Joystick or keyboard and mouse?

Keyboard and mouse because pc is awesome.

Depends on the game. FPS, RTS, etc with mouse and keyboard and most other games with a gamepad.

keyboard and mouse

Mostly mouse and keyboard.. i use the 360 controller just for games that are supposed to be played with a pad like Devil May Cry 4

At first I thought this was a question about Battlefield 3 jets

Depends on the game and personal preference really. I do KB+M, but I can see the value of a gamepad, what with ported games and games specifically designed to play better with a gamepad.

I find it difficult to get away from using a controller because I was a hardcore console gamer before building my own PC's. I try to use Kb/M as much as I can now though.

Gamepad for Prince of Persia and racers/sports, keyboard + mouse for FPS, RPG etc. I tried to play Super Meat Boy with keyboard but it turned out that gamepad suited it more, I also had a game that I wanted to play with gamepad but ended up using keyboard + mouse, I can't remember the game though...

I assume by joystick you mean a gamepad. For me I choose the right tool for the job. For FPS, RTS, etc... I use keyboard and mouse. Action games are split depending on their implementation and how they feel. Driving games are played with gamepads. My general approach that I discussed in a different thread is based on where precision is needed. If I need precision in movement I will use a gamepad. If I need precision in aiming I will use a mouse. I also use an actual joystick for space/flight based games on the rare occasion that I play them.

It depends on the type of game and whether I want to play using a TV or a monitor mostly. I tend to always go with the gamepad if it was specifically designed for using one though :)

keyboard and mouse is the best! i suck with joystick.

It really depends on the game.

No preference here, I pwn with both.

Keyboard and mouse

In order of importance: Gamepad -> Joystick -> KB/M

I don't even know which brands still sell joysticks nowadays.

Well, I grew up playing console games, so I'm mostly used to playing PC games also with a controller. The only exception are games that require a lot of managing via menus, like the Sims 3. I have played the Sims 2 on a console with a controller, and it was a pain in the ass compared to using a mouse and a keyboard in the Sims 3 :)

Well, i have never played with the joystick for pc gaming.. (there are certain other games and other joysticks that i use for gaming :DD) and mouse with keyboard works just fine for me

best controller cant get no better!

Gamepad

Keyboard and mouse

Go with what feels better with a certain game.
P.S Why do some people absolutely hate controllers ok I understand that they could hate consoles but why do they rage if someone uses a controler saying something like ''only (isert word here) play with a controller''? Since I got my controller Iwe been playing almost all games with it because it feels so comfy and I can lay back into my chair and relax.

fps - keyboard + mouse! no other option

racing games - i'd say gamepad cause i dont have joytick neither gaming wheel

other games? might stick with gamepad, i tried joystick a couple of times but didnt like

Anything with aiming = Mouse/Keyboard.

RTS/Point and Click/Complicated controls = Mouse/Keyboard.

Racing/3rd person games/2D Platformers/etc... = Controller.

Keyboard & mouse master race. :p