The Keyboard VS Controller Debate SOLVED! HORI & FFXIV!

Hi Gamers!

Are you a controller player who has been wanting to switch to keyboard and mouse but are finding it difficult? Maybe you can't quite manage it for accessibility or health reasons. I have something I think you might want to take a better look at!

In this video I cover my first impressions of the HORI Tactical Assault Commander F14 FFXIV Black Edition! I pre-ordered this months ago, but it only just arrived, and I think it might have converted me!

Have any questions I didn't cover? Or do you have one too? Let me know your thoughts below!

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[Nutrafin-D]

I've been using this since the original one came out a few years ago. It's been great, and it's like the ONLY key pad with a REAL analog stick.

[ChrisMajors]

I've used a device like this for over a decade now for MMOs. First, the Belkin N52, then when Belkin got bought out, the Razer Tartarus and/or Orbweaver (which are basically the same thing, just with different numbers of buttons, maybe a scroll wheel, and of course, RGB lights, because gamers). Once you're used to it, you'll never go back to plain keyboard&mouse or controller.

[zaheela]

The warning is mostly due to the materials. Something in there would have some form of carcinogens… thing is… as someone who works with a manufacturer in California, we’re all just done with it. COFFEE BEANS had a warning at some point because the roasting process used some chemicals (later retracted)… it gets really old fast…

[DacianGradaMusic]

I was considering expanding my control options despite being used to MMO mouse quite a bit (with modifiers and proper keybinds you can easily have 36 keys on one hand!) and this review is nice and informative without being too wordy. Good job!

[metalmavenmike]

I got a G13 and still use it for FFXIV and several other games all the time. With the LCD screen with profiles and no software needed for the internal saved profiles changing settings on the fly is a breeze. My sisters got this for me long ago and it rocks still today!

[Nienna_Asyare]

Ooo interesting! Ty for this video! I’ve always kinda wanted to get a device like this but never really knew which ones met my needs/were quality, I think I might try to save up for this!

[anotherjannajay]

I am also a gamer whose primary proficiency is in controller use so its great to learn there are assist tech options for keyboard/mouse play!

[LobsterFusion]

I’m a controller player for FFXIV but back when I played WoW long ago I used the Belkin (similar to this) and a Razer Naga. If I still had my Naga I would probably be looking into getting one of these as it is my preferred MMO control style. Thankfully XIV has great controller support.

Good video!

[Soyboythoughts]

The reproductive harm is because plastics have chemicles that are transdermally absorbed which impact your hormones by either mimicing them or preventing their utilization. If some thing is made in the US it wont provide that warning, but if its made in other countries they are legally obligated to alert you of the dangers. It really depends on the type of plastic and it also depends on any gasses they use to kill bacteria and growth before items are shipped to prevent any huymiddity/moister from making the box soggy So the box is able to get wet and dry without developing growths that may make its way into components. as well as the plastic film that covers a lot of carbboard boxes which has chemicles in it that can and will impact your hormones

[Arwing-oz]

I already use Razer's gaming keypad. What makes this controller particularly good, despite its button layout, maybe, is the joystick on the right. Don't use it for movement or cam control. Instead you should map it to toggle alt, ctrl, and/or shift. Doing that makes these better to use than a gamepad. The gameplay is very fluid. Every ability becomes instantaneously available to use. More should try it. Other games can benefit from these too. Even Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization can be played with it. Keep in mind that it must be paired with a 12 key button on the side kind of a MMO mouse for the best effect. That's what makes it possible to control up to 36 (more than enough for every job there is) abilities, 3 full 12 slot hotbars. If you ever needed, you could bind another for a staggering 48. You could stick emotes on that last hotbar.

[Muteny]

I’ve been using Razer’s Orbweaver/Tartarus for over a decade probably. Love it! Devices like this make gaming on a device designed for word processing (keyboard) seem even more silly than it already is. Most people don’t even realize the battle they are fighting with the slanted columns of keys on keyboards, which is better FOR TYPING WORDS, but worse for gaming, when compared to the straight rows of buttons on these devices.

[MMOPC]

I might need to look into this. I tired using an XBOX controller in FFXIV and it was a disaster. I followed multiple tutorials and suggestions; but, I'd either end up starting something out of range or targeting a fellow player. I've uninstalled and reinstalled FFXIV so many times to try to get a controller to work that my controller now sits in the bottom desk drawer. I've even deleted the FFXIV folder from My Games so many times that my SSD was like "Dude!!! Give it up!!" So... Looks like I'll be a mouse and keyboard player fr now on.

[DonaldTurner]

I sooo want to be able to learn this. Ill try one. I have played KB&m for 24 years, tried controllers a few times, unsuccessfully.

[rubencamps]

Hey You convinced me to get this one as a PS5 player also very intereseted to finnaly find something interesting for playing this marvelous game.

[NotTheWheel]

Well that's really awesome I wasn't really sure who the controller was for perse but seeing it in action has at least shown me its ease and comfort. Good review :)

[Sonotoddity]

I got the Razer Orbweaver (Similar concept, but easier to obtain) with the same intent to move to KB/M for XIV, and it just didn't stick. The big issue is that controller support is some of the best I've ever had in a game, so it's hard to move over. However, I absolutely adore the thing for FPS and the myriad of roguelikes I play now. I'm happy to hear you've had a good experience with it.

[kingjade]

I believe that movement beinv a barrier to switching from Controller to MnK comes from misunderstanding the proper movemnt with MnK. Most people rely almost completely on wasd, but real mastery comes from using right click to control your camera during movement. This drastically improves movement by making it so you only ever need to use a&d for actual movement and shift your camera around to manioukate your direction. It may seem really convoluted, but with some practice, movement with MnK surpasses controller movement by leagues. My number one recomendation to my friends when they switched over was to practice controling the camera not with wasd but with right click.

[Theferrell]

the "reproductive harm" thing is a dumb law we passed in California that requires that statement on basically anything sold in California.

[GirochinShisai]

I did the same thing a couple years ago. Had just learned m&k for destiny 2 and guild wars. Started playing FF14 and needed something to help with rotations. I bought the Razr version of that device and it’s been awesome ever since. That one also appears more user friendly and easier to macro given what you showed of the Hori device. I think it may also have more buttons.

[Ruzgfpegk]

I use a ergonomic split mechanical keyboard, which in essence gives the same thing on the left part, and the most difficult part with FFXIV was indeed to redo the action bars layout for each class.
But I also ended up enjoying the "half-keyboard" way more.