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What controller can I use to play DBD on pc?

beachfossels
beachfossels Member Posts: 28
in General Discussions

I don’t own a play station or Xbox which I know a lot of people suggest but mine is strictly PC on steam… any suggestions are much appreciated.

Answers

  • Triplehoo
    Triplehoo Member Posts: 819
    edited June 20

    You can hook an XBox or PS controller to your PC via bluetooth. But I suggest that you try to learn to use mouse and keyboard. They are more accurate than controllers, and you can do more precise flicks in-game

    But if you're more comfortable on using controller, the XBox controller is pretty easy to hook on PC, and is more comfortable than PS controller (In my opinion)

  • Moonras2
    Moonras2 Member Posts: 444
    edited June 20

    I use an Xbox and a dual sense controller. However, I'm not sure where you are playing the game from. Steam handles PlayStation controllers, and others, in different ways for games that don't officially support them. Where as with Epic, or Gamepass/Microsoft Store, you may not have good luck in some games with certain controllers without doing some tinkering.

    Xbox controller is pretty universal and works with most any store or game. The 8bitdo Ultimate controllers work well and are good prices too. But mine broke :(

    Most of the controllers can be connected via Bluetooth or cable. Xbox has a special adapter that can also be purchased separately and 8bitdo usually comes with a USB dongle depending on the model.

  • CrypticGirl
    CrypticGirl Member Posts: 1,415

    The controller I use is a Gulikit KingKong Pro 2. It's very comfortable and I plug it in via USB cable. I play on PC/Steam as well.

  • Rulebreaker
    Rulebreaker Member Posts: 2,618

    We prefer the ol PS4 controller but you only really need something your comfortable using

  • I_CAME
    I_CAME Member Posts: 1,582
    edited June 20

    I just bought an Xbox controller. I don't normally use it for DBD but it works fine on PC.

  • tjt85
    tjt85 Member Posts: 1,652

    Personally, I use an ancient wired Xbox 360 controller.

    Still works after all these years because they were made to last, even though the rubber on the sticks has started to decay (but you can get thumb stick covers to put over these pretty easily). I hear good things about the 8bitdo ones if you want something more modern.

  • beachfossels
    beachfossels Member Posts: 28
    edited June 21
    https://forums.bhvr.com/dead-by-daylight/discussion/comment/3947027#Comment_3947027

    I did try but I just was bad at it tbh, my fingers are pretty short. I even tried changing the controls to make it easier but I still sucked.

  • beachfossels
    beachfossels Member Posts: 28

    thanks for the replies everyone! I didn’t know I could use Xbox & ps controllers off of Bluetooth even if I don’t own the consoles.