I tried Controller for 7 Days - Is Aim Assist broken?

►I have about 10,000 hours on Mouse and Keyboard, so I wanted to try controller for a week to see just how busted Aim Assist is.
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[@Bwoliv16]

The overall construction and execution of this video are top-tier. Excellent work, kandy and collaborators!

[@santinodirosa5047]

Ong

[@vampritchey]

FR! This video was so entertaining, ALL the hard work was definitely worth it

[@JoeJiJoestar]

the boom is a side character 😂

[@r1dls492]

literaly came down to make this comment!

[@white9358]

Motivates me after watching. Gotta try harder on controller

[@TopDesu]

Love the cinematic cut scenes and your synergy between you and boom is just next level. That was super fun to watch!

[@realbirb]

The edits were actaully amazing in this video 🤣. Boomrazzle always makes the video a blast, with the funny voices and imrpov, to your guys' chemistry and just his personality in general. ^-^

[@rigab30]

The cuts to master and apprentice skits are on point, the improv are out of this world!

[@pavlebn]

Didn't expect to like this video that much tbh... It's my first time on your channel and I thought this would be a real grind (documentary style) and you'd already know the basics. I've been a mkb player forever and have never played a single fps on the controller so this video was just 22 mins of pure fun because of how well it resonated with me. So glad to have found your channel :)

[@typicalwraithmain1119]

I remember back in Season 3 you said you'd probably never play controller, and now here we are, I've been waiting for this day for years

[@iuritur3276]

I loved this video, not because of the MnK vs Controller thing I don't even play cross-platform anymore, but the support he gave while learning controller and the quote "moments of extreme growth, moments of flat feeling like nothing has changed" really stood out to me. We all need a friend like that.

[@Boomrazzle]

That was the best Apex video I have ever seen. not biased.

[@moolody]

this video was so much fun! the video concept was so good and perfectly executed by you and boom with your back and forth banter, loved it !!

[@benadkins8153]

I was having a pretty bad day but this video really helped, it was hilarious! Thank you kandy ❤️

[@OrangeAlbatrossYT]

With roughly 4,000 hours in Apex on controller, I just want to say I really appreciate your approach and that it wasn't an aim assist bash or anything along those lines. Nothing but respect for you.

[@kandyrew]

thanks buddy

[@kannankichu1997]

I bet even after 4000 hours you are still using training wheels?

[@OrangeAlbatrossYT]

@@kannankichu1997 Care to elaborate?

[@perfecttoast4342]

@@kannankichu1997 ?

[@MikeRotch11]

@@OrangeAlbatrossYT He probably means you haven't turned off aim assist, entirely missing the point.

[@sleepin4lyf]

I gotta say Kandy... I commented a few weeks ago about how I love watching you and your buddies play games for fun and this is serious some awesome content... keep it up! also phenomenal editing!

[@sammasters8456]

I am so here for this Kandy and Boom content! You two bring out the best in each other for sure. Also love the new edit style! Keep up the good work!

[@LeMimePug]

The edition for this video is GOD. I'm glad that Kandy now realizes the controller is not an "invencible aim assist that always hit 100%"

[@flixs1353]

No way your using this to say controller isn't op dude is as on mnk he's not gonna be cracked on roller

[@hazedxp2300]

@@flixs1353 bruh have you ever used controller because I've experienced both. You got to be a real idiot to think controller is better than keyboard and mouse

[@GodsDissapointment]

@@flixs1353 duh that's the whole point. M&K players always says controller takes no skill and that they might just switch to controller to dominate. This video is a perfect example that aim assist isn't as op as yall think it is.

[@kingdunos]

@@GodsDissapointment i havent played controller in 2 years, then recently i played controller and i was beaming everyone

[@jesse2436]

editing*

[@trismethod]

it’s crazy because maybe because I’ve played both kbam & controller all my life it’s easier to just swap between the two & perform, but you’d think with a genuine understanding of the game mechanics it wouldn’t be that hard, but then again, kandy had 0 controller experience what’s so ever prior to this, just shows how different the two worlds are.

[@-allornothing-]

yeah it takes 5 times more time to get that level on MK if new to it.

[@samuelN3047]

This was one of the very many top tier most enjoyable videos ever from Kandy, this one just constantly had me engaged and/or laughing hysterically lol. Great work with the editing too! Everything was good about it.

