I want a PC but can’t type

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alphaknight702@reddit

You can still use your controller or any type on pc any it’s fully supported no limits

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MrMcnolty@reddit (OP)

Like I can play steam games with a controller?

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I mean I only play with controller.. in fact my main gaming PC is connected to my 65 inch TV. I was a console player my whole life up until 2 years ago... You are at a great place for controllers on PC.. I love my 8bitdo ultimate 2 controllers... but there are many good options these days and most games support controllers out of the gate.

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_-Demonic-_@reddit

yeah, steam has an auto mapping feature for controllers. Basically evey game that has controller support is playable with any type of controller as long as the brand is supported by steam.

Fo XBOX:
It's plug an play regardless for windows.
Microsoft made work of this on their own platform. An XBOX controller should work in windows regardless of whether you use steam or not.

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Particular_Put_2005@reddit

Yeah steam allows controller support. Steam themselves sells a controller as well

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RBisoldandtired@reddit

Yes and controllers are cheaper. My wireless 8bitdo ultimate 2 c controller is the best controller I’ve used and was like £30.

I refuse to spend on “pro” or “elite” controllers and this one beats the standard xbox one by a mile

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anon34799543@reddit

And if you want a true 'pro' or 'elite' without cost, look into GameSir cyclone 2, can't recommend them enough - so impressed with mine. I used to break (stick drift) controllers yearly at best without ever chucking em or whatever. Lotta mw19, for honor, and chiller games, but I know what caused those issues lol

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RBisoldandtired@reddit

I’ll keep it in mind but I’m very happy with my 8bitdo rn :)

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anon34799543@reddit

For sure, sharing it for others!

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Wor3q@reddit

You can even connect the xbox controller you already have to a PC and use it to play games.

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Nagesh_yelma@reddit

Steam will let you know if a game has partial , full or no controller support.

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Printednightmare@reddit

On the steam page for that game it will say what input methods are supported. If game controllers aren't supported for the game you want to play, Google it and there is often a solution to still use a controller. I can't fully touch type and use a computer daily for work and have been using computers daily since the 1980s so I feel your pain. I've taken multiple classes, used different teaching programs, and even tried different layouts. It just doesn't fully stick for me. Honestly switching to side legend key caps has helped me the most in remembering the layout. I still can't touch type though

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alphaknight702@reddit

Yea I used PS3, PS4, PS5 duel sense, Nintendo pro, xbox, all kinds controllers for years and most steam libraries of games are fully supported.

I’m waiting on the new steam controller to be released soon

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alphaknight702@reddit

There’s mass community of forums, groups, YouTube video’s for controllers use on pc

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BobLighthouse@reddit

I use a PS5 edge controller w/Steam.
PC is much more flexible in that regard.
I also have flight sim gear that would be useless on console lol

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Pattywhack_the_bear@reddit

Why not just learn to type? It isn't hard.

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Thundernutz79@reddit

I was never a great typist, but once I started gaming on PC and chatting with people I played with online via text, I got way way faster.

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RanInThaCut@reddit

Yes, there’s even games to practice typing haha. You don’t need to know how to type to play games though

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MrMcnolty@reddit (OP)

How much is a decent PC cost? Cause I wanna buy one but not for like a grand or something crazy like that

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Muizaz88@reddit

A grand is certainly not crazy in the world of PC building. In fact, I'd suggest saving more if you want to get anything relatively current. That does really also depend on what games you want to play, though.

Indie and older games, maybe you'd get away with something under a grand.

Newer titles? Unlikely.

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MrMcnolty@reddit (OP)

Damn well I’m not buying a PC then

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Particular_Put_2005@reddit

Op, wait for the steam machine since you can play steam games like a console

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didntreallyneedthis@reddit

What makes you want a pc?

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MrMcnolty@reddit (OP)

Cause of all stream games, there’s a lot of them I wanna play. But PC’s cost too much

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RanInThaCut@reddit

You spend more up front but in the long run it’s worth it.

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fray_bentos11@reddit

Consider it a longer term investment; PC games are a lot cheaper than console games. No subscriptions to play online. Many games are given away from free, e.g. Epic games gave away Hogwarts Legacy a few times.

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alphaknight702@reddit

Right now is a bad time to get a pc or anything because of Ai data servers has buying up all the pc parts, energy and materials has driving the cost to triple digit prices

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n8udd@reddit

As long as you can identify letters... you should be able to type. Perhaps not well... but you can type.

Most games there isn't a need to type anyway, you will be pressing the same keys repeatedly (think A B X Y on an Xbox Controller).

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MrMcnolty@reddit (OP)

I mean I can’t properly type.

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