I have a Switch, Steam Deck, PS4, and Steam Controller all with gyro controls. I have used gyro controls in a few games but every time I do it feels odd and I never quite get the hang of it. I keep hearing that gyro controls are really great for precision in shooters but I feel like I just can’t quite get the hang of it.
I’m a long time PC and console gamer so it kind of frustrates me that I can’t seem to get the hang of it. What are some recommendations for getting better at using gyro controls?
I could try giving some advice for the Steam Controller.
This isn’t an updated video with the new Steam Input, but here is the approach I took
I found it difficult to aim when I started out when I had the sensitivity low. Increasing it higher allowed me to not have to made gigantic movements to aim.
If you find the gyro sensitivity you like it helps to stick with it from game to game so you have consistency. Otherwise, each new game can be frustrating and you are stuck once again trying to figure out a sensitivity that doesn’t feel right.
Also, I use mouse input for gyro. I don’t do mouse joystick. That attempts to translate joystick to a mouse and introduces inverse acceleration. It’s okay for some games, but I generally do not use it.
Thanks for the tips. I don’t think I ever truly tried to customize my steam controller in that way. I’ll give it a try. I know with a mouse I’m pretty sensitive to sensitivity differences so keeping a consistent setting makes a lot of sense for maintaining learned muscle memory.
Yeah, when you find a gyro sensitivity you like try the rotation approach to find a general idea of what the sensitivity you like is. Really helps reduce the time blindly fiddling around with the gyro trying to get it to feel right like it did in a game before that.