[@stitch.game7]

Amazing video, I loved the change in formatting it was so fun and worked so well with yours and booms type of humor.

[@GiosGoreGrotto]

I appreciate the extra editing you guys did for this vid. Good work kandy!

[@KEISUKEI_]

I love the editing of this video also good luck on your controller journey Kandy!!

[@MrStickm]

This video was so good! Funny, witty, so well edited. The little sound effects and cut scenes, it's like a 1000 easter eggs of hilarity.

[@badger1858]

Aim assist whiners be like; "Controller is OP but I won't switch over because it's actually not."

[@MooSaDoFamily]

The one frame from Invincible at the end was gold! However i liked the slower paced editing better.

[@ewanmitchell5897]

Yh this editing style is so fun and great I can't express how happy and there is nothing I wouldnt change other than maybe it being abit too edited at some points if I had to give some constructive criticism but overall its great and I'm excited to see how this channel morphs and evolves

[@pepsiguygaming3647]

Best video ever love it I don’t care how long I have to wait for these videos

[@okarss]

This must have taken so long to produce but wow... so well done.

[@mistersuspiciousshow]

I adore the editing and banter between two of my favorite Apex creators. Well done, my goodness. Keep it up!

[@dugtheundead]

I love seeing this cause man is the community always been so divided on this. I think roller doesn't deserve all the hate. They both have pros and cons to them

[@TAKUMISEGI]

i love how staycation got to the point where he plays 2 inputs, and that is what i have been doing for the past few 2 months and it does feel very good to switch things up.

[@brianajones6125]

I love the extra effort put into this video with the editing, but I think for me it was a littleeeeee bit overkill. I'd love to see something in-between this and your previous videos!!

[@TheMrfuzzyface]

Yeah if they dial it back a bit it would be fine but it was over saturated.

[@hellothere3962]

Yeah too fact paced. I liked sitting back and relaxing to a Kandy video, not getting blasted with subtitles, sound effects, zoom ins, every 10 seconds

[@younglingslayer2896]

I don't have ADHD so yes please tone it down a little

[@beetaborger5464]

I fw the new edits and the funny parts of the video keep up the good work!

[@FreiTheDerg]

Love the video. Editing is so chaotic but it fits so well lmao. As a lifelong controller player, I appreciate the video; a true look into the mind of a controller player. The struggles, the grindset... soon, the student shall become the Apex Predator 😳

[@kupi_luwak330]

KANDY!!! I love the new editing and overall style!!! great job man! you and boom always seem to make each other, and me laugh, and its great to see. much love my guy

[@kandyrew]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Patter]

Give the editor a raise, this is so good

[@magnus-3938]

Love the incorporation of FALCON KICK and FALCON PUNCH. Was waiting for SHOW YA MOVES

[@waseem9001]

The editing in this video is so inspiring for someone just creating content! You really killed it Kandy

[@oneonly9891]

i love the new editing

[@mcspiffington]

I grew up on roller as most of us did, i havnt touched one since 2017. However i pulled out my old ps4 controller and absolutely popped off. All i did was set up these configs and have a little warm up slap so i wasnt fumbling over my fingers. No claw or anything like that, just standard grip. Its busted, hella busted. Im a movement guy, i like doing fancy tricks to dip duck dip dive and dodge my way to safety. It's just not possible anymore. I felt like i was literally grabbing hold of players and putting my muzzle on their foreheads while they were zip gliding and doing the fancy wallbounces and being a movement player myself i can feel it when im being the guy. This needs to change just purely on a balance argument. This aim assist is that strong that only 20% of diamond/masters are NOT on a roller... Top tier mnk players have switched which i think says everything you need to hear.

[@peterschruff3055]

The editing of this episode is off the charts. Absolutely amazing content.

[@RenonTTV]

The fact that he was 1 clipping people in the first week with no prior controller knowledge just shows how busted AA is lol. Brand new mnk players won't learn to 1 clip for a looong time

[@Drewo567]

Skill issue u do it and come back although I will admit mnk is hard only because ur hands are spaced out more which makes it harder to learn.

