HELP A CONTROLLER NOOB HE NEEDS A JOB (100% NOT CLICKBAIT)

[JJ Styles]

That would be me lul.

Anyway i sorta made this topic as a sort of help/give me your tips console fiends thread mainly for the following reason:

Call Of Duty WW2's multiplayer beta as announced weeks ago will be launching on PS4 on August 24 which is not very far apart at the current writing of this topic and i want to make a first impressions review of it soon. That means that i might be spending the next few days at a friend's house leeching off his PS4 (and his quality time). My older sister is rather peculiar with her PS4 so i cant use that.

Anyway ive never played any competitive "twitch" shooter with controllers before. Fps games on pc has always been a part of my livelihood since i learned how to handle a mouse and keyboard. However, playing such on console and WITH CONTROLLERS will be an alien experience for me so i'd like to ask the experienced console shooter players some tips on how to handle fps games on a controller, like COD. I would like to at least handle shootin with a controller and not resort to any peripherals such as cronus max (device that lets you work your mouse and keys to your console but that s""" takes forever to setup) to give myself a serious advantage against the player-base

Also as a short rant, COD as of today and probably for a while will always be a better experience on console (especially ps4 because activision and sony are heterosexual life partners) simply for the larger playerbase. Call of Duty in general is basically a ghost town in PC unless someone can tell me of a hidden valley of actual pc cod players who genuienly enjoy the game(s) in pc.

PS:
Looking for some tips from the experienced COD console players such as sensitivity settings, button layouts, extra peripherals such as scuff controller recommendations, etc all that fizz.

 

[SirBoglor]

I don't play COD anymore, as I have found the franchise to be a hot pile of garbage over the years. But I still play plenty of FPS games, and can give a few tips that apply across all FPS titles.

1. Practice - Outside of little tips that improve your controller experience, practice is the single best way to improve yourself. As your play time racks up, you'll notice gradual and steady improvement. Just some obvious advice to keep in mind.

2. Clawing - For the lot of us who don't feel like blowing our money on an expensive third-party controller, there is a technique known as clawing. In a high-paced FPS where milliseconds matter, having to move your right thumb away from the joystick to press a button simply sucks. Enter the claw grip.

What you do is make your middle finger the one pressing your right trigger instead of your index finger. Then, "claw" with your index finger and press buttons exclusively with it. With this technique, your right thumb never has to leave the stick and you can aim constantly as you play. I've clawed for years, and have found a good amount of success with it. You should give it a try too!

3. Sensitivity - Now here is a topic that I love discussing. The fundamental thing to understand when finding the right sensitivity is this: higher does not equal better. This statement is met with controversy, as you will hear many Console plebs tell you that as close to max sensitivity is what you want to use. This is a common misconception. Sensitivity is all about personal comfort. If you feel most comfortable at medium-low sensitivity, then don't let anyone convince you to go higher. As for how to find the right sensitivity, your best bet is to pick one and use it for a few days. If your aim feels most comfortable and accurate, then you've found your match. Don't be afraid to try a variety of sensitivities, too. It may take time, but you'll be very happy with the result.

4. Controller Choice - If you would still like to purchase a more expensive controller, there are two things to consider. The first and most important thing is ergonomics. Like having a palm rest for your keyboard, or a naturally curved mouse, ergonomics is the comfort factor that determines your quality of life while playing. Getting a controller with solid ergonomics will make your sessions much less fatiguing, and way more enjoyable. If you really don't like Sony's standard controller, then buying a different one for this reason is a good idea. The second reason is functionality. Scuf controllers are notorious for offering way more functionality than your basic controller. The main way of doing this is by adding extra buttons to the back of the controller for customization. You can assign these buttons to reload, jump, and whatever else you want. This also allows you to avoid those pesky right-side buttons. This solves the same issue that clawing does, but in a different way. However, I don't recommend buying for this reason unless you find clawing to be uncomfortable and annoying.

5. Controller Layout - Just a few things to note here. First, don't use inverted controls for your sticks. Inverted is designed towards your old-school FPS players who used it back in games like Goldeneye. If you are not one of those people, then you gain nothing from using inverted. As for buttons, there isn't too much that needs to be messed around with really. For COD, you can swap crouch with melee for easier dropshots if you would like. Dropping to the ground with your right stick makes it quite easier to do. Although this will make melees harder, so it is a matter of personal preference.

6. Peripherals List - These are just things that can make your experience better. None are necessary, but some can make a big difference.

• Control Freeks - These little contraptions attach to your thumbsticks for the purpose of making them longer/grippier. This can make your aim feel more precise, and it gives your thumbs more control. I've never used them, but many others do. Give them a looksie if you can.
• Wired Connections - One of the best ways of improving responsiveness is by using wired devices to reduce input lag. Your controller should definitely run a wire if possible, and using Ethernet rather than Wi-Fi can make a connection much more stable. Do this if you can.
• Monitor- If you can use a good PC gaming monitor for your console, then please use it. This will make your game feel way more responsive, and reduces input lag even further. If you're committed, then dishing out $100 for a cheap one will go a long way.
• Gaming Headset - Having quality surround sound to be able to hear your surroundings properly can also give you a good edge in an FPS. Hearing where those gunshots or footsteps are coming from can determine if you die, or the enemy. You also get to use voice chat to communicate with others (which can be a blessing or a curse depending on the situation.) Luckily, decent ones are cheap and can go for as low as $30 on Amazon.

And that is all! Sorry for the in-depth short story. I hope that you found this helpful!

 

[Hands]

use tactical layout on CoD, it puts crouch/prone on the right stick instead of circle which makes a massive difference. Better games like BF have it set out like this as standard