After a lifetime of gaming on a console. I will be making the move to PC in a few weeks. I was thinking of staying with the XBOX controller. I am putting together a system and going with a wireless keyboard and mouse, for general use. BUT I noticed some interesting items available.

I also read that there are lag issues with using a wireless keyboard and/or mouse. So I wanted some input on what you guys/gals use and prefer.

I find that my frame rate looks 10 times smother when I use my wired x box controller, than when I used my mouse and keyboard.

When I use my mouse, moving the view is really choppy and disgusting.

I like to set back with a controller. I don't like wires. I see some interesting gaming mice and whatnot. Maybe even a mouse with that thumb ball. that mught work. Or what about one of those presentation pointers. they double as a mouse right? Then again that might feel too much like a Wi or something. If it even worked at all.

I'm just pulling straws and looking for the best to invest in. I don't have a problem with getting a gaming mouse. IF it is worth the money, and i can set back on the couch, rather than leaning over a table.

I prefer wired, mouse and keyboard. Better latency, no batteries, and I just don't have an issue with cables.

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I use an old Logitech Wireless mouse/keyboard I bought in 2006. Its pretty nice. I havent really noticed any problems. Batteries in the mouse need to be changed every 3 weeks or so, and keyboard batteries last for months. I havent really noticed any input lag at all.

I use my wireless Xbox 360 controller for the PC. I just find it a lot easier.

I have seen some really crazy gaming mice out there like the RAT 9. and others that have 12 buttons on the thumb side. I assume that that type consolidates the keyboard and the mouse.

Can you map any function to the Xbox controller buttons, triggers, bumpers and D-pad? Or are they preset like the standard Xbox and controller?

I use Logitech G15 keyboard and RAT 7 mouse, no wireless or crappy Xbox controllers for me !

It comes configured like the Xbox but you can change the settings. I've been using it since launch day from the comfort of my couch