[@schizoidepitaph]

This content is amazing, but I feel like the video editing isn't what I'm comfortable with, the editing before it's like kandy-ish(?) and now it's like the typical gamer editing with no more Kandy essence in it, like I could watch your old videos all day without being irritated but now with this kind of editing I can't watch more than 3 minutes. I'm just being honest here, thank you kandyrew for bringing us the good content as always 👍

[@pixiewee]

Glad to see the new editor is working , its looking great, one thing I have to say is what the heck are those button binds like lmao XD

[@adammcdonald9540]

Not gonna lie I miss your old content, I feel like this new content is only for the kids man. It was hard to keep watching

[@edwardchester1]

Absolutely the same.

[@illwhiz]

Was watching the video while working not really paying attention and Boom " Marvel Vs Capcom 2 " player select screen music enters and memory is unlocked! Thank You

[@zwappo6839]

Editing is top tier, would love to see more videos in this style in the future!

[@sobeva1238]

Cant believe I watched the whole thang! Great video Kandy!

[@staycationtg]

The edit where you were injecting aim assist 💀 😂

[@noxlotl_]

Kandy and Boom content always makes my day~ This was really fun to watch

[@hellothere3962]

Although the editing was great i felt it was almost too fast paced. Kandyrew videos were awesome because of how chill they were so I hope that comes back from time to time !

[@francisvortex5785]

The way you did this video makes me watch to keep watching your future videos

[@vizualjockey4419]

I’ll preface by saying I very rarely write KZbin comments, however… Kandy, you and your team/friends have really dialed in these videos. You’re on the short list of Apex KZbinrs that really know how to tell a story. That and your banter with Boom has gotta be the best this game has seen.

[@StixStickley]

This was too good! I was laughing out loud at work, bursting out laughing the entire video 😂 amazing content Kandy and Boom! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@roilopez4274]

controller aim aisist is really strong when it comes to beaming close range but it makes up for the lack of movement potentiall so as a pc player i think its pretty balanced especially when it comes to aim asist on pc using a controller since it is a little bit lower (since most pcs give you a preformance boost in fps against the 60 fps on a ps4 or xbox 1)

[@ramsaybolton9151]

There is no lack of movement potential lol. Controller on PC has access to the same shit through steam configs. It's busted that a controller can now superglide within 3 ft of you to absolutely shred you in close range where it's hardest for mouse to track. Also steam data shows that 90% of the steam users are on weaker hardware than a ps4.

[@Se7en_e1even]

If you lack movement turn your sens up, stop being a 3-2 bot.

[@fazehank5311]

@@ramsaybolton9151 anyone using configs is cheating dont complain sbout one input method cuz some kid thinks hes good for pressing 1 button

[@takoda100]

​@@Se7en_e1eventhe same movement is literally impossible from mnk to controller 😂 you must not play the game

[@Se7en_e1even]

@@fazehank5311 you don’t need any config to do all movement on PC, u can literally do it on settings. Most use config to change visual and have less visual clutter. But when u plugin your controller u instantly have less visual clutter and less aim punch.

[@mvh-]

14 years on a controller, 10 years playing shooting games and 3 years playing apex with a few hiatuses and Kandyrew is better at apex controller player than me

[@Jyro099]

As a 2 time diamond and controller player all my life, I can definitely say keyboard and mouse has way more benefit's then controller, but I also feel like when you're used to both it's they're both easy to use. Using controller is still probably easier if you haven't used both because of aim assist though, it helps with being able to fine tune your aim so you can hit targets easier.

[@dequasont1063]

I disagree. Aim is significantly more important than movement in apex. And when that rotational aim assist tracks player movements at 40-60% lock on AND reacts to any change in movement (eg strafing) with a reaction time of 0ms. Average human has a reaction time of about 220ms. Literally most of the aiming on controller is done by a computer and that isn’t an opinion

[@JulianJohnJunior]

@@dequasont1063 if aim assist helps so much then why do the randoms i get paired with on console miss their shots or only have 100 damage? lol

[@gcc989]

@@JulianJohnJunior cuz the average person is shit at games. That's the issue. For most people aim assist is necessary, at higher levels it's ridiculous. I'm a hybrid player and always use roller endgame where it's all close range

[@Mutterschwein]

​@@JulianJohnJunior Because they're at the bottom of the barrel and probably barely knows what to press. An average MnK player will struggle to crack armor at close range in one clip but an average roller player can accidentally one-clip someone lol

[@JulianJohnJunior]

@@Mutterschwein Damn, I must have poor luck if my randoms cannot accidentally clip someone and just die without doing any damage despite having a fully kitted set of weapons.

