Gaming is a massive industry. Of course, it always has been, but recently with lockdown, it has gained more popularity. Let’s look at some tips on how to have the optimal gaming experience.
Set up your gaming environment
Before you even start your actual gaming, you need to make sure you have the best setup for an optimal experience. This includes all the outside factors that will affect your gaming.
Check your network connection
While it can be fun to game alone, it can get a bit boring after a while. When playing with friends, if they are with you, then the screen can get a bit crowded. Playing online solves these problems.
Having a slow connection can quickly ruin your experience when gaming. Make sure you have a fast connection that can handle your gaming needs. Don’t let your ISP (internet service provider) slow down your connection, and cause a laggy game.
A good solution to this is to use a VPN to encrypt your data and change your location. This can also be helpful for finding new friends to play with, as you can connect to different networks around the world.
Make sure you are comfortable
Chair
Sitting for a long period of time in the wrong chair can lead to long-term joint and back pain, according to NBC. You want to make sure you also have the most comfortable setup when gaming. Since you will be gaming for quite a long time, you should always have a comfortable place to sit. Get yourself a nice recliner or even a gaming chair to make sure you avoid a sore back.
Snacks
Having something to eat and drink is also crucial for your experience. Make sure to have some snacks and drinks on hand to minimize interruptions.
Sound
A high-quality sound system is crucial to have the best experience. You could sit in a quiet room with high-quality speakers. Alternatively, gamers enjoy using headphones. Many headsets come with built-in speakers, allowing constant communication with your fellow gamers.
Choose your gaming hardware wisely
The second and arguably the most important thing to think about when gaming is what kind of hardware you have. This means what platform you want to use.
You don’t necessarily have to choose just one. Many serious gamers have multiple platforms and simply use different ones for different games. Most of these platforms have platform specific games as well, so make sure you are happy with your options.
PC Gaming
A PC is thought to be the best way to do your gaming. This is mainly due to the high level of customization that is possible with a PC. Also, the fact that you can always upgrade the processor, graphics card, and much more to have the highest level of performance as opposed to fixed hardware on consoles or mobile devices.
The only downsides are that you have to have a bit more technical knowledge and possibly a slightly higher budget to build the gaming PC you want. Many people also complain that there is no controller for a PC, however, one can be purchased that is compatible with your PC.
Console Gaming
Of course, there is always the old-fashioned way to game. Using a gaming console. These days, there are many gaming consoles, each with its own capabilities. Obviously, the consoles of today are a huge upgrade from the ones of the 80s.
The main benefits with consoles is how user-friendly they are. Almost no technical knowledge is needed when using a console. Simply unbox it and plug it in, and you can start gaming immediately. Its ease of use is great for most people, and consoles always come with their own controllers.
Mobile Gaming
It’s hard to imagine a world without smartphones. Nearly everyone you meet nowadays has one. The number of smartphone users in the world has surpassed 3.5 billion according to statistics. Something people don’t realize is how powerful they are. Many people simply use their smartphones for gaming.
Of course, the graphics and screen are much smaller than consoles or PCs, however, there are many games that are specific to mobile devices. These have gained popularity as smartphones have continued to evolve.
VR Gaming
While VR(virtual reality) isn’t a platform of its own, it does deserve a mention. Many of these platforms offer VR capabilities.
In Conclusion
These days, gaming has become a huge part of our society. Many people have even turned their passion for gaming into full-time jobs.
Whether you do it as a hobby or as your profession. You always want to make sure your experience is the best. Set up your space next time and game on your preferred platform and see how much more exciting your experience can be.
