For the lazy buggers out there who want to use a controller...

cherryghost

I've got the answer for you :P Tested and working with a 360, ps3 and a madcatz 3rd party controller

1. Download Joy2Key with Minecraft config here (don't worry, I uploaded it myself )

2. The basic key layout:
Axis X<0: left analog stick movement to left
Axis X>0: left analog stick movement to right
Axis Y<0: left analog stick movement to up
Axis Y>0: left analog stick movement to down
Axis 3<0: right trigger
Axis 3>0: left trigger
Axis 4<0: right analog stick movement to left
Axis 4>0: right analog stick movement to right
Axis 5<0: right analog stick movement to up
Axis 5>0: right analog stick movement to down
POV1 up: Dpad up
POV1 right: Dpad right
POV1 down: Dpad down
POV1 left: Dpad left
Button 1: A
Button 2: B
Button 3: X
Button 4: Y
Button 5: LB
Button 6: RB
Button 7: Back
Button 8: Start
Button 9: Left analog stick pressed down
Button 10: Right analog stick pressed down

Feel free to alter the controller layout of course!

3. Play the game!

BlandKitten

I've been meaning to get a 360 controller for my PC for a while, and I think this sways it!

Glorious grant money, you will be well spent

Promac

That's one of those download sites where you've no idea where the bloody download is hidden and there's loads of big bright shiny stuff flashing at you "Download this!!"

UnknownSpecies

Promac wrote: »

That's one of those download sites where you've no idea where the bloody download is hidden and there's loads of big bright shiny stuff flashing at you "Download this!!"

Megaupload? Definitely one of the easier sites to find the download link I would have thought?

Tallon

Been using my PS3 pad for about 5 months... Meant to do a tutorial video

I will this week, promise

Kersmash

Do you need anything to pick up the signal of the controller, no?

Tallon

Kersmash wrote: »

Do you need anything to pick up the controller, no?

Your hands!

Kersmash

Wahey! Srsly tho.

Tallon

Kersmash wrote: »

Wahey! Srsly tho.

lol, just the USB cable...

Kersmash

Ah yes. My bad.

hal9000

what precentage increase in mining efficency should i expect from this configuration?

cherryghost

-40%

pablomakaveli

I picked up a ps3 replica cotroller for my pc in Game for 20 quid. I used to use my ps3 controller but the file i used to make it compatible updated after a while and i couldnt use any peripherals on my pc after.

I ended up having to reinstall windows.:(

I'm not sure but i think you need some sort of an adapter to use a 360 controller with the pc.

In any case i think playing minecraft with a gamepad sounds like a disaster.

cherryghost

I video'd it yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19hc4lVBlH8

hal9000

cherryghost wrote: »

-40%

awww..:( dont think my hands could take it if the force feedback was enabled for every time you mined a block!

Trevor451

why would you want to use a controller? Mouse + keyboard is the way to go

cherryghost

Being completely honest, its not that bad. I mean, Minecraft isn't as demanding for quick reactions. Its perfectly playable for casual building etc, but its fairly hard for people who like to explore and kill (more knee-jerk reactions needed sometimes)

Give yourself some extra time for building too

RolandIRL

pablomakaveli wrote: »

I picked up a ps3 replica cotroller for my pc in Game for 20 quid. I used to use my ps3 controller but the file i used to make it compatible updated after a while and i couldnt use any peripherals on my pc after.

I ended up having to reinstall windows.:(

I'm not sure but i think you need some sort of an adapter to use a 360 controller with the pc.

In any case i think playing minecraft with a gamepad sounds like a disaster.

you only need an adapter if the 360 controller is wireless. think the wired one is plug and play, but not sure if you need a driver or not

DOC09UNAM

cherryghost wrote: »

Being completely honest, its not that bad. I mean, Minecraft isn't as demanding for quick reactions. Its perfectly playable for casual building etc, but its fairly hard for people who like to explore and kill (more knee-jerk reactions needed sometimes)

Give yourself some extra time for building too

I for one prefer the controller, not being a pc gamer, I found it much easier to use.

I've been using pinnacle profiler since I started playing and meant to do up a tutorial aswell, but forgot about it

cherryghost

DOC09UNAM wrote: »

I for one prefer the controller, not being a pc gamer, I found it much easier to use.

I've been using pinnacle profiler since I started playing and meant to do up a tutorial aswell, but forgot about it

I'll give you a building race :P

DOC09UNAM

cherryghost wrote: »

I'll give you a building race :P

When I get a charger for my laptop, it's on :P

killerhitman

OHHHHHHHHHHHH this ****s going to happen BIG TIME

Shiminay

I too am of the opinion that this is a step backwards in terms of usability, but I have a wired 360 controller and I think that as you don't need too much in terms of twitch reactions, I may give this a go because I will now be able to sit back on my chair and mine in comfort

Dazza

cherryghost wrote: »

1. Download Joy2Key with Minecraft config here (don't worry, I uploaded it myself )

Can you re upload it please? Megaupload is down for good I think :P

cherryghost

Dazza wrote: »

Can you re upload it please? Megaupload is down for good I think :P

There's actually a plugin available for this now that basically adds the 360 controller in as native support. It's excellent. On the phone atm so can't check the link.

Kenno90

Multitasking eh? What about PS3

Dazza

cherryghost wrote: »

Dazza wrote: »

Can you re upload it please? Megaupload is down for good I think :P

There's actually a plugin available for this now that basically adds the 360 controller in as native support. It's excellent. On the phone atm so can't check the link.

I had a look around and I think this might be it. http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1213778-125-010-joypad-mod-usb-controller-split-screen-3500-downloads/

Il try it later when I get home

Kenno90

is it easier to play using a controller ? . Can't fault the accuracy of a mouse

Indubitable

I doubt its easier but must be so much more comfortable lying back in bed with a controller.

Kenno90

Indubitable wrote: »

I doubt its easier but must be so much more comfortable lying back in bed with a controller.

True, all you have to do is put MC on the TV and you're set :pac:

Still all the quick moves you have to make , you may find yourself dying a lot more

Indubitable

yeah dying may be a problem when fighting mobs or running from lava but the controller must be great for casual playing. I suppose you could get used to the controller after a while and not die as much either but I could see myself nudging the analog stick a bit too far and falling to my death a lot.

Kenno90

Indubitable wrote: »

yeah dying may be a problem when fighting mobs or running from lava but the controller must be great for casual playing. I suppose you could get used to the controller after a while and not die as much either but I could see myself nudging the analog stick a bit too far and falling to my death a lot.

Still though there is only one way to test, and thats to try it , should be interesting

gavmcg92

cherryghost wrote: »

I video'd it yesterday

I know that map! O_O