have 1LC Power Strike using it
SMS is known for being a sub par d+pad, but its leagues better than the 360 shitroller d-pad. I have never ever experience a d-pad that was trash like the one on 360.
With that, arcade stick has grown on me with my Xbox 360, as I'd rather get kicked in the nuts than play a game using the stock d-pad on the 360 controller. I resorted to using an arcade stick. Continued use with a stick has let me become better at its use. It is at a point now, that I must use arcade stick when playing any of the shooter on the 360. I tried to use my SFIV pad in RFJ, and I was not able to play using it
In the end, if I can have a quality d+pad, I can have much fun and enjoyment in its use. I enjoy my Saturn and PlayStation games using Saturn style controllers and love it!
For extra LOL, I like using the OEM Sega Master Controller for SMS games
I have 1LC Power Strike using it
SMS is known for being a sub par d+pad, but its leagues better than the 360 shitroller d-pad. I have never ever experience a d-pad that was trash like the one on 360.