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It used to be that PC games and console games were in two different worlds, and never the two shall meet.That tradition endedwith the release of the firstDiablogame, which was released for PC, PlayStation, and MacOS. LaterDiablogames continue the practice, so the debate about keyboards versus controllers is nothing new for the franchise.
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The most recent release in the franchise,Diablo 4, has both controller and keyboard support like the others before it. PC gamers now commonly use console-style controllers with their computer games, and owning a console isn’t a prerequisite for preferring a controller over a keyboard. The question does persist as to which is better when it comes to optimizing theD4experience, and that depends on personal preference and game design.
For reasons that have yet to be revealed, perhaps a careless assumption that most players have a controller lying around,Diablo 4wasreleased without WASD support. These are the letters on the left-hand side of the keyboard that are traditionally used for character movement in isometric or three-dimensional video games. The option is on the way, but in the meantime, the mouse is the only way for keyboard users to move their characters.
Adjusting Your Preferences
The game detects the controller or keyboard automatically and will show you the essential buttons to use on the screen and what they do. It’s possible to swap out keyboards and controllers on a whimfor those that can’t decide.
The default options aren’t set in stone for either keyboards or controllers and players are free to change them at any time. When the game is running, hitESCto open up the menu screen. TheOptionsmenu contains the key bindings for both controllers and keyboards, stored under different tabs.
Keyboard Versus Controller
Keyboards and controllers are at the same level when it comes to certain basic functions that moderngamers naturally expect of their devices. There are some things that neither choice can solve, however, like the lack of an auto-run feature or buggy graphics.
Keyboard Only
Controller Only
Diablo 4is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
