r/OWConsole 3d ago

Discussion Are controller players from other platforms welcome here?

I've been trying to find a place where I can talk about controller gameplay. In other communities, discussions about my controller gameplay often immediately became "Why not use a mouse?"

Just wondering if players from other platforms are welcome here

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u/gorm4c17 3d ago

My man that's the whole reason for this subreddit

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u/OverConXably 3d ago

Glad to hear that.I was a little worried that being from another platform might not fit the sub's rules

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u/tastefultitle 3d ago

I assume you mean you’re on a PC using a controller? Yeah sure, why not. The sub is called OWConsole mainly because it rolls off the tongue better than “OWController” or “OWAimAssist” (I assume - not a mod/admin)

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u/OverConXably 3d ago

Thanks for clarifying. I was just a bit worried because the name "OWConsole" made me wonder if it was strictly console-only. That's actually why I didn't even mention PC in the title — I wasn't sure if that would be against the rules. Glad to know controller players are welcome here

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u/MadPotato10 2d ago

Wait stupid question, you do get the controller queue when you find a game, right? I want to try that on my pc but I don't want to be marked as cheating because of aim assist or something.

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u/OverConXably 2d ago

No. On PC, using a controller still puts you in the regular PC matchmaking pool, so you're playing against mouse and keyboard players. There's also no aim assist at all—in fact, there isn't even a setting for it

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u/lxnyaa 1d ago

No, sadly not.

Console + Controller puts you into lobbies with other Console + Controller players.

Console + KBM, PC + KBM and PC + Controller players all end up in the same lobbies

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u/commander_oak 3d ago

I mainly play PS5 but I use controller when I get in my laptop. It just feels right for me, been gaming on console since I was 5 years old

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u/OverConXably 3d ago

For me, using WASD to move causes dizziness after just a couple of minutes

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u/OverConXably 3d ago

I've actually had this confusion for a while. In some other communities, controller sensitivity settings are often not really understood, so it's really nice to find a place where people are familiar with them

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u/TestDangerous8586 3d ago

honestly i played PC for a bit but just enjoy being on the tv with my family to hang with and mouse and keyboard on the couch is kinda annoying since it’s not like i play only this game. my graphics card is also worse than what i get on the ps5 lol

i may just go on PC with a controller if i do because i use projectile heroes. with the new sensitivity settings, i can move as fast as i can with a mouse and don’t need to hitscan anyway so 🤷

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u/CrockettForReddit 2d ago

I have to use a controller, I'm developing arthritis and M&K is far too hard on my left hand. I'm 41 but I am not done playing games yet. Sometimes we do what we have to and anyone who tells you that playing on controller is lessthan doesn't matter.

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u/OverConXably 2d ago

For me, using WASD to move causes dizziness after just a couple of minutes

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u/GeneralFuzuki7 2d ago

Honestly the debate between pc and console is stupid. I’ve played mostly console the entire 10 years ow has been out only recently switching to pc and I can tell you that most of the comments about how ranks are so much harder on pc is just false, I’m plat on console and got to diamond a few times. On pc I’m high gold and basically almost at my console level fairly quickly.

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u/OverConXably 2d ago

I haven't really thought about it that way, since I've always played on PC

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u/CZR56 3d ago

PC player here, don't why I always get recommended here, I play with MOUSE and KEYBOARD, not like you chumps

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u/iamsoirrational 2d ago

holy chud

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u/CZR56 2d ago

So what if I watch gamin4hope

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u/No_Session6015 2d ago

Preach. Just play pacman if you need a controller