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FPS: I hate playing fps with dual-analog. I would love to use keyboard and mouse though for what could be great games to me if it wasn't for the controls. I wouldn't really want this for the wii though since, the wiimote some extra features over KB&M and it is accurate enough imo.

RTS: Yeah there aren't too many good console rts' but for the ones that are there should be keyboard and mouse support. That would make otherwise broken games fun.

I could also see some rpgs that are also on pc like oblivion benefitting from this too. So why don't developers give you this option if the consoles support it? Do they think dual analog is better?



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Yes it should, that's not even arguable. Keyboard+Mouse is ultimate.



While its a nice feature, the consoles would have to allow for revamps to the code--easy enough for a dash or PS update--and devs would have to revamp their whole GUI systems for game movement. Not good if the publishers like Sony and MSFT want the games to sell, in part, extra controllers. Don't worry, sc, MSFT's Newton will solve this problem--I guarantee it, SONY's waggle not sure--just not enough info besides an old rumor and a name.



lol, I should just run away but I'll add the to the explosion.

Consoles are going 1 of 2 ways as far as RTS's go.

Either keyboard and mouse or Wiimote, but oh well...

as far as FPS's go I don't feel like antagonizing the PS360 HARDCORE fanbase any bit.

But no console RTS's will probably be moving to IR controls... BWii was a prime example, but it's not your traditional RTS.



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Pfft, all PC games should provide support for the Wiimote.

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Lol Xbox was was just a PC on the inside, now PS360 by demand will be PC's?

w/e That was their direction I guess.



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I think the more options, the better. So yes, all games should support KB/Mouse. Not just FPS's and RTS.



It should, but if it would be necessary I don't know. Previews have been raving about End War for the X360. A game that is largely controlled by voice.



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No they shouldn't: Unless there is a special difficulty level for playing with keyboard&mouse. Otherwise playing them would be like taking candy from a baby.



I believe Kyros hit the nail on the head why most FPS & RTS doesn't support K&M. Most FPS and RTS gameplay has be changed to adapt to make it easier to play with a controller which would make K&M combination a peice of cake. (Even  fps using the wii-mote seem to be adapted to make the game easier for the use IR tracking. ) Also it gives those with K&M an huge advantage in multiplayer.