Bad Company 2 (PC) Supports Xbox 360 Controller?

[SamuelS1289]

All I want is an answer, not a flame war.. does it support xbox 360 controller?

[The Comfy Chair]

I hope so personally, makes it nice when i'm on a big tv, but i'm not holding out any hope.

[alonsh2006]

most likely yes
it is after all a 360 game aswell.

[The Comfy Chair]

well, yes, but that's not the point, some people like using controllers :) they'll never be as good as an average mouse user in a fps, but it's all personal preference.

Btw mw2 was on 360, but lacked controller support, so i wouldn't hedge your bets. I suppose we may see on Thursday. You could always send a nice e-mail to DICE, or suggest it on the official beta forums if the support isn't there.

[Metamorphosis]

I always thought controllers came with software so if a game didn't support it.. it could still be used.

[alonsh2006]

well, yes, but that's not the point, some people like using controllers :) they'll never be as good as an average mouse user in a fps, but it's all personal preference.

Btw mw2 was on 360, but lacked controller support, so i wouldn't hedge your bets. I suppose we may see on Thursday. You could always send a nice e-mail to DICE, or suggest it on the official beta forums if the support isn't there.

MW2 was a cheap port.
BFBC2 is not.

[Shape]

MW2 was a cheap port.
BFBC2 is not.

True, DICE has a team working on the PC version exclusively.

[The Comfy Chair]

Here's hoping anyway, I probably won't use it often, but it'll be nice when i do some single player and i want to sit back from the screen :)

[usapatriot]

Using a controller with the PC version of BC2 is like trying to race a Mustang with an 18 wheeler. You will get ♥♥♥♥♥. Anally.

[Envisionimage]

I use the 360 when friends who - how this is possible I don't know?! - come over and "say I can't figure it out with a mouse and keyboard.... It's too hard"

So I baby down to them and hook up the 360 control to let them get a feel... This tactic has turned at least one of my friends who swore they would never start buying games on PC to finally see the light...

Plus it is nice to sit on the couch and play every once and again...

[A. James]

I hope it does like gtaIV did. I use mouse/keyboard for shooting/fighting, but driving all I did was pick up my 360 controller and drive away. I didn't have to change any settings to be able to go back and forth between mouse and controller. This game has vehicles, so it would be great if it did support the controller!

[NanostrikeX]

Believe it or not, the controller can help with vehicles quite a bit. Especially choppers. Trying to fly a chopper well with the mouse/keyboard is...difficult. The twin sticks of most controllers are almost perfect for helicopters.

They make planes easier too, but...don't be a jet-loser...

[mcnabb100]

I hope it does so I can convert my 360 friends to PC. I play 360 some, but I mainly play PC. I used to be console only back in the cod2 days. But I love the community behind PC games, and the teamwork used. I think console will always be better for casual gaming, but for competitive play pc is better.

[Cochon]

All I want is an answer, not a flame war.. does it support xbox 360 controller?

I would just like to clarify that you can't use a xbox 360 controller made for the 360 on the PC (not now or ever for any game). In case you got that mixed up, you would need a 360 controller made for the PC (but then I don't know if it's supported...).

[Zackman40]

All I want is an answer, not a flame war.. does it support xbox 360 controller?

I believe a long time ago GvD tweeted that if you want to use a controller go to the consoles and not the pc

[CarbonPanda]

There is no support for 360 controllers besides maybe using them for flight.

As DICE said:
"If you play the PC version, you play the PC version like it was meant to be played. With a mouse and keyboard."

[REVHEAD]

Why would anyone want to use a xbox controller on a pc game lol, that is just plain stupid, why not just play a dumbed down version on the xbox exclusively, if controllers are you major form of enjoyment.

[alonsh2006]

There is no support for 360 controllers besides maybe using them for flight.

As DICE said:
"If you play the PC version, you play the PC version like it was meant to be played. With a mouse and keyboard."

thats something IW will say. not DICE...

[Steiner]

Believe it or not, the controller can help with vehicles quite a bit. Especially choppers. Trying to fly a chopper well with the mouse/keyboard is...difficult. The twin sticks of most controllers are almost perfect for helicopters.

They make planes easier too, but...don't be a jet-loser...

Exactly. I always used my Sidewinder ForceFeedback Pro for the planes ( & later helicopters in the modern combat mod ) when Battlefield 1942 was released. It was a lot more comfortable with the stick than with the m/k combination where you´d need 3 hands to get the same result.