[@DemetriusHarmon]

i was on ur twitch when u were talking about the new edit style, i enjoy it alot

[@mauriciocardenas5956]

Ok, I am a big fan of Kandy but i want to give some constructive criticism on the new style. It at times seems a little excessive. Sometimes it seems like there is a little to much editing and memes being thrown in. I know people enjoyed the older edits and videos because it was just a vibe (The Lo-Fi music, the stories Kandy and Boom would share, the minimal editing). I know Kandy is experimenting and trying new things, and i 100% believe he will fine tune everything and find a balance within the edits. And of course I will 100% be watching every upcoming video not only because Kandy is my favorite apex creator but also because im excited to see where Kandy will push his content next! Love You Kandy!

[@atbender89]

Always fun to see Kandy and Boom. And this video really does show how playing on controller. Good job.

[@Natsuki29]

It always baffles me when people say the have never used controller, in other words a console for gaming, was yall born with a high enough spec gaming pc sat next to you to be playing fps' like these since early?

[@Bigboats619]

I’ve been playing keyboard mouse since the 90s, so yes I’ve never really had a reason to get a console. Never had the urge to use controller only in driving, and fighting games really.

[@xxthelostasianxx]

this was an amazing video. the editor, AMAZING! also love your chemistry with BOOM lol. i couldnt stop laughing.

[@xxhidanxx433]

Finding your settings for controller is important not gonna lie I use Advanced look controls over regular sensitivitys cause I have enough experience

[@kashiro2492]

Love this style of editing I havemt laughed this hard in a while

[@ttv_izatrini6173]

so glad you made this. at the end of the day, we already knew m&k players were just makin excuses but heres proof. controller takes skill.

[@flixs1353]

What proof lmao this is evidence it's broken he's beaming more then players with 2000 hours on mnk

[@diablo3931]

@@flixs1353 ur probs a mouse and keyboard player who cant except the fact that controller players arent as good as pc kids

[@lucadepiro4110]

@@flixs1353 he's beaming players who don't strafe, or strafe in only one direction when shooting, look how easy they are to hit

[@omegaPhix]

@@lucadepiro4110 tracking strafes is exactly where controllers shine

[@lucadepiro4110]

@@omegaPhix if that was the case everybody would be one clipping every enemy but that's not the case. What I'm saying is that seeing a player's with thousands of hours into apex, one clipping some bronze opponent who doesn't strafe is to be expected. He wasn't really tracking most of them, he was placing his crossair on them and just hold fire and they wouldn't move out of the way, it's really easy

[@kelseyshea6735]

New editing and Boom/Kandy tomfoolery??? A perfect match!

[@Aphotic_Ablaze]

As you can all see. Aim assist doesnt help much. Controller player only have 1 thumb to aim with that they also need to use to hit 4 other buttons.

[@kozie3345]

yes it does lmao

[@Aphotic_Ablaze]

@@kozie3345 did you watch the video? his aim was horrid. He openly talks about how hard it is to aim with controller now. Try aiming while also spamming crouch, oh wait you cant cause you need to use the same thumb to aim, reload, crouch, jump, and change weapons. Also you can have your sensitivity low and still 180 instantly by swiping your mouse. You cant do that with controller if your sensitivity is low it takes forever to turn around if someone is behind you.

[@kozie3345]

@@Aphotic_Ablaze i came from controller ☠️ i play keyboard now it is so much harder to track and aim on keyboard and mouse unless u really put in the time controller i was 1 clipping people so often compared to me on keyboard dont come at me with a opinion unless you played both

[@kozie3345]

@@Aphotic_Ablaze and i did the same thing you just have a really basic controller setup. I used L2 to crouch R2 for interact L1 to aim R1 to shoot. R3 to jump this setup allowed me to do everything not my fault u play on basic controls

[@aaronthewook1342]

Hands down probably my new favorite Kandy video

[@gokux9000]

I love that this is a perfect representation that aim assist is not as broken as what PC players make it out to be. You still have to aim. You still have to be good.

