Official Blizzard Quote:
One of the reasons why we're exploring the idea of a console version of Diablo 3 because we feel that the controls and the style of the game lend itself to a console.
This line of thinking is pretty hard to dispute because he pretty much hit the nail on the head. Sure, many diehard Diablo fans are going to argue and say that it just doesn't make sense on consoles because it isn't "Diablo" if it isn't on my computer, but there's no arguing the fact that these controls would feel great when used with a controller. The analog sticks would work wonders for spellcasting and movement, and ironically (or purposely!) there are just enough buttons on the controller to match up with the spellbar and UI.
Official Blizzard Quote:
With some of our early experiments in putting a direct control scheme into the game via a 360-like analogue controller, I've been, 'Oh this feels even better, with direct control...'
To help show off this direct control (because hey, who wants to hear me preach?), malu05 from SC2Mapster has made a demonstration of just what exactly Diablo with a console controller would look like. I'd also like to throw out there, that I was able to playtest the Torchlight 360 console version and the game really did feel much better with direct control. If you want to read my review of TL360, head to the RunicGamesFansite.
Yes, he really is controlling the character with the controller!
You can plug anything into your computer. You could probably find a way to plug your toaster into your computer.
It looks and seems like the could flow nicely with a controller, but I wonder how it would work with certain skills like Leap attack with the barb, or meteor with the wizard. When using these skills, you pick a certain point on the screen to either leap to, or shower with meteors. I'm not sure how you can do that with a controller, unless they just used a set distance for these skills, and you just aimed them from your player.
so i find this a future development.
beats me to know why d2 wasnt ported to a console, its not like its allot of controlls <.<
I can tell you, that the console game will not be coming out at the same time as the PC. The only console that it might come out is the 360, but it's still a long shot. It's only been 6 or 8 months since they started writing code for the console game, if that.
This way i'll try to experiment playing D3 on my arcade fightstick!
wow
That just feels... wrong..and inappropriate... and dirty..
..I like it
Before I rant, get this: I have to say movement controls can feel better (its analog) and the fact you can more easily play on your big screen is fantastic.
// begin rant
Why would a Diablo fan argue that it isn't "Diablo"? Blizzard won't remove any content. Its Diablo. Fans arguing it isn't "Diablo" are ignorant. I realize thats not meant to be taken literally, but how else could you take it? Of course it can't be the exact same game. Surely they aren't gonna throw in some stormtroopers here, and a few Master Chiefs over there and call it Diablo. So how is it not Diablo? Again -- it is Diablo!
Claiming it "lends itself" to consoles is just nonsensical.
At this point, you may say "What a babbling idiot! No facts! He hasn't played it on console yet! Its gotta be so much better!" Oh-ho... Hold up. I have facts.
I bet these tasks are going to be SO much easier on console! I can't wait! I'm all giddy!!! So here's whats going to be easy:
Targeting mobs at the back of groups
Looking through inventory
Managing inventory
Dealing with vendors
Stashing goods
Selecting skills
Browsing stats
Picking up loot when theres a ton of loot
Experimenting with unlimited respec
Here's a good reference for everyone. This is totally better than Diablo on PC, by leaps and bounds. YouTube video of Diablo on Playstation
Give me a break. Its going to be Menu Browser 3 unless they come up with some kind of break through in control devices. Oh wait! We have one on PC! Its called a mouse!
// end rant
I R confused. Unless I'm a complete idjot and didn't catch your sarcasm, all those things listed seem like they would be very difficult to achieve with an analog stick.