Gaming has become a full-on experience that requires not only your attention in whatever game you are playing but also a sense of comfort. Knowing you are in a relaxed state can do wonders!
Having a comfortable gaming chair and all the tools of the trade is one way to optimize your home gaming experience, yet many gamers simply want to game without any hassles. But what if going through all the hassle is worth it? Just think about customizing your future gaming space to a certain genre and then play themed games within the genre, whether it’s games like mobile blackjack or FPS games like Call of Duty. Sounds so much fun, right? Let’s unpack some cool ways that you can optimize your gaming at home.
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Comfort, always
If you are gaming for hours, you need a proper chair. Not only is ergonomics incredibly important (yes, back and spine support can save you years of pain) but comfort is key to sustaining any hobby or even work routine. Your body and health always come first, so it’s important to listen to its needs. When shopping around for a gaming chair, try not to get one that’s too hard. Find a medium one that works for your body and comfort levels. It is always best to test run the chair you want to buy. What’s great about gaming chairs is that they are designed with comfort in mind.
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Upgrade your computer screen
This one can get quite expensive because computer screens offer some of the best visuals you can think of. This is something that you also must buy with one thing in mind though, “what are my needs and expectations?”. Are you solely after good-quality graphics? Or is it all about the size of the screen? Or a little bit of both? The wonderful thing is that you can also upgrade the graphics card of your PC instead of replacing your screen, and with better graphics comes a better gaming experience.
Cut the lag
Ever play a game and the loading screen takes ages to load the game? Yes, everyone has experienced this one time or the other. One way to ease this stress is to switch to a solid-state hard drive. SSDs were introduced by SanDisk in 1991. They are solid-state storage devices that use an integrated circuit assembly to store your data.
In most cases, it uses flash memory and functions as secondary storage. An example would be when someone with a 1TB PlayStation 5 adds to its existing storage using an SSD. The SSD can then be used to store any in-game data without the PlayStation using any of its internal storage. Now, this can perfect your gaming experience as hours, days, weeks, months, and years of gaming data do add up, and storing it on SSDs cuts the stress of removing data from your device.
Sound quality
Another factor in optimizing your in-home gaming experience is having the correct sound. You don’t need thousands of dollars worth of equipment because the affordable ones are great if you know exactly what you are after. Sound quality does play an important part in your overall gaming experience. Opt for equipment that offers an experience in the form of sounding more realistic for a fully immersive experience. Surround sound also offers you the opportunity to feel completely part of the game. Just watch out for those jump scares if you are playing something from the horror genre.
Super fast internet
We simply cannot live without the internet. Our lives completely revolve around it, so we require the best possible internet connection. In some parts of the world, the internet is a hot commodity and comes at an excessive cost for better quality networks. No one wants a game to lag while they are in battle, so look out for service providers with a good record of accomplishment in both service delivery and service offering. Opt for uncapped internet, you don’t want to run out midway through the month.
Center your space
Where your game can also have an impact on how you game. Take into consideration the space where your PC or console is set up. Is there enough natural light (so important) coming through, are there enough windows for fresh air, is your desk big enough, etc.
All of this plays a vital role in having a wonderful gaming experience. If possible, have your gaming set up in a space away from the social spaces like the living room or even your bedroom, as social spaces are meant for relaxation and company. While gaming can offer both of these things, gaming can often be stressful too, and sometimes sitting in your own space helps to mitigate those feelings.