I'm curious about what control scheme PC users are using with this game. I have a 360 gamepad connected to my PC and FNV recognized it automatically the first time I booted the game. I tried it a bit, but found it too unconfortable for me, so I switched to kb+mouse. What about you, GiantBomb? Are you playing this as a console game on PC, or as a kb+mouse PC game?  

I thinking I'm waiting on this game until some of the issues get ironed out, but if I get it on PC I'll do both. 

 
I prefer a dual Wacom tablets with 4D mice setup.

It's a first person shooter, so keyboard and mouse gives you the most manoeuvrability. It's also nice for selecting parts in VATS to e able to use a mouse. Xbox360 controller is perfectly fine as an option though.

Keyboard and mouse.  It's super easy to get headshots because enemies usually just run toward you.  I've only used VATS for the slow-mo shooting.  

Keyboard and mouse is far superior in most pc games, unless it's racing. The mouse adds a nice level of precision and the keyboard allows for many different combinations of keys. MMORPG's are a prime example of this. My configuration for shooters is pretty decent, I never have to move my fingers hardly more than one key over, because my mouse has two thumb buttons, so most weapon stuff stays on my right hand.

I would prefer the 360 controller hooked up because I hate the clunkiness of keyboards and mouse. Plus, you can sit sit on a chair or couch and play it with a controller.

" I would prefer the 360 controller hooked up because I hate the clunkiness of keyboards and mouse. Plus, you can sit sit on a chair or couch and play it with a controller. "

" @xyzygy said:

" I would prefer the 360 controller hooked up because I hate the clunkiness of keyboards and mouse. Plus, you can sit sit on a chair or couch and play it with a controller. "

Hm, that's probably because you are not used to it.   I'm playing it with mouse+keyboard, but could also imagine playing it with a gamepad. On 2nd thought it's a lot easier with m&k and to me it feels more natural than playing with a gamepad. "

Gamepad. They are more comfortable to hold and VATS make it so you don't need the extra accuracy you get from a mouse. I also like that you don't have to push a button to change between walking and running.

Keyboard mouse is the bestest.

" I'm curious about what control scheme PC users are using with this game. I have a 360 gamepad connected to my PC and FNV recognized it automatically the first time I booted the game. I tried it a bit, but found it too unconfortable for me, so I switched to kb+mouse. What about you, GiantBomb? Are you playing this as a console game on PC, or as a kb+mouse PC game?   "

I prefer a gamepad where possible. 

KB&M. I have to turn the sensitivity down on my mouse a little but thats no biggie. 

I started out with the gamepad but kept getting ganked cause I couldnt pinpoint who I was shooting so switched to keyboard and mouse and its been awesome.

" controller for a PC FPS game ?LOLOLLOLOOLOLOLOLOLOLOOOOLLL "

For those who has been pc gamers most of their life, they usually use keyboard and mouse. I only use a gamepad for racing games and street fighter 4, however everything else like gta games, I use a keyboard and mouse. That's how you can tell life long pc gamers from more recent pc players that were console gamers.

" Hal, Allah.!!!!! LOLOLLOLOOLOLOLOLOLOLOOOOLLL "

I would love to use a gamepad, but I talk to people on the vents while I play.

" @Creigz said:

" @Fragstoff said:

" controller for a PC FPS game ?LOLOLLOLOOLOLOLOLOLOLOOOOLLL "

This laughter here is correct. The issue with the gamepad is the lack of ability to whip around super fast. Hence why a mouse is better in that regard. "

also, aiming? "

KB+M
it's not the right type of game for a gamepad imo
I prefer to leave gamepads for games like Force Unleashed 2 and such that are action games designed for console anyway

Keyboard and mouse here too. I don't mind playing first-person games with a gamepad, but I grew up on the keyboard/mouse combo, so... Yeah.

Always keyboard and mouse.

"  I prefer a dual Wacom tablets with 4D mice setup. "

" I would love to use a gamepad, but I talk to people on the vents while I play. "

Usually I would say mouse and keyboard all the way,however the precision granted by this is negated at least at low levels, by your poor guns skill. I find that in close quarters gun battles finding the v key to enter vats can be awkward and result in me getting shot more often than I like. I'm playing on hardcore so crippling is an issue(yeah,yeah I should get better at games etc etc). Navigating the menus is bad on both versions ( a Bethesda trademark) but I think its worse under mouse and keyboard.

Why is this up for comparison? K/B obviously.

Using peasant farmequipment when I have my Excalibur and Knight Shield at my disposal? Preposterous!

" Always keyboard and mouse. "

Keyboard/Mouse is the reason why I played it on PC.

I started off with KB n M, but i switched to 360 controller, i'm having more fun this way.

I could go either way. Since I mainly use VATS, I don't need the precision of the mouse. Also, I like to sit a ways back from my screen sometimes in lieu of being six inches away at all times, and for that I use a gamepad. I won't deny the effectiveness of a keyboard/mouse, though. 

While I'm always pro keyboard and mouse, I can excuse this game simply because of the VATS targeting, and it's so damn addicting that playing for long stretches upright in a computer chair kills my back and makes my ass numb. leaning back in a more comfortable recliner and not having that horrible mouse/wrist pain is nice. Or maybe I just need to buy a new computer chair.

keyboard and mouse.

" Why is this up for comparison? K/B obviously. "

M&K ... I could see people playing it with a controller but for me M&K feels more natural.

" @Tru3_Blu3 said:

" Why is this up for comparison? K/B obviously. "

Because console gamers like to pretend that a gamepad is just as good for shooters, and when PC gamers point this out this call us "elitists". Ugh. Can you imagine someone calling you an elitist for saying a BMW M3 is a better car than a Honda Civic? "

When I am on a PC I use a mouse and keyboard, when on a console I use a controller.  I like them both and can use them both effectively, but I leave them on their respective platforms. 

" @Tru3_Blu3 said:

" Why is this up for comparison? K/B obviously. "

Because console gamers like to pretend that a gamepad is just as good for shooters, and when PC gamers point this out this call us "elitists". Ugh. Can you imagine someone calling you an elitist for saying a BMW M3 is a better car than a Honda Civic? "

" @JoeyRavn: @Meowshi: I was simply addressing what the other user asked. Besides, I'm not the one bringing up a "them vs. us" argument. I just find it incredibly annoying when console players try to make the control pad sound like the superior control option for everything when it isn't even close.  Admittedly I could also care less about what others think: cross play between Games for Windows Live and Xbox Live was scrapped for a reason and I don't see the option of using a mouse and keyboard for playing PC games going anywhere in the next 100 years XD "

not that i actually own new vegas, but i imagine i'd play it using keyboard and mouse, as i did with fallout 3. the only time i ever use a controller through my pc is when the mouse and keyboard just cannot keep up. otherwise, it's keyboard and mouse all day, everyday.

Keyboard and mouse. Why anyone would choose a controller I will never know.

" Gamepad. They are more comfortable to hold and VATS make it so you don't need the extra accuracy you get from a mouse. I also like that you don't have to push a button to change between walking and running. "