Game News Who has the favorite controller among PC, Xbox or PlayStation gamers? This video game giant answers the question with supporting statistics
For years, the keyboard and mouse combo was considered a must-have for PC gaming. But things are changing and more and more PC gamers are opting for a controller. Valve reveals that the number of gamers using a pad has tripled since 2018, although the majority of PC gamers still use a keyboard and mouse.
Controllers are on the rise on PC and Steam
How do you play on PC? Valve asked itself this question and decided to use its tools to collect statistical data. PC gaming is on the riseMore and more gamers are using their machines to run games, which are usually cheaper to buy. In terms of industry, we publish many multiplatform titles, including genres that are historically associated with the PC, such as 4X (which includes Civilization, among others), Joystick control. Consider Diablo, whose player base grew significantly with the introduction of stick controls and rolling in the third episode.
Controller manufacturers, whether Nintendo, Sony or third parties, are confronted with this paradigm Integrated native support for your peripherals on the PCThe consequences of these decisions are now being felt, as according to Valve (Steam) 15% of PC gamers use a controller daily
Increasingly important support
Although no specific generation is mentioned, the report highlights the continued popularity of the Xbox 360 controllerwhich is more than 15 years old, praises its low price, ease of use under Windows and “timeless” design. This dominance is further reinforced by theValve’s efforts to improve controller compatibilityin particular with a Windows driver for Xbox One and Series controllers that unlocks a number of features, including the use of the controllers’ rear paddles elite.
Sony PlayStation, for its part, is far from catching up with the numbers, DualShock and other DualSense are popular with 26% of users of controllers on Steam. Valve also highlights its collaboration with Sony to make controllers more and more compatible, especially with regard to the DualSense Edge. Even more surprising is theThe controller integrated in the Steam Deck represents 10% of the total usageand thus shows the public’s interest in supporting it. The rest consists of numerous third-party controllers, most notably Hori. The statistics report reminds us of this Steam supports over 300 controllersand this number continues to rise.
