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[Dave of Canada]

slimgrin wrote...

This may be a stupid question, but why aren't consoles compatible with a keyboard and mouse via usb port?

If I owned a console, this would be a great option.

I do believe that there's a few accessories that work as a keyboard / mouse, although they tend to be very expensive (60-70$+) and optional.

[Divine Justinia V]

slimgrin wrote...

This may be a stupid question, but why aren't consoles compatible with a keyboard and mouse via usb port?

If I owned a console, this would be a great option.

I've connected my keyboard to my 360 via usb port. I think it depends on which console type? Hmm, not really sure.
EDIT: There are accessories you could buy, but I don't have that sort of disposable income. 

Modifié par VittoriaLandis, 12 août 2010 - 05:51 .

[JigPig]

slimgrin wrote...

This may be a stupid question, but why aren't consoles compatible with a keyboard and mouse via usb port?

If I owned a console, this would be a great option.

PS2 had mouse and keyboard support.
Whenever gamers from 360/PS3 get paired up against PC gamers in an FPS competition, they get thoroughly demolished. Not ragging on the skill of the console players, though.

[DaringMoosejaw]

Skodmunk wrote...
Imagine, maybe some day, an RTS for console.

And even before Halo Wars: Starcraft 64! I hear it didn't turn out well.

[Divine Justinia V]

slimgrin wrote...
It just seems this should have been a readily available option for consoles long ago.  

I wouldn't really have a use for it, so I don't mind that it wasn't an option. I've only used it to send messages because I don't feel like spending money on a "chat pad".

[Rubbish Hero]

The console version will be more A-D-D. The pc version, because the gameis being built for console games now, will be a Mass Effect hybrid that regardless of pc features, will still feel very much like a console game. Graphically, all pc gamers look better. Consolewise, it's difficult to say as it's preference, however, the mouse and keyboard are
superior for precision, speed and overall complexity. 

Modifié par Rubbish Hero, 12 août 2010 - 06:05 .

[rexil]

Xbox360 and PS3 have support for mouse/keyboard, but the games don't have support for it.

[B3taMaxxx]

JigPig wrote...

slimgrin wrote...

This may be a stupid question, but why aren't consoles compatible with a keyboard and mouse via usb port?

If I owned a console, this would be a great option.

PS2 had mouse and keyboard support.
Whenever gamers from 360/PS3 get paired up against PC gamers in an FPS competition, they get thoroughly demolished. Not ragging on the skill of the console players, though.

 Analog controls could never be as accurate.

 Sony was more willing to allow players to 'mod' their experience, in that they could customize their systems, though I think they are leading away from this and more into Microsofts direction.

[ErichHartmann]

I'm old enough to appreciate PC gaming back in the early days so I will never fully convert to consoles. Modding and the best graphics possible are worth the extra money I put into my PC.

[Divine Justinia V]

B3taMaxxx wrote...
though I think they are leading away from this and more into Microsofts direction.

They definitely are now.

[Divine Justinia V]

slimgrin wrote...

rexil wrote...

Xbox360 and PS3 have support for mouse/keyboard, but the games don't have support for it.

And why is that? 

I'm lacking to see the point of having games support mouse/keyboard on the console? That defeats the entire purpose of a console system. 

EDIT: That came across as b*tchy, wasn't trying to be lol.

Modifié par VittoriaLandis, 12 août 2010 - 06:06 .

[rexil]

slimgrin wrote...

rexil wrote...

Xbox360 and PS3 have support for mouse/keyboard, but the games don't have support for it.

And why is that? 

Sony/MS decision, I don't know why.

[rexil]

VittoriaLandis wrote...

slimgrin wrote...

rexil wrote...

Xbox360 and PS3 have support for mouse/keyboard, but the games don't have support for it.

And why is that? 

I'm lacking to see the point of having games support mouse/keyboard on the console? That defeats the entire purpose of a console system. 

EDIT: That came across as b*tchy, wasn't trying to be lol.

Actually that could be a given option to the players. Isn't the console propose give the best experience to the players? I find a mouse/keyboard so much easier to use in games (minus side scrollers).
But that could also create confusion for some users. So let's leave it as it is. 

