Hey everyone, It’s this time of the year again. New fighting game came out and noobs like me are asking the questions you’ve heard a million times before. Humor me, would you?

I am new to fighting games, if you discount random button mashing for a while and then uninstalling - but for once I’d like to get better at them. Nearing 50 years of age, my reflexes aren’t what they used to be when I was 20, but I still think I could have some fun, especially with the new MK1 just out.

I typically play games on a PS5 Dual Sense controller, but very quickly found out that its d-pad does not really work for me. While it was great for quarter and half-circle inputs, stuff like left-right was nearly impossible for me to pull off without hitting up (or down) on the way.

I tired an XBOX controller (I think it’s the X1), but it was still not quite there. I hate the weight, the size and how clicky it is overall :(

A while back I bough (and almost never used) a cheap-o fightstick - Mayflash F300. Left-Right is still kinda tough, but generally I had the best experience with it. The problem is in how damn loud the thing is. Buttons feel a bit loose (rattling?) and the microswitches on the joystick click so loud my neighbors will come knocking if I play too much ;)

What I am getting at is - is there any recommended controller/stick you could suggest? I am hoping not to break the bank, but if it’s worth it, I’d pay the premium for something that’s responsive, comfortable, beginner friendly and not-too-loud.

I’d appreciate any help, suggestions, etc.

At the moment i am considering maybe playing on mechanical keyboard, but I feel like my fingers would slide off the right buttons in no time…

  • Schlubbins@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It’s definitely worth giving your keyboard a try just to see if you like leverless controllers. I played on one before picking up a proper leverless so I could play on console.

    The nice thing about playing on keyboard is that you have a lot of control over which buttons you use.

    Personally, I like binding my attack buttons to 4-9 on my numpad, then using 0 with my thumb for something like throw and something on the + i can hit with my pinky. Then on the other side I go asd and space for movement and have shift for whatever game dependant thing I need.

    There’s a lot of times I miss having all those buttons.

    Anyway, since you’ve already got the keyboard, you might as well give it a shot.