我们即将破解这一代电子游戏中最棘手的问题。控制器与鼠标(controller vs mouse)和键盘相比更适合游戏吗？随着《使命召唤》和《堡垒之夜》等更多游戏支持跨(Call)平台(Duty and Fortnite)游戏，我们终于进入了混合平台游说时代，因此这个问题从未像现在这样重要。
(PC gaming)毫无疑问，PC 游戏的帧速率(frame rate)、图形和整体体验更好。许多电子竞技比赛，例如新的 300 万美元的Apex 英雄联盟(Apex Legends league)，也仅限 PC。问题是，离开控制台意味着在尝试掌握鼠标和键盘(mouse and keyboard)或使用控制器上的摇杆之间做出艰难的决定，这可能会限制你作为玩家的潜力。
显然，在坐在沙发上放松时，没有什么比控制器更好的了，但是竞技比赛呢？让我们尽可能简单地分解它。为此，我们将通过检查职业玩家在mouse/keyboard and controller上的瞄准和按钮输入的游戏风格来定义差异。
键盘和鼠标更好，但更难掌握(A Keyboard & Mouse Is Better, But Harder To Master)
让我们首先从输入开始——一个控制器通常有大约 20 个不同的输入。同时，一个键盘有 80-100 个输入。但重要的部分是人体工程学。
控制器的人体工程学设计使得同时按下或快速连续按下多个不同按钮变得困难。这意味着您可能能够在大多数游戏中掌握基础知识，但执行更复杂的动作并不容易。
让我们看看在顶级游戏（Fortnite 和 Apex Legends(Fortnite and Apex Legends)）中使用键盘如何让您发挥更高的水平。
堡垒之夜(Fortnite)
在Fortnite中，构建就是一切，因此能够绑定您的键或按钮以帮助更快地构建是必不可少的。当然，您可以成为控制台上的优秀构建者，但在键盘上按下所有这些不同的按钮要容易得多。
让我们看看一些受欢迎的玩家如何在每个平台上设置他们的构建控件以了解他们的键绑定。
Nickmercs – 控制器播放器 (FaZe)(Nickmercs – Controller Player (FaZe))
Nickmercs设置了他的键绑定，以便他可以将所有四个建筑部件与保险杠一起放置。但请注意他的编辑按钮(edit button)。它在三角形上，这意味着他必须将拇指从右摇杆上抬起才能进行编辑。这样做时，他失去了瞄准的能力。
这个小例子是展示在控制器上玩游戏的弱点的众多例子之一。相比之下，您可以在下面看到在键盘上弹奏的方式完全不同。
Ninja – Keyboard/Mouse Player
在我们查看他的按键之前，值得注意的是，Ninja按什么按钮并不重要。他永远不会失去对目标的控制。Ninja的一只手专门用于他的游戏鼠标(gaming mouse)进行瞄准，另一只手专门用于键盘上的所有其他控件。
但是为了做一个很好的比较——忍者的编辑键(edit key)是F。如果他按下它，他仍然可以完全控制自己的动作。他的食指(index finger)可以用来按下F 键(F key)，而其余的手指可以自由移动、蹲下和选择他的体型。
顶点传奇(Apex Legends)
从表面上看，Apex Legends在必要的按钮输入方面要简单得多。然而，高级Apex Legends 游戏玩法(Apex Legends gameplay)都是关于掌握运动的。因此，让我们分析一些简单的事情，例如扫射和反复点击蹲伏按钮，这对于躲避子弹很有用。
Daltosh – 控制器播放器 (SoaR)(Daltoosh – Controller Player (SoaR))
Daltosh(Daltoosh)使用Button Jumper，这意味着蹲下，他必须点击右摇杆。这是用于瞄准的相同拇指杆。在尝试瞄准时单击拇指摇杆并不是一件容易的事。(thumbstick whilst)
Viss – Keyboard/Mouse Player (TSM)
Viss的控件与默认键盘设置非常相似，蹲下切换设置为Ctrl。有了这个设置，Viss可以很容易地用A 和 D 键(A and D keys)左右(left and right)移动，同时反复敲击控制。Viss可以轻松保持运动，最重要的是，他的右臂仍然可以自由瞄准，不会失去任何控制。
按钮输入——键盘胜出(Button Inputs – Keyboard Wins)
毫无疑问，使用鼠标和键盘(mouse and keyboard)进行游戏可以在所有游戏中提供更多控制自己的自由，因此毫无疑问，键盘和鼠标玩家(keyboard and mouse players)具有明显的优势。但是瞄准呢？接下来让我们深入研究一下。
用于瞄准的控制器与鼠标和键盘(Controller Vs Mouse and Keyboard For Aiming)
下一个问题引起了很多争议，但答案很简单。控制器或鼠标更适合瞄准吗？
控制器使用由拇指控制的摇杆，可让您在 360 度的任何方向上推动您的目标。当您的目标向目标移动时，您必须做出较小的细微推动以更接近目标。
试着想象用你的指尖推动一个大头针末端的一个计数器。计数器是这里的拇指杆。
每次使用鼠标移动时，瞄准更类似于将手指向下按在那个柜台上并移动它，而没有销钉在那里。您可以在 2D 平面上自由移动计数器，不受任何限制。在控制器上，您被迫重新调整角度或推动(angle or push)某个方向以移动您的目标。
简单来说，鼠标在控制器操纵杆(controller joystick)上的移动自由度无限大。
Controller Pro 玩家如何仍然玩得这么好？(How Do Controller Pro Players Still Play So Well?)
