Elden Ring is a souls-like game, and with that comes the question if it is worth playing on a controller. The games were built to be played on a controller, so it can confuse many people to see controller buttons when they aren’t even using one in the first place. Indeed, Elden Ring is not hard to play on a keyboard and mouse, but why does it show controller buttons when you aren’t using a controller?
As we said, the game was built to be played with a controller. It will show controller controls even if you play on a keyboard and mouse. It is a very odd thing to do, but it incentivizes people to swap to the controller. Your movements are smoother, and it is easier to control with sticks.
No one knows the exact reasons behind FromSoft building the game the way it is, but it gets annoying for players who don’t have a controller and still want to play it. The only thing you can do is get used to the controller prompts being there or get a controller. You don’t have to get the best controller; you need something decent and comfortable.
FromSoft didn’t make the game with a Keyboard and Mouse in mind, so if you play on it, remember that you will need to configure your controls to how you like them. Not all buttons, including the skill button, are configured, so find a spot that is very easy to remember.
What controller should you use to play Elden Ring?
That is entirely up to your opinion. If you are on a console, you must stick with whatever controller you have. If you are on a PC, it is probably best to use an Xbox controller. There are no prompts for PlayStation controls in the game, so if you aren’t used to the Xbox control scheme, an Xbox controller would probably be your best shot.
You might ask, how does that make sense? If you play on a Playstation controller and see Xbox controls, you might get confused because the button prompts aren’t entirely the same. If you get an Xbox controller, you will have an easier time determining each prompt by looking at the controller. It is very confusing if you mix up prompts on either controller.
It doesn’t matter what controller to use because we prefer the Playstation controllers to Xbox. It is more comfortable for us, and we prefer the sticks to be next to each other. We also know the controls very well since we are used to the prompts being Xbox prompts. If you are like us, then using a Playstation controller is perfect.
If you can’t distinguish between the two, just use what you are most comfortable with. After all, everything you prefer is your opinion, so don’t let other people tell you what you should and shouldn’t use. Just find what you like and do it that way.