Measuring usability: preference vs. performance
Communications of the ACM
Feasibility and pragmatics of classifying working memory load with an electroencephalograph
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Wiimote vs. controller: electroencephalographic measurement of affective gameplay interaction
Futureplay '10 Proceedings of the International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology
Measuring the impact of game controllers on player experience in FPS games
Proceedings of the 15th International Academic MindTrek Conference: Envisioning Future Media Environments
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Only very few studies exist linking preference in controller usage to physiological effects and user experience (UX). While many games already feature different controller layouts, there is a lack of research on whether giving control to participants over their button choices affects their UX in the game. In our study, participants were given two predetermined button configurations for playing FIFA 12. Their preferences were assessed through electroencephalography (EEG) and a Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ). Our results show no significant difference in EEG intensity between participants using their preferred or non-preferred button settings. Preference also appears to have no significant effect on subjective feelings assessed by the GEQ. We have identified three distinct factors that may have potentially compromised this study. These findings could help to structure future research in this area.