Do you play Circuit Superstars with a Controller or Keyboard?

David Garcia · Oct 17, 2021

What contorl mode do you prefeer? Why?

I play with keyboard since Generally game came back in 2001. I use AZXC A(throttle) Z(brake) X(left) C(right)

Minardi Simsport · Oct 17, 2021

Hello David,

I play with the keyboard exclusively. I did do tests across multiple keyboards and gamepads and found no difference in pure speed - but I did find for me personally, I feel more comfortable with the keyboard. I know other drivers who are more comfortable with the gamepad, but there doesn't seem to be a disadvantage for one or the other, except maybe that keyboard can be a bit tough on the bones in your fingers sometimes during longer sessions

I tried different keyboard layouts, but ended up feeling best with the original arrow keys which I also use since GeneRally came out in 2001 (we actually must have met back then!)

rfTHDHLX · Oct 18, 2021

I've been using the arrows too, since I used that layout from MRO (MiniRacingOnline) in 2019. The difference is that I use S from braking and A as a accelerator if the up arrow doesn't work. Although I'm thinking on changing that if I want to have a better pace (if that's gonna work, I guess).

Mike Murphy · Oct 19, 2021

Hello @Minardi Simsport

@David Garcia - I've mainly be playing with pad. Started with Xbox Controller, but changed to PS4 style controller using d-pad for steering and analogue triggers for brake/accelerate - position of d-pad on Xbox controller wasn't as comfortable. Even though I've been playing a long time and dabbled with keyboard initially, it is only recently that I have started using keyboard more often - haven't decided if I will make a full switch yet though. At least now, you can re-map controls. I wasn't too keen on having to use arrows (although some prefer it like that) and now use layout that I remember from my childhood on the BBC B: z x ' /

Ryan Soucy · Oct 22, 2021

I finally got xBoxCE working for TT Isle of Man and can use wheel and pedals in that game. So I gave it a shot in Circuit Superstars but it was just too slushy to control. The controls have more mush around center. I might have to give the keyboard a shot, but I will miss the rumble effects.

Bram Hengeveld · Oct 29, 2021

Keyboard for me.

jwa · Oct 29, 2021

honestly never thought of using the keyboard, just went straight to the gamepad. maybe i'll give it a try just to see how it is.

David Garcia · Dec 16, 2021

jwa said:
honestly never thought of using the keyboard, just went straight to the gamepad. maybe i'll give it a try just to see how it is.

You would do the right thing. I feel more precisse on keyboard honestly.

Bram Hengeveld · Dec 16, 2021

David Garcia said:
You would do the right thing. I feel more precisse on keyboard honestly.

I have been debating if I should buy a controller for just this game but I guess it's not needed per se?

David Garcia · Dec 16, 2021

Bram Hengeveld said:
I have been debating if I should buy a controller for just this game but I guess it's not needed per se?

Not needed.

jwa · Dec 17, 2021

did try the keyboard, but geuss i was just to used to the controller. keypad just never feels right in a racing game to me.

Paul Glover · Dec 17, 2021

Controller for me.

AzamLikesCars · Dec 21, 2021

David Garcia said:
What contorl mode do you prefeer? Why?

I play with keyboard since Generally game came back in 2001. I use AZXC A(throttle) Z(brake) X(left) C(right)

arrow keys on a keyboard

David Garcia · Dec 21, 2021

Paul Glover said:
Controller for me.

Ey Paul, thanks for asnwering. I just susbcribed to yhe RD Podcast at Spotify!

Maybe one day we can set a special space for Circuit Superstars... there is something big coming to RD with Circuit Superstars as platform.

David Garcia · Dec 21, 2021

AzamLikesCars said:
arrow keys on a keyboard

I know many people uses arrow keys, but to me it´s a bit weird playing like that. I prefeer using both hands.

Palladean · Dec 21, 2021

David Garcia said:
What contorl mode do you prefeer? Why?

I play with keyboard since Generally game came back in 2001. I use AZXC A(throttle) Z(brake) X(left) C(right)

Keyboard for me too. I drive with "normal" arrow keys.

Dazmaniac · Dec 21, 2021

DS4 Controller (USB connected to laptop).

Likely reason as playing a lot of console games, the natural thing was to use a controller. Plus it allows me to hook laptop up to the TV, and kick back on the sofa and play CS, without having to have the laptop on my lap to use the keys, and for me the keyboard becomes a lot more uncomfortable much quicker than the controller does.

I will also be picking up the game on Playstation when it releases next year.

David Garcia · Dec 22, 2021

Dazmaniac said:
DS4 Controller (USB connected to laptop).

Likely reason as playing a lot of console games, the natural thing was to use a controller. Plus it allows me to hook laptop up to the TV, and kick back on the sofa and play CS, without having to have the laptop on my lap to use the keys, and for me the keyboard becomes a lot more uncomfortable much quicker than the controller does.

I will also be picking up the game on Playstation when it releases next year.

Amazing! Yup it´s coming to PS4 in a month from now on.

What you say makes sense, in the end it is only about getting used to the control way you choose.