Mouse is better for percision aiming, but sticks are better than keyboards for movement.

I find analogue sticks to be overrated, what's so hard about using WASD or arrow keys with an adventure games or driving games? Hell, I drive better in GTA with a mouse and keyboard by using spacebar as brake, and I'm astonished by how well I drove after I got use to it.

Also, in games like Gears of War, WASD is less clumsy (unless you have fat fingers or something) because I'm sure everyone knows what I'm talking about when Mr. Fenix would jump in the exact opposite direction you wanted him to dive in, or if he just dived into cover instead of running up against it - I've experienced less of that on a Keyboard.

Using the Mouse as a Camera/Crosshair is also fantastic.

I know this is in OT - but I'm just using examples to why I like M&KB better, controllers are just too damn clunky. They are nice and tiny though!

EDIT: And although I've said this earlier - I'll just repeat myself for those that missed it - Hack N'Slash and Fighting games are pretty much the only thing I'd rather use a controller for, but like FireDaemon said, a Joystick is probably better, but that's just a matter of preference.

Anarchemitis:

Hell yes!

depends what for, if its FPS I would have to use kb/mouse all the time (although I can use controller when playing on PS3) if it's a game like GTA, I would have to use the controller now as I've played every other GTA on a controller, even though I could adapt to using kb/mouse I don't think I would ever enjoy it as much as I do with a controller

I think we're missing the real discussion here- can you lie down while playing with a mouse+keyboard? While they're more precise and what not, I think relaxed console gaming is the way to go most of the time. Now if someone could invent a mouse that works in the air and is also a controller with buttons etc. we wouldn't need this argument.

Controller by far-tried to play CoD online the other day on the PC, and found I'm so much better playing on a console controller than mouse + keyboard, though that could just come with practice

Has anyone used those head-tracking devices? I'm thinking of trying one for looking around in shooters and would like any user opinions offered.

ElArabDeMagnifico:
I find analogue sticks to be overrated, what's so hard about using WASD or arrow keys with an adventure games or driving games? Hell, I drive better in GTA with a mouse and keyboard by using spacebar as brake, and I'm astonished by how well I drove after I got use to it.

I agree. Everyone brings this up, but I don't think it's that much different, especially in FPS games. Aiming in FPS games is FAR, FAR more important than the slight difference in movement that you get from analog. Plus, with a keyboard, you get all the buttons your heart could possibly desire.

I prefr the preciseness of the mosue with shooters, but with racing games and platformers i much prefer the controller

I like my controller for racing games and the like, but I can't take FPS's with a controller. Once you get a controller's sensitivity down to the point where you can aim correctly it takes a half hour just to turn around. High-res mouse ftw.

Gooble:
Controller by far-tried to play CoD online the other day on the PC, and found I'm so much better playing on a console controller than mouse + keyboard, though that could just come with practice

Well durr! Don't want to sound rude or anything since text isn't the best form of communication, but c'mon, you said "tried to play CoD online the other day" - obviously you didn't have enough time to get use to it if you are a long time controller user...

I as a self proclaimed stereotype of an xbox owner will say controller i bought the Halos for PC for online and map making (Halo 1 and Halo 2 respectively) and plug in my wired 360 controller heck i like C&C 3 on 360 more o well I feel no shame I'm proud of where I came I as born and raised on the controller (yay obscure song reference)

I like the 360 controler, or any controler for FPSs but I prefer the mouse, and the Wiimote is a bloody gimick

Mouse control. Sens should be extremely low to better maintain aim as most enemies demand more than one bullet. Almost every console FPS game seems to have some sort of auto-aim which really defeats the question all together ...