I hope there will be controller support for the vehicles.

[noobdeagle]

as long as my 360 controller works for aircraft that's all i care about however i might pick up a a proper flight stick like a sidewinder for it if i can get one cheap

[highrise]

Can I use driving force gt racing wheel for vehicles? I don't even like racing games... I don't' know why I bought the damn thing... hope I can get some use out of it with BFBC2.

[Adante]

Does this game actually support joysticks for Flight controls and steering wheels for cars? I kinda lost my hope in game developers after playing Operation flashpoint - Dragon Rising. Some support for the 360 controller would be sweet to use it for flying and stuff. Otherwise some things should be able to work using Third Party software.

[The Comfy Chair]

I would just like to clarify that you can't use a xbox 360 controller made for the 360 on the PC (not now or ever for any game). In case you got that mixed up, you would need a 360 controller made for the PC (but then I don't know if it's supported...).

The wired 360 controller is usb and works on both pc and 360. I know, i use one that was spare with a friends xbox. Also the wireless ones can be used if you buy a wireless reciever for the pc.

You also only need the driver cd if you're running anything before windows xp sp3, and if you are, then you don't deserve it :)

[Hunter-Killer]

I would just like to clarify that you can't use a xbox 360 controller made for the 360 on the PC (not now or ever for any game). In case you got that mixed up, you would need a 360 controller made for the PC (but then I don't know if it's supported...).

I would just like to clarify that you are WRONG. The controller is the same, the only difference is that the "for Windows" versions come with a driver CD.

[Adante]

And you need a reciever you can't buy alone! But if you buy a Controller + Reciever and hook it up to your PC, you can use other Controllers with the same reciever.

[Beer and Zelda]

I would just like to clarify that you are WRONG. The controller is the same, the only difference is that the "for Windows" versions come with a driver CD.

This. I also hope the PC version supports the 360 controller, so that I can totally destroy noobs who are using the 360 controller to play a PC FPS and then laugh at them. It's almost as good as destroying actual Xbox kids.

[neems]

Cochon it's the same controller either way, the xbox 360 controller uses usb. You can literally unplug it from your 360 and plug it into your pc. Depending on your operating system you might need to download a driver for it.

I would imagine it'll work, BF2 I used to use a controller for helos / jets, and the 360 controller is pretty much the de-facto standard for pc gaming these days.

NINJA EDIT: Beaten. Repeatedly. Well now we know :-)

[NGAstunna]

Have you not seen the leaked photos of PC beta? Right there it shows that joystics are supported so your x360 will most likely work for flying etc. For the FPS side, why would you want to use one is beyond me!!

http://i48.tinypic.com/11s1og7.gif

[The Comfy Chair]

Have you not seen the leaked photos of PC beta? Right there it shows that joystics are supported so your x360 will most likely work for flying etc. For the FPS side, why would you want to use one is beyond me!!

http://i48.tinypic.com/11s1og7.gif

it's good for flying :) that's why i want it :)

[theyarecoming4u]

Have you not seen the leaked photos of PC beta? Right there it shows that joystics are supported so your x360 will most likely work for flying etc. For the FPS side, why would you want to use one is beyond me!!

http://i48.tinypic.com/11s1og7.gif
Using a .gif file for a non-animated image? Whoever saved that image clearly failed at the internet.

[Wraithe]

Using a .gif file for a non-animated image? Whoever saved that image clearly failed at the internet.

Your statement coinciding with your name both fail. Now how about you google gif

[usapatriot]

Using a .gif file for a non-animated image? Whoever saved that image clearly failed at the internet.

Not really, it actually makes the file size pretty small without losing too much quality.

You fail.

[3ZiProfessor]

Seriously i find it sad how many people say, "Omg are you serious, your using an xbox controller on pc". Not saying that a k/m is worse, but people slate it without even trying it or even knowing someone who has, i've been gaming for 6 years on PC and even longer on xbox and i use an xbox controller on a lot of PC games, and still own most of the time.

If it's not how you like it don't just go around calling it like a little school boy.

To add, as long as you have an adpater for the pc any controller for the xbox you have ever bought will work on the pc. And i really hope they support controllers on the PC version, and if they do i will gladly show how awesome using a controller, to snipe, run and gun and generally pwn is.

Feel free to add me, Halaran, if you don't believe that xbox controller can be better than k/m.