[Sylvius the Mad]

rexil wrote...

slimgrin wrote...

rexil wrote...

Xbox360 and PS3 have support for mouse/keyboard, but the games don't have support for it.

And why is that? 

Sony/MS decision, I don't know why.

It would double the testing load on QA.  They'd need to test the whole game with the controller interface and then again with KBM.

Plus the UI would need to be redone (compare console ME to PC ME - the UI is completely different), and that takes up space.  360 games, in particular, don't have much extra space on that disc.

[rexil]

slimgrin wrote...

rexil wrote...

slimgrin wrote...

rexil wrote...

Xbox360 and PS3 have support for mouse/keyboard, but the games don't have support for it.

And why is that? 

Sony/MS decision, I don't know why.

Having mouse and keyboard support on consoles, as well as games that utilized them, would provide more options for console gamers without spending $1,200 for a pc.  And Bioware wouldn't have to spend their time programing two separate battle systems for DA2.

I'm probably being naive here, but it's just how I see it.

Heh!

Modifié par rexil, 12 août 2010 - 06:17 .

[Divine Justinia V]

rexil wrote...
Actually that could be a given option to the players. Isn't the console propose give the best experience to the players? I find a mouse/keyboard so much easier to use in games (minus side scrollers).
But that could also create confusion for some users. So let's leave it as it is. 

Yes but that's what PC gaming is for. Console is with controllers. Why change it now when it's been like that for years? Obviously people like it just the way it is.

[JayTheWolf]

From what I've heard, they're going to edit the console version to be more about faster gameplay instead of tactics. The computer version will keep the normal "pause and issue orders" kind of set-up.

And, as always, graphics are much better on the PC version, which also includes modding and custom textures.



I've already pre-ordered for the PC because I like the tactical battles. Kind of brings a sense of real warfare into play instead of just charging your enemy lines. I also like the freedom to edit textures and models as I see fit.

I would say it depends on your personal preference for these kinds of video games as to whether or not you like the fast paced battle, or just a sit back and issue orders.

[Sylvius the Mad]

slimgrin wrote...

Having mouse and keyboard support on consoles, as well as games that utilized them, would provide more options for console gamers without spending $1,200 for a pc. 

Incidentally, $1,200 is pretty steep unless you're building a cutting-edge PC.

I wouldn't spend more than $800 on a gaming PC.  I'm not counting the monitor, but then no one ever counts the TV when claiming that consoles are cheaper, so that seems fair to me.

[Dave of Canada]

Sylvius the Mad wrote...

I wouldn't spend more than $800 on a gaming PC.  I'm not counting the monitor, but then no one ever counts the TV when claiming that consoles are cheaper, so that seems fair to me.

The chances of somebody having a television laying around already is more likely than a monitor, though.

EDIT:  my TV that also works as my monitor.

Modifié par Dave of Canada, 12 août 2010 - 06:23 .

[B3taMaxxx]

Sylvius the Mad wrote...

slimgrin wrote...

Having mouse and keyboard support on consoles, as well as games that utilized them, would provide more options for console gamers without spending $1,200 for a pc. 

Incidentally, $1,200 is pretty steep unless you're building a cutting-edge PC.

I wouldn't spend more than $800 on a gaming PC.  I'm not counting the monitor, but then no one ever counts the TV when claiming that consoles are cheaper, so that seems fair to me.

 Built mine for $600, case included. And no, not including the monitor. I could use an upgraded graphics card, but only to push it to elite capabilities, highly unneccessary to play 99% of games.


 BTW:  When playing games, I use my TV as the monitor

Modifié par B3taMaxxx, 12 août 2010 - 06:24 .

[rexil]

VittoriaLandis wrote...

rexil wrote...
Actually that could be a given option to the players. Isn't the console propose give the best experience to the players? I find a mouse/keyboard so much easier to use in games (minus side scrollers).
But that could also create confusion for some users. So let's leave it as it is. 

Yes but that's what PC gaming is for. Console is with controllers. Why change it now when it's been like that for years? Obviously people like it just the way it is.

I know. I'm a PC gamer=]. I was just discussing the possibility. But thinking again it wasn't going to work, not at this point.