PC players have the option to choose whether to play Hogwarts Legacy with a keyboard and mouse or a controller.
Between the two, there is no clear winner since the game is optimized to run well on both. However, the controller comes out slightly on top since it allows for a more comfortable gameplay experience, and the aiming precision of the mouse isn’t required.
Also, if you’re debating whether or not to try the game based on the duration of the story, consider checking out our guide on how long the game takes to beat.
In this guide, I will showcase the main difference in Hogwarts Legacy between the keyboard & mouse and the controller, and explain which one is better.
Controller vs Keyboard and Mouse for Hogwarts Legacy
The keyboard & mouse offers the benefit of having extra key binds in the game. For instance, each equipped spell can be cast only by using one button (1, 2, 3, and 4).
On the contrary, a controller requires pressing two buttons simultaneously (R2 + X, Triangle, Square, and Circle). For the sake of extra key binds, the keyboard & mouse has an advantage.
However, the advantages of the keyboard and mouse start and end there.
While the keyboard has more key binds, this means that players will have to constantly move their fingers around to press everything, especially during combat.
Instead, those who play on a controller won’t have to move at all and it’s all about combining buttons.
Nevertheless, this doesn’t make the keyboard & mouse a lost cause in terms of convenience. Players are recommended to experiment with the controls by altering some key binds to make everything more convenient.
Also, Hogwarts Legacy isn’t an FPS game, so the aiming precision that the mouse offers isn’t necessary. Instead, the comfort of the controller is much preferred since it offers a more relaxing gameplay experience.
Additionally, since Hogwarts Legacy is also released on PS5, every aspect of it will be optimized for a controller.
Keep in mind that in the end, it’s all about personal preference. The game can offer a satisfying experience on both keyboard & mouse and controller.
Thus, I recommend choosing the one you feel most comfortable with, even though the controller seems to come out slightly on top.
Wrapping up
To summarize, there is no clear answer to the debate between keyboard & mouse and controller for Hogwarts Legacy since it’s primarily based on personal preferences.
Both are optimized to run well and the keyboard bindings can be altered if they don’t feel comfortable.
Now that you’ve decided on your preferred way of playing, consider also checking out our article on all the common houses in the game and which stands out as the best one.
Which one will it be for you? Keyboard & mouse, or controller? Let us know in the comments below.
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