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It’s a bit frustrating how crap I am at gaming, particularly with shooters.

Since you have a Steam Deck, did you experiment with gyro and trackpad aim? I suck at controller aiming as well but that makes it so much easier.

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Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Hmm no I haven’t. Thanks, maybe I should give it a try. I guess trackpad aim is just using the pads instead of the joystick? I’ve not used gyros at all, does that require tilting the device? Yeah I seem to be enjoying FPS games but I’m frustrated by how shit I am even on easy mode! I used to be good at unreal tournament way back but seems like games have come a long way since then and I’ve lost the knack.

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- domi@lemmy.secnd.me ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  
  I guess trackpad aim is just using the pads instead of the joystick?
  
  You can combine as well. I usually use the stick on the left hand and the trackpad on the right one. You can also go back and forth while playing.
  
  does that require tilting the device?
  
  Yep, you can set it to activate only if your finger is resting on the right joystick. Very useful for precise movement, just bring the camera in an approximate direction with the stick and do the rest with the gyro control.
  
  For the more popular games there’s usually a few community profiles you can download and try before messing with Steam Input yourself.
  
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  - Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Hmm I’m not sure I like the idea of tilting the device - with the steam deck you’re tilting the screen too. Doesn’t that impact your view of the screen?
    
    But I’m definitely gonna try your trackpad suggestion. Thanks, I’ll see how it goes. Do you use it in hectic situations - like doom etc? Or is it better for sniping and stuff where you have time to aim?
    
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    domi@lemmy.secnd.me ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    
    Doesn’t that impact your view of the screen?
    
    Depends on the sensitivity you configure, usually you only tilt a few degress. I do prefer it on a Dualsense controller though with no display attached to the controller.
    
    Do you use it in hectic situations - like doom etc? Or is it better for sniping and stuff where you have time to aim?
    
    Usually for instances where I have time to aim. I have seen quite a few people who are really good with the trackpad though. I’m more of a mouse or gyro control guy though.
    
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