As a Bethesda game,Starfieldcomes from an interesting legacy. Modern gamers likely know the studio for titles likeFallout 4andThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, both of which launched on console and PC simultaneously. However, the company’s earliest works were PC-exclusive, excluding the oddWayne Gretzky Hockeyfor the NES. For this reason, some may wonder if a controller or keyboard would be better for taking to the sea of stars in Starfield.
In short,both controller and keyboard players will have a good time withStarfield. Since the game was created with both console and PC environments in mind, it’s well optimized for either option. Menus are generally controller-friendly, and all your button prompts will make sense regardless. Keyboard players may benefit from a bit of extra precision in combat, but that’s true of almost any game that makes you shoot things. Meanwhile, controller players will have an easier time just laying back on their couch.
In other words, your decision will mostly revolve around precision vs comfort.Starfieldfortunately makes it easy to seamlessly switch between the two devices if you want to test them. On PC, simply using your keyboard to move around will instantly change all prompts from controller to keyboard and vice versa. Feel free to use both if you really want to.
Controller and keyboard players may want to consider aim assist inStarfield
As an interesting note,Starfielddoesnotfeature aim assist. This is true whether you’re playing with a controller or using a keyboard and mouse. This may tilt the argument a bit in favor ofnotusing a controller, but only slightly.
That’s certainly not enough reason to insist on a keyboard and mouse all on its own. However, if both are truly equal in your eyes, that may decide things for you.