[RobertBongers]

Seriously i find it sad how many people say, "Omg are you serious, your using an xbox controller on pc". Not saying that a k/m is worse, but people slate it without even trying it or even knowing someone who has, i've been gaming for 6 years on PC and even longer on xbox and i use an xbox controller on a lot of PC games, and still own most of the time.

If it's not how you like it don't just go around calling it like a little school boy.

To add, as long as you have an adpater for the pc any controller for the xbox you have ever bought will work on the pc. And i really hope they support controllers on the PC version, and if they do i will gladly show how awesome using a controller, to snipe, run and gun and generally pwn is.

Feel free to add me, Halaran, if you don't believe that xbox controller can be better than k/m.

What I really want to know is: Can you aim as fast as k/m?
Because when I tried a controller, I had to "scroll" to the place I wanted to aim (the head), while running. For me it was an impossible job.

With k/m I just point exactly where I want it, while running.

Ofcourse this has to do with the fact that I use k/m for almost 18 years, while using controller for about 3 times :).

But could you tell me how you can aim that quick, while running? Can you pinpoint your crosshair within say.. 0.5 sec? (or even faster, never timed it)

Thanks

[3ZiProfessor]

With the sensitivity you can have it set to, easily, your not going to be able to spam spin round shooting bullets like in MW2, but being how realistic BF:BC2 is it's can be just as quick and i'm my opinion more precise.

+ i prefer pulling a trigger than click a mouse :)

Just to add i snipe most of the time, and most the time i'd go for a headshot so being precise while keeping a smooth motion is more my thing, and tbh, i just don't get that with a mouse and keyboard.

Furthermore i would rather get the game on xbox but my steam clan friends are all getting it for PC, and it's more fun with a clan. and before someone comes at me with "then why don't you just get it on xbox?" because trust me i would

[Raging Hamster]

Use Xpadder with the Xbox360 controller for flying.

[sonic3305]

Use Xpadder with the Xbox360 controller for flying.
Is this relatively easy to set up? I've never bothered to set up Xpadder before. Flying the Apache with m/kb is a ♥♥♥♥♥ for me for some reason, I was fine with m/kb in bf2.

[adambc2]

If you will not use a joystick if they support them in the retail version fly with the keyboard only. You can use WASD and arrow keys to fly easily compared to the mouse IMO and also the fire button on the keyboard is space for default.

[vampgerbil]

I would just like to clarify that you can't use a xbox 360 controller made for the 360 on the PC (not now or ever for any game). In case you got that mixed up, you would need a 360 controller made for the PC (but then I don't know if it's supported...).

WTF :eek: then explain how ive been using my xbox 360 elite Wireless controller on my pc for the past 2 years!

http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/3299826/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Crossfire-PC-Peripheral/Product.html

[sonic3305]

If you will not use a joystick if they support them in the retail version fly with the keyboard only. You can use WASD and arrow keys to fly easily compared to the mouse IMO and also the fire button on the keyboard is space for default.
Huh, I'll have to try that out.

[Overt.Enemy]

most likely yes
it is after all a 360 game aswell.

That most likely has nothing to do with it. ANY decent game these days should support what has become the standard PC controller lately.

[msa]

it does NOT work!

the right joystick of the 360-gamepad is not recognized by the game, so you cant assign all the controls.

[BlackKat]

Believe it or not, the controller can help with vehicles quite a bit. Especially choppers. Trying to fly a chopper well with the mouse/keyboard is...difficult. The twin sticks of most controllers are almost perfect for helicopters.

They make planes easier too, but...don't be a jet-loser...

You don't fly with a mouse and keyboard or a controller. For that you use a flight stick conveniently placed beside your mouse and keyboard.

[BoBo2]

Hopefully not, I want my pc games built for the pc, not dumbed down for control pads.

[Netherscourge]

The BETA didn't support the Xbox 360 USB Controller. I tried to configure it manually too, and it wouldn't recognize the Analog sticks or the trigger buttons.

I hope the final version does though - flying Choppers with a Keyboard sucks.

Most BF games allow you to choose which controller you want to use for different situations and vehicles.

I don't see why Bad Company would be any different.


DICE should extend full support for the Xbox 360 USB controller - it's stupid not to.

[xX_Blackhell_Xx]

Using a controller with the PC version of BC2 is like trying to race a Mustang with an 18 wheeler. You will get ♥♥♥♥♥. Anally.

Much easier to pilot vehicles with a controller imo, you just hold the stick down instead of sliding the mouse around to move the turret / steer the helicopter

The BETA didn't support the Xbox 360 USB Controller. I tried to configure it manually too, and it wouldn't recognize the Analog sticks or the trigger buttons.