如果键盘更适合控制按钮输入，鼠标更适合瞄准，为什么这么多职业玩家坚持使用控制器？更重要的是，控制器玩家如何仍然能够与联盟中的佼佼者竞争？
它归结为一种叫做瞄准辅助的东西。控制器上的瞄准辅助(Aim assist)有助于将目标推向对手，从而更容易击中目标。它被添加到几乎所有游戏中以帮助控制器玩家，因为没有它，瞄准或控制将非常令人沮丧。
对于许多控制器玩家来说，坚持使用瞄准辅助比尝试学习如何掌握全新的输入法(input method)更容易。
让我们回到我们的类比。这就像用大头针推动一个计数器，但只要它靠近球门，它就会自行落入球门。瞄准辅助(Aim assist)将有助于进行这些最终调整。只要控制器玩家(controller player)可以让他们的目标足够接近目标，他们的目标就会减慢，从而更容易调整击球。
即便如此，瞄准辅助(assist isn)也不会像用鼠标指向和点击那样好，鼠标没有瞄准辅助(aim assist)。但对于许多玩了一辈子主机的控制器玩家来说，用他们最了解的东西来做比尝试学习一种全新的输入法(input method)更容易。
出于同样的原因，第一次用鼠标玩视频游戏会很困难。建立足够好的肌肉记忆力(muscle memory)需要时间来实际指向并点击你的大脑告诉你的手的地方。
对于许多人来说，获得完美的目标可能需要数千小时的练习。这就是为什么许多职业选手仍在使用控制器的原因——(controller –)花时间玩游戏，目标不好掌握使用鼠标可能会减少他们在高水平比赛中的机会。
然而，许多人已经跃跃欲试并且没有回头——忍者(Ninja)，前光环专业人士，就是一个典型的例子。
概括(Summary)
如果您可以花时间学习，鼠标和键盘(mouse and keyboard)可能会更好。如果您不能致力于学习如何使用鼠标瞄准，那么控制器可能更适合您。
您仍然可以练习游戏的元素，例如团队策略(team strategy)、定位或其他有助于定义特定游戏竞争元的细节。
Controller Vs Mouse and Keyboard For Gaming: Which Is Better?
We’re about to crаck the toughest question to hit this gеneration of video games. Is a controllеr vs mouse and keyboard better for gaming? With more games like Call of Duty and Fortnite supportіng cross-platform play, wе’re finally entеring the erа of mixed рlatform lobbies, so this question has never been morе important.
PC gaming is unquestionably better for frame rate, graphics, and overall experience. Many e-sport competitions, such as the new $3 million Apex Legends league, are also PC-only. The trouble is, leaving the console behind means making a difficult decision between trying to master a mouse and keyboard, or going with the sticks on a controller, which could limit your potential as a player.
Obviously, nothing beats a controller when it comes to sitting back on a couch to relax, but what about competitive play? Let’s break it down as simply as possible. To do this, we will define the differences by examining pro players play-styles for aiming and button inputs on both mouse/keyboard and controller.
A Keyboard & Mouse Is Better, But Harder To Master
Let’s first start with the inputs – a controller typically has around 20 different inputs. Meanwhile, a keyboard has 80-100 inputs. But the important part is ergonomics.
The ergonomics of a controller makes it difficult to press many different buttons together or in quick succession. This means that you may be able to get the basics down in most games, but performing more complex moves isn’t going to be as easy.
Let’s take a look at how using a keyboard in the top games (Fortnite and Apex Legends) is going to allow you to perform at a higher level.
Fortnite
In Fortnite, building is everything, so being able to bind your keys or buttons to help with faster building is essential. Of course, you can be a good builder on a console, but pressing all these different buttons is far easier on a keyboard.
