Console question...

brodyhooperquint · August 3rd, 2005

Hi,
When you use a keyboard and mouse with an XBox or PS2 does it give you the same gameplay feel like you would get playing a game on the PC?... I'm thinking of getting a console but I could'nt bear using a controller to play first person shooters (which I normally play).

Does anyone use a keyboard and mouse with their consoles? If so could you tell me your experiences with them - precision etc?

All input would be great before I take the plunge and buy a console.

Also, I know this is a stupid question but what the heck! ---> Which is best? XBOX or PS2?

Thanks, Colin

**SPeedY_B** · August 3rd, 2005

I'd say you get the same experience, and I virtually only ever play FPS'.

brodyhooperquint · August 3rd, 2005

Thanks SPeedY_B

**lancer** · August 3rd, 2005

Brody, Where Do You Even Get A Keyboard And Mouse For The Xbox?

brodyhooperquint · August 3rd, 2005

Originally Posted by lancer

Brody, Where Do You Even Get A Keyboard And Mouse For The Xbox?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ory=20385&rd=1

or...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ory=20385&rd=1

**vern** · August 4th, 2005

I'm not sure if you can say it is the same experience since you play farther away and you aren't sitting in front of a desk, unless you have it set up that way.

**Xie** · August 4th, 2005

Originally Posted by vern

I'm not sure if you can say it is the same experience since you play farther away and you aren't sitting in front of a desk, unless you have it set up that way.

That's what I was thinking also. I've used a keyboard with a console before (Dreamcast) and it was a bit odd figuring out a way to do so as unlike my PC(s) I don't have my consoles on a desk.

brodyhooperquint · August 4th, 2005

Thanks for the comments guys - appreciated

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brodyhooperquint Jaws Joined: January 2004 Location: Glasgow-Scotland-U.K. Posts: 115 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	Console question... Hi, When you use a keyboard and mouse with an XBox or PS2 does it give you the same gameplay feel like you would get playing a game on the PC?... I'm thinking of getting a console but I could'nt bear using a controller to play first person shooters (which I normally play). Does anyone use a keyboard and mouse with their consoles? If so could you tell me your experiences with them - precision etc? All input would be great before I take the plunge and buy a console. Also, I know this is a stupid question but what the heck! ---> Which is best? XBOX or PS2? Thanks, Colin

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brodyhooperquint Jaws Joined: January 2004 Location: Glasgow-Scotland-U.K. Posts: 115 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	Re: Console question... Originally Posted by lancer Brody, Where Do You Even Get A Keyboard And Mouse For The Xbox? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ory=20385&rd=1 or... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ory=20385&rd=1

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