I like the fact that the 360 ver has a campaign. It'll allow for practice before getting pwned by the 6 month lead the PC users will have .

COD2 was alot better to me using the 360 controller than using mouse and keyboard. But if UT2k7 gets ported over, I expect an adapter like they had for the Xbox. I wouldn't be surprised if MS released an official set created by logitech.

Yup..I think the notion is insane, actually..when it comes down to it there is no comparison..though I believe that with ELO it doesn't matter what controller the person is using--because the math will fit them into a proper game experience. Match making is not always the optimal way of playing though..

I think Auto-aim/Cursor Adhesion is quite enough of a handicap though, for the most part..but it wouldn't be enough to make that an even competition..granted..but some people just suck..for that, Op can beat them up with his gamepad.

I'd imagine they'd make it possible (I hope) to tell what the people you're playing with are using--so that you might filter out gamepad players if you'd like..personally--I'd rather that no one I'm playing with use a pad..screw that. I don't know how people can even play COD2 on a pad--but I guess when it's what everyone else is using, it's not that bad..well, I know how you CAN do it..I just don't know why anyone would want to. Probably a pretty different experience all together..small rooms, slower pace..32+ player COD2 servers are non-stop and ultra fast..it's run and gun, more or less--with aiming and good hit detection.

I hope they leave it in! There are a couple posters who believe gamepads are just as good as KB/MS >:) I would love to "demo" how poor a gamepad is compared to a KB/MS in a FPS! Muwahahahaha

They could always do a small Live filter

ALLOW:
KB/MS
Gamepad
Both

Anyhow, not a big fan of Huxley's art, but if they allow KB/MS and 200 people.... I would be interested!

Filter schmilter. I played Action Quake 2 with a shoddy gamepad for my PC for about a year and I was surprisingly fine. It comes down to how the game is tweaked, how the weapons work, and what sort of combat situation it puts you in. If this is a Tribes like thing with an open environment and vehicles and shit, who knows, you might not even need twitch based ultra precision.

If these people are considering pitching 360 owners against PC owners then surely they must've considered the potential gameplay issues with that. If they haven't they're just absolute nutters.

The issue is not adjustment (I am fine with controllers) but:

1. KB/MS is much more accurate & percise in fine adjustments. Don't believe me? Take a look at many of the movies at Xboxyde, especially the BF2MC movies. Note how they pray and spray, especially while moving. Most gamers have a hard time moving/changing directions WHILE at the same time moving the cross hairs, especially fine adjustments on the fly, to aim.

2. Gamepads don't allow the same amount of speed / finesse in regards to going from a fine movement to a very large FAST movement. e.g. Most console FPS have this lame thing where you push left and after a second or two you begin to move FAST. With a Mouse you can whip 180 degrees in 1/10th of a second.

Heck, on the extreme end some of us are using Mice that adjust sensativity with the tap of a button, taking us from 400-800-1600 resolutions for more accuracy in different environments.What MP games do you play? I have played quite a few competitively, and I don't know anyone who uses a gamepad.I hope it matters! In such a large battle if the game is not responsive and accurate it will end up being an unskilled blood bath -- spray and pray.

Since they have 200 people, they need to make the game responsive. Anything less would just be a gimmick--200 people on screen just firing. Feeling overwhelmed with numbers of enemies and little control/accuracy would be a big mistake.

If you look at the best FPS, they all had very tight and balanced game control, including the ability to aim accurately.

Playing smart is orthoginal to your input device.

You can play smart + have better controls.

Your don't have to choose. Us FPS addicts don't run around saying, "I got a Mouse, so I can play reckless". Nope, the good ones are very VERY good at tactics and knowing the strengths and weaknesses of their character and the game design and tailor their playing approach to meet it.

So the issue is not one of adjustment--it is a given gamepad plays will need to adjust--the quesiton is on the whole whether gamepad players can adjust to overcome a better control scheme. Your point assumes KB/MS players would likewise not adjust.

There is a reason the best gamers in the world use KB/MS and why MS has openly said that a KB/MS gives an unfair competive advantage.

How about this Optimus, I will take you with my KB/MS vs. your Gamepad ;) We will see how fast you adjust!

One of those..true myths.

All things being equal, the controllers aren't.