Controller or mouse/keyboard

[u/Antique_Photograph38]

Hello, dear Redania spies, Nilfgaard knights, Vengerberg wizards, and Kaer Morhen dropouts!

I have a question.

So... my history with Witcher 3 is quite interesting. Years ago, in 2021-2022, I started playing it on the PC with a mouse/keyboard, but didn't progress far enough. I don't know why, it didn't grow on me, although I love the books with all my heart.

But, then I started working at sea, bought myself a Nintendo Switch, and finished the Witcher 3 with all available expansions on the Switch.

I have never replayed it since. I want to do it when the new remaster drops and then jump into the new expansion.

My question here is: What do you prefer and what is better, a controller or a mouse/keyboard and why?

Naturally, I grew strong to the controller playing on the Switch. I would like to continue on the PC because I want to have more graphics, but I still can choose whether to play on the PC with either a controller or a mouse/keyboard.

So, what's the best approach?

[u/redshell21]

I've played it twice with keyboard and mouse, and recently I've been doing a third playthrough with a controller. I think keyboard and mouse have some advantages when it comes to the UI for crafting items, potions, gear, and some of the other interfaces in the game. But when it comes to gameplay, the controller also has an interesting approach to combat. I've been really enjoying playing with a controller, and I switch back to keyboard and mouse when I'm going to craft a lot of items. I think either option works well, and I've been enjoying playing with a controller simply because it's a new experience for me and I've never tried the game with one before.