My original xbox controller worked just fine o.0

[LauZaIM]

Seems to me it would be easier to just use a k/m the whole time instead of constantly switching between controller and k/m when you get in and out of vehicles...That's like something I'd just try out for the hell of it for like 5 minutes then never do it again.

[JSK]

Anyone have a status update on this? I'd like to know if I can use the 360 USB for flying because I am fail at M/K flying.

[The Comfy Chair]

I haven't been able to get it to work, the best option is to just find an empty server to practice flying on. I did that for an hour when the beta was on and now can fly pretty well :)

[Matthiass]

It works fine with xpadder.

[theSkillfull1]

It works fine with xpadder.

It doesn't feel right with Xpadder, plus clicking the right analog stick = esc.

Anyone know how to make this work.?

[Kingal]

I use my ps2 controller for choppers. Everything else is k/m. As long as windows recognizes your controller, and all your buttons are recognized, any controller should work. If it doesn't, I would suggest going into gamepad config in windows and verify everything is set and calibrated.

[theSkillfull1]

I use my ps2 controller for choppers. Everything else is k/m. As long as windows recognizes your controller, and all your buttons are recognized, any controller should work. If it doesn't, I would suggest going into gamepad config in windows and verify everything is set and calibrated.

I'll try that, but it seems odd that it works on other games like Borderlands and AVP. Thanks.

[GrimCW]

MW2 was a cheap port.
BFBC2 is not.

Mass Effect wasn't a cheap port and it doesn't support controllers.
ditto on Dragon Age, Oblivion, Battlefront, Splinter cell, etc...

[azu]

Since when was using a controller bad?

I thought it was the console that was bad. Can you honestly say a mouse is better than a joystick in a racing game? No you can't.

A mouse is "better" than a joystick here. But thats not the point. All the guy wants is to enjoy the game in another way. Plus, some people can be quite godly with the joystick. I don't know how but they can. Plus the xbox is so limiting with the 720p output. The only reason to get it is for the exclusives and rock band. I don't see why the controller has the same limitations though.

[Dangerdog]

The console and the PC use different "flight models" for the helicopters, even getting the 360 pad to work on the PC isn't going to give you the same fluid control that you get on the xbox.

The devs say they have no plan on changing the way choppers fly on the PC.

[Pr0sth3tic]

I was a PC gamer all my life until 6 months ago, joined xbox live. I'm awful at FPS games on a console, but for flying it's sooo much more precise and fun with a controller. I bought this for the pc thinking it'd be just as fun.. uh hell no, good old Dice decides to forbid me from having that same fun on a pc.

[Gimme5]

holy grave digger

[DonThomasko]

To those who can't see the point of playing with a controller:

Playing with a controller is MUCH more comfortable when you play games on your flatscreen TV (like I sometimes do).

I also have an xbox but I can max graphic settings (1080p on TV) with my pc.

And yes, you do have a disadvantage online, thats why I use it for singleplayer mostly.

@ Pr0sth3tic

Yes, I have the same experience. The community and overall feel on a console is way more fun than your avarage PC multiplayer match.

[x7string420x]

All I want is an answer, not a flame war.. does it support xbox 360 controller?

To answer the OP, NO.

BC2 on PC DOES NOT SUPPORT XBOX360 controller.

I've gotten it to mostly work by mapping the WASD to the left stick and mouse to the right stick, and all the corresponding buttons using a program called MotionJoy DS3 tool. This program even lets you use PS3 controllers and will emulate them as a xbox360 controller to your PC. If you have a bluetooth connection on your PC you can use them wirelessly as well. One thing, I have a bluetooth keyboard and mouse but I can't use the dongle for the KB and mouse and the PS3 controllers at the same time. It has to load a special driver for the bluetooth dongle so you would need 2 separate dongles if you have other bluetooth devices you want to have connected to your computer at the same time as the wireless ps3 controller. or you can just use a USB cable to do it wired.

You can't get the primary/pistol to switch back and forth with Y like it does on console but you can map it out fairly close. I havent got the right stick to feel proper becuase on console when you zoom in with left trigger it lowers the look acceleration but it doesn't work like that on PC.

[<AvA>Duff5000]

I don't think the OP cares given he made the post 6 months ago...

[x7string420x]

I don't think the OP cares given he made the post 6 months ago...

lol I didn't even look at the date.

OOPS