T5 on PS3

[VitoScaletta]

One way is NOT faster than the other. I cannot beat the GCD with a mouseover macro, or a controller. the GCD is a static delay that NEVER changes. No matter if I'm cycling through targets or not, I am so adept at the controller I am constantly fighting the GCD spamming my cure. Claiming that just because YOU can't do something, doesnt mean there aren't more experienced people out there, blowing you away.

[Iecerint]

If you put all the players who take damage together on your party list, the delay caused by having to change targets is negligible. It only really matters when trying to do cross-alliance rezzes in CT (or when your DPS is taking unnecessary damage).

In other words, the difference is only very salient when the rest of your party is failing.

I think divebombs due to graphical latency is the biggest issue I have faced doing T5 on PS3. However, I've beaten it on PS3, so it's definitely possible. I have to be exiled to the hill, though, and I just announce if I was targeted, since the chance that I can dodge out of the "safe spot" is pretty low.

[julliz]

My static group has downed T5 multiple times. The other tank in my group plays on the PS3. In terms of hindrances in coil, the only problem that has really affected us is his lag sometimes (probably not the PS3) and he has some trouble avoiding divebombs. The real problem was the rendering of enemies in T4, but we just allow him to OT during that turn. Other than that, we've found a way around it and he does fine.

[Marxam]

my fc is working on T5. The biggest issue is probably the servers. I play on PS3 and I've have not had any issues other than server side lag. That being said it also affects some of the people in my static, who are on PC, making them randomly dc or even crash. So no its not an issue with hardware but an issue with software. The PS4 version needs to get here asap but even then these people will still say that the PS4 load times are 0.0000032 seconds slower than the PC.

[CrAZYVIC]

For PVE, Do not matter if you use controller vs KB/Mouse...

For PVP is another Story. KB/Mouse will be superior to a controller. Two players with equal skills the KB/Mouse guy will destroy the controller guy no matter what.

The players move a LOT during Pvp. only a Mouse will allow you aim your target really fast. The level speed and skills you need for PVP compared with PVE are two worlds separate.

Unless square enix make mobs, can move in circles, zigzag over your screen, or make mobs can run and dodge attacks.. Then KB/Mouse is not mandatory for PVE.

The only way i could say "No to ps3 players" in my party is.

If during "X" Battle the Frames per second drop until 10 - 15 frames on the PS3 and the game become unplayeable, then here is where i could say. Sorry buddies is nothing personal but if you are playing 10 FPS your reaction times will end killing you or Killing us.

[Rekujen]

This whole "ps3 users are dragging us down" is complete nonsense.. we have a PS3 tank in our Coil group and he's probably one of the better tanks I've seen throughout my entire experience in this game.

[Zumi]

I have beat turn 5 using a controller, I think its better then using keyboard and mouse, because with a controller you can easily move around with the analog stick and hit your buttons at the same time something that isn't easy to do on a keyboard. but its all personal preference I guess.

[Riv]

The only issue I have in coil on PS3 is at the very start of turn 4 because the mobs don't load immediately and you're kind of just aoe'ing the air it looks like (but this can be avoided by having your group wait a few seconds before running in). Your attacks still hit anyway, it's just annoying. Also all the aoe spam puts stress on the ps3's drawing capabilities. It helps if you turn off effects though. Other than that I haven't seen any real issues with PS3 in coil. I usually play on PC and use a controller anyway, and the controller for this game is excellent. Idk how people can play with keyboard lol.

[blowfin]

There's been recent tests over at BG that prove the DPS difference between a controller user and a KB + Mouse is negligible at best, if it's even there. Basically, if you missed a single cooldown on KB + Mouse you'd fall behind the controller user who doesn't, and never catch up. The whole line of KB + mouse being optimal is really just bias with regards to this game.

The controller support is very, very good in FFXIV, and it's only getting better.

Personally I'm on a PC and use a controller because I find movement and camera control way better with a controller. I also use a KB + Mouse all day at work and prefer not gaming with them when I can.

[DragonSlayer45]

I've played on PS3 since Beta 3 and I've never felt inferior in terms of play ability compared to my PC counterparts. What platform you play on does not determine your skill, and people really need to stop using this as an excuse.