Seventy-two percent of video gamers in the U.S. go online to play, a five percent rise on 2012, says GameInformer. We’re not just plopping in front of a TV anymore. Todays gamers are playing against people from all over the country and the world and they require the latest technology to stay up with gaming trends.
Gaming computers, wireless headsets and motion sensors should be one, two and three on anyone’s shopping list, and it all rests on a good Internet provider. DSL in particular, according to www.dsl.com, is excellent for multiple users simultaneously. Even Amazon may release a system of its own in response to an equally high interest in the exchange of music and movies, reports TechCrunch.
These and similar web services are well aware of their role in the gaming space, and there is some great gear out there to ensure your next session is neither a waste of time nor bandwidth. The first is a computer known as Alienware.
Alienware
Alienware is, some say, the ultimate machine for video games, including MMORPGs (massive multiplayer online role playing games) and other network-intense programs. The operating system is specifically written for virtual competition, and continues to raise its own bar in the industry. Alienware 17 is the “fifth generation” of the product, Technology Guide reports. The laptop is less than 10 pounds and boasts a 17-inch widescreen monitor with the latest graphics card by Nvidia.
Skullcandy
Skullcandy’s newest wireless PLYR 1 headset matches any gamer’s affinity for sleek online play. The device, says PC Mag, includes both a USB port for connecting to a computer, and optical audio input/output for feeding audio through numerous external devices. With killer Surround Sound™, PLYR 1 is obviously built with the online gamer in mind.
Kinect, Wii and Move
For those who prefer a conventional console, motion sensory games are the newest concept on the market, integrating human motion into the game. Available through Xbox Kinect, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation Move, the technology is the perfect tool for those who prefer something, well, more physical.
But alas, the higher tech you become, the more important a modern Internet connection is. And as a level 90 on World of Warcraft, you know it’s worth it. So take a break from the Sega classics, and see how plugging into a gaming laptop with a wireless headset or any of today’s motion sensors can “1-up” your life in video games.
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