Let’s take a look at how a few popular players set up their build controls on each platform to understand their keybinds.
Nickmercs – Controller Player (FaZe)
Nickmercs has his keybinds set up so that he can place all four building pieces with the bumpers. But pay note to his edit button. It’s on triangle, which means he has to lift his thumb off of the right stick to edit. He loses the ability to aim when doing this.
This small example is one of many that showcases the weaknesses of playing on a controller. In comparison, you can see how playing on a keyboard is completely different below.
Ninja – Keyboard/Mouse Player
Before we look at his keybinds, it’s worth noting that it doesn’t matter what button Ninja presses. He’ll never have to lose control of his aim. Ninja has one hand dedicated to his gaming mouse for aiming, and one hand dedicated to all other controls on the keyboard.
But to make a good comparison – Ninja’s edit key is F. If he presses that, he can still have full control of his movement. His index finger can be used to press the F key, whilst the remaining fingers are free for movement, crouching and choosing his builds.
Apex Legends
On the surface, Apex Legends is far simpler in terms of necessary button inputs. However, high level Apex Legends gameplay is all about mastering movement. So let’s analyze something as simple as strafing and repeatedly tapping the crouch button, which can be useful to dodge bullets.
Daltoosh – Controller Player (SoaR)
Daltoosh uses Button Jumper, which means to crouch, he must click in the right thumbstick. This is the same thumbstick for aiming. Clicking the thumbstick whilst trying to aim with it isn’t an easy task.
Viss – Keyboard/Mouse Player (TSM)
Viss has controls very similar to default keyboard settings, with crouch toggle being set to Ctrl. With this set up, Viss can very easily move left and right with the A and D keys whilst repeatedly tapping control. Viss can maintain movement easily, and most importantly, his right arm is still free to aim without any loss of control.
Button Inputs – Keyboard Wins
Without any doubt, playing on mouse and keyboard opens up so much more freedom to control yourself in all games, so it’s no doubt that keyboard and mouse players have a distinct advantage. But what about aiming? Let’s delve into that next.
Controller Vs Mouse and Keyboard For Aiming
This next question is something that causes a lot of controversy, but the answer is quite simple. Is a controller or a mouse better for aiming?
A controller uses a thumbstick controlled by a thumb, which allows you to push your aim in any direction across 360 degrees. As your aim moves towards a target, you have to make smaller subtle pushes to get closer to the target.
Try to imagine pushing a counter on the end of a pin, with the tip of your finger into a goal. The counter is the thumbstick here.
Every time you move when using a mouse, aiming is more akin to pushing your finger down on that counter and moving it, without the pin there. You can freely move the counter anywhere on a 2D plane without any restrictions. On a controller, you are forced to readjust your angle or push in a direction to move your aim.
In simple terms, a mouse has infinitely more freedom of movement over a controller joystick.
How Do Controller Pro Players Still Play So Well?
If a keyboard is better for controlling your button inputs and a mouse is better for aiming, why do so many pro players stick to controller? And more importantly, how do controller players still manage to compete amongst the best in their leagues?
It comes down to something called aim assist. Aim assist on controller helps to push your aim towards opponents, making it easier to hit targets. It’s added to nearly every game to help controller players, because without it, it would be incredibly frustrating to aim or control.
For many controller players, sticking with aim assist is easier for them than trying to learn how to master a completely new input method.
Let’s bring our analogy back. It’ll be like pushing a counter with a pin, but as long as it gets close to the goal, it’ll fall into the goal by itself. Aim assist will help to make those final adjustments. So long as a controller player can get their aim close enough to a target, their aim will slow down, making it easier to make adjustments to hit shots.
Even still, aim assist isn’t going to be as good as pointing and clicking with a mouse, which gets no aim assist. But for many controller players, who have played console their whole life, it’s easier to make do with what they know best than trying to learn an entirely new input method.
Playing video games with a mouse for the first time will be difficult for these same reasons. It takes time to build a good enough muscle memory to actually point and click in the places your brain is telling your hand to.
And for many, getting perfect aim may take thousands of hours of practice. That’s why many pros are still using controller – taking time to play with bad aim to master using a mouse could cut into their chance to compete at a high level.
However, many have made the jump and haven’t looked back – Ninja, an ex-halo professional, is a prime example of that.
Summary
A mouse and keyboard can be far superior if you can take the time to learn. If you can’t commit to learning how to aim with a mouse, then a controller may be a better fit for you.
You can still practice elements of a game such as team strategy, positioning, or other nitbits that help to define a specific game’s competitive meta.
