Every gamer needs his own lair to fight dragons, fly spaceships, and battle make-believe armies. That’s right, you need a dark room in the house to fill with gaming accessories. And, of course, the centrepiece itself, the gaming PC. The perfect game cave is kitted out with the best technology and is designed for one thing only: gaming. It’s time to purge your spare bedroom, gut it, and fill it with games. We recently made one for ourselves, and it was the best decision we ever made. Now, it’s our turn to pass the wisdom on to you. Here’s what you need to get started.
Speakers and monitor
When it comes to gaming accessories, we have two very firm priorities. They are custom speakers and custom monitors. The essence of gaming is getting lost in other worlds and fantasies. It’s exploring new places and forgetting about the real world. That means making everything as realistic as possible. You need the sharpest graphics and highest definition screen monitor to reflect that. Next, you need speakers that reflect the clarity of the soundtrack and sound effects. With good speakers and monitors, you get lost in another world. Check out some of the best on puregaming.net.
Gaming PC
If you’re going to the trouble of building an awesome gaming lair, then you need the custom PC to match. A gaming computer is a must-have for any serious player. Why? Because, you want an undisturbed, highly responsive gaming experience. Custom PCs have cooling systems built in to stop them overheating. They don’t have any other software onboard, so all of the processing power is dedicated to the game. There’s no homework taking up vital disc space. Say goodbye to lagging forever.
Gaming keyboard
A word of warning here. Some ‘so-called’ gaming keyboards are nothing more than normal keyboards with blue lights on them. You need to look for the real deal! You’re looking for a keyboard with the ability to set macros. That means condensing multi-button commands into just one key. You also need an anti-ghosting keyboard. This makes sure that when you press multiple buttons, they’re all registered at once. The best ones now also come with apps and cloud capability to save your settings.
Virtual reality
Virtual reality is about to bring an enormous shift to gaming. The Oculus Rift headset is the most talked-about gaming accessory in the world, ever. Set for release in 2016, it will revolutionize the way we immerse ourselves into games. Get your name down for the pre-order, and make sure your lair is virtual-reality ready.
Gaming chair
The only thing left to do is invest in a gaming throne! You need a deep, comfortable seat so that you can lock into hours of pure gaming. The best chairs are equipped with buttons and controllers. That means you can add extra function to your experience. They’re not cheap, but they’re worth every penny, trust us.
Last of all, be sure to follow our Weekly One-Up for all the best games for your new lair!
There you have it, gamers. Now you’ve created the ultimate game cave! We’ll see you in a couple of months.