[@ariarimeowmeow]

A lot of people exxagerrate the strength of AA, like you said you do still have to aim. However hitting people for 140+ playing on a whole new input for a few days is far easier than mouse and keyboard, tracking is far far harder and you would need at least a couple weeks of aim training to even be somewhat competent if youre new to mnk.

[@MuhammadSharifuddinNPC]

Best comedy bit ever, I died from lack of oxygen laughing continuously

[@JovanneyH]

Who ever edited this is a huge fan of Classic Fighting game music and I love it!

[@Blake-nh5pk]

The inclusion of MVC2’s soundtrack was a great touch

[@cheesy_potato9243]

2:25 Lifeline: **walks into the line of fire** “AIM ASSIST😂”

[@macbaconboi6382]

Love the new style of editing. Keep it up bro

[@VIBEXVIBEZ]

brooooo just seeing a pro be like this again makes me love him even more love you kandy

[@mtl10]

Kandy, I love the editing style mix ups you've been adding in lately. The "falco punch" thing had me fucking dying laughing

[@lildjay480]

21:06 had me dying 😂 slowly coming over the hill to see caustic beating tf out of someone

[@dizzymcdizz]

I love how Kandy is lowkey proving AA isn't a huge game changer... and that there is alot of skill still required. Plus alot of top tier roller players play CLAW which 90% of average roller players don't coz its feels awkward and uncomfortable. Love Kandy and Boom, they remind me of me and my buddy I play with..

[@TedDansonsGhost]

Watched this on stream with boom and kandy’s commentary and still had to come watch again. Great video Grasshopper Rew

[@in8_ras]

2:28 The way the Gibby joins in the laughter 🤣🤣🤣

[@larryduvall8512]

This is one of the funniest videos you have made I love the edits and the story edits a masterpiece

[@thatmanalex2343]

I love the editing on this video! Very entertaining 👏

[@NathanGuy95]

This was a video. I was laughing throughout well played you could actually genuinely see the improvements throughout the week well played

[@fuzeartemis5584]

Love this editing alot and I'm gonna miss the chill kandy vids but this was very enjoyable

[@adrianquesada-gomez1693]

Bro ur new editor is amazing xd. Thank you for this new wonderful content kandy😌.

[@georgieboy1999]

Editing for this video is dope. You and Boom are hilarious

[@Al0neStillAlive]

Having to deal with keyboard idiots on a console game is a lot more frustrating than PC players having to deal with controllers.

[@iuritur3276]

On God like I don't even bother you now 😂

[@cruel_gaming5752]

I watch you all the time sometimes I forget to like but this video is probably the best video I’ve seen on KZbin in my existence!!

[@אדםזיו-י4ס]

I realy enjoyed this video keep up the great work, kandy and boom never stop being enertaining

[@hemlig3939]

God tier editing, i hated that the super fast ”among us” made me laugh everytime hahaha

[@airo_001]

Kandy is that the Marvel v Capcom 2 OST I hear?! Hilariously great video by the way, one of your best easily

[@xBigJoeTV]

Excellent video man, editing was terrific 🤣🤣🤣

[@TxKota]

I genuinely enjoy the meme edits and the editing of your story telling such a great video ❤️

[@steven6986]

This was honestly one of the funniest vids I have watched on YT in a long time!

[@TheGoldenApex]

Idk why I just found this video, but I loved it, keep up the good work!!!

[@horacionivar2869]

that ash with the falcon kick had me laughing out loud and wheezing🤣🤣

[@ZDPQC]

There is no better banter than Boom and Kandy. Please if anything just do a podcast so I can hear you guys talk with each other so I can feel like I have friends! PLEASE! lol

[@actual_ape1126]

The 3 round thing at 13:30 is so funny im actually dying

[@matiaslammi2725]

This type editing is pure 🔥

[@NashTown87]

What is this new editing style with Kandy? Is he paying someone to make this chibi character and the very meme soundbite KZbin style video editing?

[@zd_memes]

The editing on this is phenomenal. Would love to see more vids like this

[@SamSullyV]

I really like the edits in the video. If this is what you were talking about before this is a positive change for the channel

[@sean_elchapo]

Greatest apex video I’ve ever seen. I died laughing throughout this vid.

[@fabianrojas8639]

Top video tier. The editing was FIIIIIRE