The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin plays well on both controller and touch, but each suits a different type of player: controllers are best for precise combat and long sessions, while touch is better for short, casual play and portability. Your ideal input depends on where you play most (couch/desk vs on‑the‑go) and how serious you are about raids and bosses.
- Mobile (touch + optional mobile controllers)
- Origin launches on iOS/Android with standard virtual joystick + skill buttons and supports external controllers via the OS (e.g., Backbone, Kishi, Bluetooth pads).
- Touch is fully usable for story and exploration but can feel cramped during fast, multi‑enemy fights.
- PC (keyboard/mouse + controller)
- The Steam version lists controller support on PCGamingWiki and allows keyboard/mouse remapping.
- Emulators like BlueStacks/MuMu also provide keyboard mapping and gamepad support, so PC players can choose either scheme.
- PS5
- PS5 gameplay showcases smooth DualSense control, with standard 3D action bindings (movement, attacks, dodge, swap, skills).
- Console impressions mention that camera and movement feel more natural on controller than on mouse/keyboard in the beta.
When controller is better
Controller is ideal if you care about combat performance and comfort.
- Pros
- Analogue movement and smoother camera for dodging big telegraphs and positioning in boss fights; mouse/keyboard testers specifically noted the camera felt “glitchy” and would likely feel better on controller.
- Easier to execute swap‑combo attacks and Ults consistently in hectic fights, which are core to Origin’s combat flow.
- More comfortable for long sessions, especially raids or extended exploration on PC/PS5.
- Best for
- PS5 players by default.
- PC players doing hard content, especially co‑op raids and bosses.
- Mobile players using controller grips (Kishi/Backbone/etc.) who want near‑console feel on the go.
When touch controls are better
Touch works well if you mostly play casually or in short bursts.
- Pros
- Always available on mobile, no extra hardware needed.
- Fine for story, exploration, dailies, and light farming, where perfect dodges and swap timings matter less.
- Cons
- Virtual sticks and clustered buttons feel worse during fast, multi‑target fights, and the flashy VFX can make finger placement and positioning harder to track.
- Long sessions can be tiring on hands and battery compared to controller on PC/PS5.
- Best for
- Players who mainly clear dailies and story during commutes or short breaks.
- People without access to a console/PC or mobile controller grip.
Which input should you use?
Use this simple rule of thumb:
- Choose controller if:
- You plan to push bosses, raids, or co‑op seriously.
- You play mostly on PS5 or PC, or on mobile with a good controller grip.
- Choose touch if:
- You’re mainly in it for the story, exploration, and casual farming on phone.
- You rarely do high‑end multiplayer or only jump on PC/PS5 occasionally.
Origin supports all three styles well, but for high‑difficulty content and long sessions, a controller (on PS5 or PC, or via mobile grips) is the best fit for most players.
