what are the usual keyboard controls for games?

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AdamStrange(Posted 2013) [#1]
Currently I am using:
up/down arrow for dive/rise
left/right arrow for left/right
alt for power
ctrl for fire
shift for bomb

What are other combinations people would recommend?


big10p(Posted 2013) [#2]
Add a 'Define Keys/Controls' option?


GfK(Posted 2013) [#3]
W/A/S/D - especially if you're combining mouse control.

But yeah, if you're using keys they need to be redefineable.


AdamStrange(Posted 2013) [#4]
no mouse control, but there will be full joypad support for ps3 and 360 controllers


GaryV(Posted 2013) [#5]
If there is no mouse control, please use the arrow keys. Some folks hate WASD. Key bindings are a must though, so everybody can adjust it to their particular preferences.


dawlane(Posted 2013) [#6]
What are other combinations people would recommend?
Depends on what type of game really.
W/A/S/D+ mouse is something more for FPS 3D games.
Many computers in the 80/90's didn't use a mouse for games. You only had a choice of Keyboard or/with one buttoned Joystick.
One keyboard combination used to be Q=Up/A=Down/O=Left/P=Right/Bottom Row or Space=Fire.
But keyboard controls need to be user definable.


big10p(Posted 2013) [#7]
I could never get on with WASD - controlling movement with my left hand - which may go some way to explaining why I also never really enjoyed playing any FPS game.


xlsior(Posted 2013) [#8]
Greatly prefer cursor keys over WASD as well