Get set for home gaming
The majority of modern households are now home to at least one gamer. According to a survey of 4,000 American households conducted by the Entertainment Software Association, 64 percent of households own a device used to play video games, with an average of two gamers in each gameplaying home.
Avid gamers understand that having a dedicated and well-equipped setup can really improve the gaming experience. Here are some items that can help create the ultimate gaming area. A large screen
A dedicated television screen can enhance console gaming. Something at least 60 inches with Ultra High Definition and 4K capabilities is ideal. The high resolution enables crystal-clear graphics and vivid colors. Most televisions now come with several HDMI ports, allowing users to easily connect gaming consoles and other peripherals to the TVs. Gaming headphones
Appropriate headphones enable clear surround sound and include a retractable directional microphone to participate in social multiplayer games. Wireless headphones ensure that cords will not impede gaming action. The right keyboard
PC gamers largely rely on keyboards and a mouse to control the action. A keyboard with backlighting and textured rubber feet to keep the device securely planted will allow gamers to play in a darkened room. An ergonomic chair
Gaming chairs come in various styles. Some are similar to office chairs and can serve double duty at a desk, whether one is working on a school project or blasting through a first-person shooter’s tactical field. Other gaming chairs are wired rockers with built-in sound and motion, topped off with comfortable arm rests. Above all, gamers should seek chairs with ergonomic features to promote comfort and avoid fatigue during long hours of play. Speakers or a soundbar
If the gaming room doubles as a home theater, investing in a quality set of speakers or a soundbar can make sensory immersion even more intense. Soundbars and surround-sound speaker systems give players’ ears a rest from headphones. Soundbars offer a compact and often wireless way to improve television sound, and they are usually less expensive and easier to install than surround-sound systems. Consoles
Gamers can choose whether they prefer a PC-based system or freestanding consoles such as those sold by Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft.