Can you play Dayz with an Xbox controller?

[Synergy2525 5]

I have searched but without a definite answer. Can you play Dayz SA with an Xbox controller? Thanks to anyone that can help.

[e00c 84]

I'm guessing so, I'm sure I saw some "controller settings" somewhere. Though, you'll probably need some 3rd party software? I can imagine it being quite a chore to sort through your inventory though should a controller work.

 

Edit:

Yes you can: http://www.dayzrp.com/t-tutorial-how-to-play-dayz-mod-standalone-with-a-xbox-controller

Edited February 7, 2014 by jumling

[ImageCtrl 719]

I can´t. :P

But you can play with a controller. It is possible.

[Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036]

Ya you can and please do.  You guys are so easy to pick off 

[doctorwhy 157]

Wow you would want to detriment your aiming and control vs Keyboard and mouse players?

Good luck with that!

[boneboys 7988]

Might help, might not.

http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/102861-guide-xbox-controller-support-using-xpadder/#entry966474

[jrussell4402 21]

Ahhh the old analog controller vs mouse and KB argument... it cracks me up how console gamers swear up and down by the controller and that mouse/KB is shit... of course you know they have not mastered the use of a keyboard/mouse, or maybe never tried.

 

Why anyone would use an XBOX controller for this, or any PC game other than maybe sports titles and racing, is mind boggling.  

 

EDIT: If you want a so called survival game, with controller, there is another one out there I will not mention (blasphemy?) for the 360 that was ported.  I will admit, I purchased it, ran through it in a few days, haven't touched it since.

Edited February 7, 2014 by StreetsForRent

[Gerandar 212]

I dont see why not, your going to get recked by anyone using a mouse/keyboard but go for it

[SwarfwgaHead 45]

Yeah honestly, Im not one of those people who celebrate the wonders of PC gaming over consoles, if Im playing something single player Id much rather sit back with a controller because it's just more convenient and relaxing. But why you'd want to use a controller in a game like this is beyond me. Not even taking into account the fact that looking/aiming won't be half as effective, there's no way you could quickly manage the inventory screen with a controller, and that would grate on my nerves. But, it's definitely possible.

[sai (DayZ) 137]

I would recommend still using the mouse, and using the controller for movement inventory etc. I do that for all games, much more comfortable than using a keyboard, less buttons tho. 

 

In the options disable the premade controller setting, and map it yourself. I move with the xbox joystick and aim with mouse for example.