What is the best input device to play Destiny 2 – mouse or traditional controller? A PvP expert says: Neither! It is motion control Gyro-Aiming.
What is Gyro-Aiming? The term Gyro-Aiming refers to the translation of real movement into a virtual environment. For example, you move your hand to the left, and the video game character or the in-game camera moves to the left.
Motion control can be found in devices such as the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Controller. Unlike the ‘Xbox One’ controller, the PS4 controller also has a gyro sensor and can translate movements into the game.
Here are the benefits of Gyro-Aiming in Destiny 2: In games like Destiny 2, there is often debate about what the ‘best’ input device is:
- One faction defends precise aiming with mouse and keyboard
- the other side emphasizes that gaming is much more comfortable with a controller.
Motion control connects elements from both worlds. After a short acclimatization, Gyro-Aiming reportedly does not fall short of the mouse in terms of precision.
You can use both the sticks of the controller for wide, fast movements with your Guardian. For precise aiming and the small, fine movements of the crosshair, you use the gyro sensor. Simply tilt the controller in the desired direction.
Gyro-Aiming is the Future of competitive First-Person-Shooters.
CammyCakes via YouTube
According to PvP expert CammyCakes, motion control is the future of competitive first-person shooters. He points out that controllers are inaccurate. Aim assist was introduced to compensate for the inaccuracy of a controller. We have just gotten used to the strange controls with two sticks for years.
The gyro control feels much more instinctive.
Moreover, controlling with motion is also natural. As a controller player, you know the problem: you want to quickly duck for cover and move your hands or even your whole body in the intended direction.
Check out this YouTube video to see why PvP crack CammyCakes is so excited about motion control:
Who is the PvP expert? CammyCakes is known among PvP players in Destiny 2. He analyzes weapons and builds for the Crucible, among other things. Characteristic of the streamer are his crazy ideas and loadouts.
He is considered one of the PvP players with outstanding game sense (via reddit). This means that logical decisions and predictions can be made in the course of a game. This usually depends on player experience and understanding of the mechanics. In contrast, there is mechanical skill. This affects how well a player can aim or react.
In the Destiny community, CammyCakes enjoys an excellent reputation. Currently (as of 03.12.19), he ranks 23rd among the most viewed Destiny streamers on Twitch.
Gyro-Aiming is not a new topic
The community has been calling for Gyro-Aiming for a while: Some enthusiasts of motion control in shooters have not only recently been excited about the benefits. They believe that only the habituation to the traditional input methods is currently holding Gyro-Aiming back.
There are ongoing discussions on the topic. One can also find them on Reddit. There, we can find statements like “Gyro-Aiming is not only what comes closest to aiming with a mouse, it is on par with it. It should become the standard for any game that allows aiming with a controller.”
Even former skeptics are changing their minds and are calling on Sony and Microsoft to put more focus on motion control.
Sony and Microsoft should begin to use it, it’s that good. I truly, firmly believe that it’s the best way to play shooters, and more generally speaking, the best way to aim in console video games.
moritzauge via Reddit
Want to learn more about Gyro-Gaming and its configuration? Check out this video:
What do you think about Gyro-Aiming – is it the future? Do you prefer the precise mouse or comfortably game with the controller from the sofa?
