So I've started a new playthrough and thought I'd try the game out with the controller this time. Apart from my inability to aim a bow with the joystick (Im practicing) I've gotta say its actually pretty damn good. What has shocked is that it has it has negated much of the lag I used to get with the mouse, which was REALLY annoying. I seem to be able to run things with higher resolution and ENB much smoother. Perhaps there were issues with my mouse but it is noticeable. I can map dual wield parrying to the left joystick (yay!). And I can walk with varying degrees of speed. Ive always been staunchly anti-controller with these types of games but i must say I'm coming around, surprisingly.

The only thing I cant seem to do is alter the degree of zoom in 3rd person view. Sure I can switch between 1st and 3rd but the level of zoom seems not possible with a controller? PS. Might try mapping toggle run on/off with Xpadder - anyone done that? Should be able to map caps lock to something(?)

Jim

Is it Right Click to switch to third person? If so, you need to hold it down, and I think use the left stick to zoom in and out.

You can definitely do it, played a bit with my controller before.

Cool, thanks! Yes its right click to switch. I tried holding right click but didnt think to move the left joystick at the same time. Makes perfect sense in hindsight. Will give it a shot.

Controller is good for Skyrim, get your feet up and do some laid back exploring.

Mouse + Keyboard for anything that requires a fast aim EG: UT And COD.
But the 360 controller is ideal for Skyrim on the PC, no way I would use mouse + keyboard.

Personal preference

Ya gotta hold one anolog down use the other up and down to zoom kinda weird but it does work.

Yeah figured it out - thanks. Got the Dual Wield Parry to work on the left stick button. Just gotta learn to aim a bow

Controller is the way to go. Check out http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=12964 mod as well. Highly recommended to add more hotkeys to your controller.

Much more relaxing that way, the only time I go for the mouse and keyboard anymore is if a game features firearms, or an rts.

I have that same mod. I use the "My Config" version. It is an absolute, IMO. 8 hotkeys in lieu of 2 and you get quick save added. Plus others.