| Many people these days use their computers for | | | | computer will be set up identical to the ones for |
| a variety of things, not just work or research but | | | | the console game players. Make sure it fits well in |
| for fun as well. You know that you like to play | | | | your hands, look for a USB connection and take |
| computer games, but if you are going to play | | | | the time to play with them in the store if you can |
| them you should consider getting the accessories | | | | to get a feel for which one you like the best. |
| to make your gaming experience better and | | | | A high quality speaker system with at least two |
| increase the performance of your game playing. | | | | speakers and a subwoofer are a must have for |
| Most of the games that you play will be much | | | | gaming. I am not saying you have to buy the |
| easier to play with a joystick. If you are serious | | | | most expensive set of speakers you can find, but |
| at all about optimizing your game playing you need | | | | you need quality to be able to get the most out |
| to go for a good one here. There joysticks | | | | of the gaming experience. The difference in the |
| available that will include up to eight programmable | | | | sound between average speakers that come with |
| buttons and will also include gaming software that | | | | a computer and a set of more high performance |
| will even allow you to program it to particular | | | | gaming oriented speakers is night and day. |
| games. Get one that is easily plugged in, via USB | | | | You may also want to include a headset, |
| preferably and one that allows for multiple | | | | especially if you are playing late at night and are |
| adjustments. | | | | sharing your home with someone, or you still live |
| If you are playing games on your computer a | | | | at home. With a headset you can play all night and |
| good mouse is not optional, choose a wireless | | | | no one will know, until they try to wake you in |
| optical mouse to get the best performance. | | | | the morning! |
| Having an optical mouse will help give you an edge | | | | You must have lots of RAM. That's short for |
| over those who don't have one. Again one that | | | | random access memory of course, and if you |
| hooks up via USB is preferable, but be aware that | | | | have any intention of playing games with intense |
| since these types use batteries they will need to | | | | graphics, and I know you do, then don't cut |
| be replaced frequently. | | | | yourself short here. This is a simple fact, more |
| Some of the console games will require a | | | | RAM is better period. |
| gamepad and many of those you get for your | | | | |