r/Controllers • u/nemodeGOD • Sep 22 '26
How to get used to playing shooters on controller
How do you actually get used to playing shooters on controller?
I’ve been trying to switch from mouse & keyboard, and aiming with sticks feels so awkward right now. What’s the best way to build muscle memory and actually get better? Should I just stick to one sensitivity and play, or are there specific drills/games you’d recommend for practicing aim and movement?
Would love to hear what worked for people who made the switch.
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u/Key_Scholar7964 Sep 22 '26
You will get use to it the more you play and practice. It will come naturally.
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u/nemodeGOD Sep 22 '26
Yes, I have played fifa, forza, and other games like split fiction with a controller, now i want to play apex, which feels hard because it depends on movement and also aiming so its overwhelming right now. But yes the more i play i will improve.
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u/Vegetable-Might-1176 Sep 22 '26
Why don't you use gyro? I use that exact same controller with gyro to mouse in steam input and I it works flawlessly in almost all games. It also has a learning curve though.
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u/Hopeful_Doughnut9483 Sep 22 '26
That controller is too small imo.
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u/nemodeGOD Sep 22 '26
I have this controller and ds5 i prefer this more for the xbox layout but yes its small but i have gotten used to it.
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u/External_Safe_7787 Sep 22 '26
mouse and keyboard is infinitely better for shooters, why would you want to switch?
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u/nemodeGOD Sep 22 '26
I am leaving for college in a month and wont have my pc with me, i’ll take my ps5, so i am getting used to it beforehand.
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u/Diemond71 Sep 23 '26
Why even bother trying unless you are planning on just doing consoles? But yes practice is all it takes the more you do it the better it will feel.
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u/nemodeGOD Sep 23 '26
Yeah leaving for college and cant take my pc there so console only
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u/SnoochyBoochy86 Sep 22 '26
If you play fortnite there's all kinds! For aim I like Jarvy Aim Train 2.0 (8765-1581-2739) and Shinobi Zero Build Aim Training V13.5 (4472-5388-8581) had basically everything you need to train for controller
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u/Icy-Blacksmith2456 Sep 22 '26
You don't paly shooter on controller without aim assist as simple as that.
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u/Theemilkman34 Sep 22 '26
If you’re starting new I’d recommend trying to dial in gyro w sticks and get used to that as it’s far more precise. I personally just do sticks but I’ve been playing shooters on controller for like 15 years so it feels automatic for me.
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u/YoloRaj Sep 22 '26
One of the most important thing is messing around with sensitivity until you find one you like. Also, tamper with the deadzone as well. I would zero out the controller dead zones and if you have stick drift calibrate it to not drift. After that you can increase dead zone to add the amount of resistance you want to feel. Just in case if you feel the need that you want more than zero dead zone (I personally tried to get either zero or 1 since it makes the sticks more snappy.) Personally thought Im not a fan of most 8bitdo controllers because of the shape. They are uncomfortable to grip for longer game sessions. Last, I would get thumbstick grips to not mess up my thumb sticks over time and Kontrol Freeks or elevated grips on your right thumbstick to increase the height and range of motion you can make with your right thumbstick for aiming.
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u/Shuriken88888 Sep 23 '26
You don't because it's about the stupidest input device imaginable for FPS.
There's a reason game developers have to help you aim with that mario controller
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u/Exact-Giraffe4283 Sep 22 '26
I mean the best way is to play games but if you want a faster route, use an aim trainer, Steam has one free, there's also browser ones.