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XBox 360 Rant

fireshot91 said:
It's not even practice for most people.

I've mainly noticed that the level you start out at, will pretty much be the level you'll stay at for that game. (Does not apply to all people).


For me, I bought CoD4 late, and as soon as I got on, I was playing with people who's levels were a ton higher than me. I still beat them with one of the first weapons you unlock. I of course got a little bit better by using better guns, but not by much. It's just that I'm good with video game's. (I average, on COD4, about 30 kills, and about 10-15 deaths).
When I bought Call of Duty World at War, I was immediately good at it, because that's just how I am.


Try to find a way to get a keyboard/mouse working on the 360.

I know that I suck with a keyboard/mouse, but give me a 360 controller, and pretty much in any FPS game, I'll be good.
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I'm have experienced exactly the same mate. The level you start at has a LOT to do with how you will fair, as you'll be playing against people with better weapons, attachments and perks, plus know the maps and strategies better. Only practice and putting in the time will fix this issue.

Regarding controllers... I've played games on my macs and pc's s since a young kid (I'm 28 now), and as soon as using a keyboard and mouse to aim/shoot and do misc stuff came into effect as 'the thing', I lost the plot entirely. It never feel natural to me and still doesn't. At that point a computer became a work tool, and I bought a PS1 when they first came out. I've been a console player ever since n don't regret it for a minute. The controllers are surprisingly comfortable, efficient and easy to use once you get the hang of it. If you think it's slower, you can tweak the sensitivities in any game. I can understand that switching must be hard, but hang in there ok!

I totally disagree that a keyboard and mouse has a huge advantage over a controller, it's all up to the operator. I can hold my own very well in Cod5&6, and have come across some absolute freaks who would put many to shame. All about practice, levelling up and learning the maps. :)
 
Kristenn said:
I never liked the Xbox. The controllers are just way to big for my hands. Then again. People just say its because Im a 13 year old girly girl >> But saying that does not make the controllers smaller.

And yes. My friend has a 360. A black one and it sounds like a jet taking off when you turn it on >< It is almost louder then are Performa and that thing is very loud! :eek:
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LOL! I had the larger controllers on the original xbox n they were great for me coz I have large hands. They brought out smaller ones because many thought they were too big, and repositioned some of the button arrangements. It used to do my head in when I was playing at mates places, so I quickly learned to bring my own controller. :p

Good observation about the noise the 360 makes, that fan whirring is incredible. Once you're in a game you don't notice, but when it's at Dashboard it kinda gets on my nerves to. More incentive to play than tinker I guess! :D
 
mbikeboy said:
I totally disagree that a keyboard and mouse has a huge advantage over a controller, it's all up to the operator.
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I would argue otherwise. On a keyboard/mouse you have access to more buttons at once, the distance between them is customisable so you're not locked in the same position for hours at end, the mouse is controlled by both fingers and wrist (if using a claw or touch style mouse) as well as forearms so there's a lot more motor control.

PC users have the option of using either a controller or keyboard/mouse, yet when playing any PC game you'll see virtually no one playing TF2, HL2, L4D etc using a controller.
 
Originally Posted by mbikeboy
I totally disagree that a keyboard and mouse has a huge advantage over a controller, it's all up to the operator.
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raggedjimmi said:
I would argue otherwise. On a keyboard/mouse you have access to more buttons at once, the distance between them is customisable so you're not locked in the same position for hours at end, the mouse is controlled by both fingers and wrist (if using a claw or touch style mouse) as well as forearms so there's a lot more motor control.

PC users have the option of using either a controller or keyboard/mouse, yet when playing any PC game you'll see virtually no one playing TF2, HL2, L4D etc using a controller.
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I agree with your (raggedjimmi) assessment. While acknowledging some players may feel more comfortable with console controllers, using mini joysticks (thumb buttons on console controller) are not nearly as precise nor as quick as mouse/trackball control. That has more or less been proven. :)
 
I do agree the 360 is loud. I had forgot how loud it was because after awhile you get used to it. It was packed away. Dug it out a few days ago and fired it up. whooooooooosh! lol holy crap that thing is pretty noisy. I had to turn the tv up because I couldnt even hear the game.

ps 3 is looking better and better. if they actually stocked about 10 more rpgs id switch.
 
MacRumorUser said:
Was there a specific reason to resurrect this dead thread that's over 3 months old ? :confused::confused::confused::confused:
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Yep! I did a 'search' to see what games I can play on my iMac using a 360 controller, and this thread happened to be near the top of the list. I read the thread and wished to add to it... :rolleyes:
 
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