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RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:04 am
by johntimber
Hi,

I've never played a PC version, but I'd imagine that controlling those awfully twitchy cars would be a pain on a keyboard. I have the Dreamcast version, so I use the regular DC gamepads. The game owns multiplayer, you can even play a semi-n00b and have fun. I'd say definately try to get some sort of analog steering on your gamepad. I really like my Gravis Xterminator Digital, it has analog steering and analog shoulder buttons?

Please help.

I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.

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Thanks!

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:24 pm
by Marv
It's up to personal preference. The game supports many gamepads so it should have you covered.
I personally prefer the keyboard since I got used to tapping for precise steering. Neither is better or worse, it depends on what you think feels better.

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:16 am
by Mace121
Gamepad. I personally use the Logitech F310, which is PERFECT for me.

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 8:56 am
by kiwi
I also use a gamepad for Re-Volt since 1999. Tapping is also possible and I do it all the time. I am using the D-Pad for steering, not the analog stick.

Some years I used the classic Microsoft Sidewinder gamepad, and after this I buyed a XBox 360 Wirless gamepad.

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:11 pm
by mmudshark
I've always used a gamepad but using a keyboard is faster as you can make smoother turns.

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:11 pm
by 607
Wait, can you still play online on Dreamcast??

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:14 pm
by VaidX47
607 wrote: Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:11 pm Wait, can you still play online on Dreamcast??
Selected games with a third party software "DreamPi" using Raspberry Pi.
If you're about Re-Volt, the console version only has split-screen multiplayer.

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:44 pm
by 607
VaidX47 wrote: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:14 pm Selected games with a third party software "DreamPi" using Raspberry Pi.
If you're about Re-Volt, the console version only has split-screen multiplayer.
Huh, then I don't get his message.
johntimber wrote: Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:04 am I have the Dreamcast version, so I use the regular DC gamepads. The game owns multiplayer, you can even play a semi-n00b and have fun.

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 4:22 pm
by Dave-o-rama
I'm gonna echo what Marv said: It's a matter of personal preference. Over the years, I've seen people use all sorts of devices, such as keyboards, gamepads, steering wheels and even arcade sticks.

Personally, I prefer using a gamepad, since I find it to be more comfortable than the keyboard, and I can use that same gamepad with all the other games I have on my PC.

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 5:57 pm
by Marv
I just noticed that this guy is actually a spam bot of sorts. He's reposting posts about Re-Volt from other forums and links to them.

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:09 am
by 607
Huh? That's strange. A Re-Volt spam-bot? :P

Re: RE-VOLT: which plays better, a keyboard or a gamepad?

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:05 pm
by flyboy
I prefer the xbox controller for playing racing games in general, Re-Volt is no exception.