Online gaming has exploded in recent years and only continues to grow. With new developments in technology, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible.
People play games online for numerous reasons, whether it be for pleasure or competitively, there’s normally something out there for everyone, with people tending to play first-person shooters, racing simulators, strategy games, and even casino gaming. The possibilities for online gaming are literally endless.
In this article, we’ll be looking into what are the best bits of tech to give you that extra push to get ahead of your opponents, or even to just enjoy your experience more!
Remote controllers
The remote controller is the thing you most associate with gaming and is one of the most important pieces of equipment for your setup. A good controller can give you an edge over other players, giving you a better chance of winning. Nowadays, controllers come in all different shapes, sizes, and price points, with something for every level of player available.
Some companies offer a ‘pro’ controller, which tends to have additional features compared to the standard model, which can consist of adjustable and removable buttons and sticks and additional buttons on the back, which you can map to your own preference. When split seconds matter in games, being able to press a button quicker than your opponent can be the difference between winning and losing.
Virtual reality
Virtual reality has been around for a long time; however, it wasn’t until the early 2010s that it really took off. It can be used in many different ways, such as feeling like you’re really behind a formula one steering wheel or you’re a real-life Jedi Knight, you can even use it to pretend you’re really in a casino playing slot machines!
There is an endless supply of games available for virtual reality, and with more and more developers being able to create new games, there are potentially many more to come!
Headset
Using a headset can make or break a first-person shooter game. The difference between hearing someone’s footsteps round a corner or not. That’s why it’s a good idea to invest in a decent pair of headphones for your gaming setup.
A headset is generally one of the more reasonably priced items you can add; however, like any other item on this list, depending on how serious you want to be, you can end up spending a lot on a top of the range pair.
If you want to get ahead of the game, we suggest ditching the old, worn-out pair and investing in a new, fresh headset!
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming is a relatively new system that virtually allows players to play their favorite games anywhere in the world providing they’ve got a good internet connection.
With cloud gaming, you’re essentially streaming your own game off an online server. This means that if you’re on a business trip, visiting family, or just anywhere away from your home console or PC, you can still log in and play the latest games available.
Using cloud gaming also means you don’t need to invest in any high-powered consoles or computers, as all the work is done for you, all you need is a stable internet connection, and you’re good to go!
Using a monitor
Depending on how your gaming space is set up, you may want to play your games on a gaming monitor over a conventional television. Not only is it much easier this way when using a keyboard and mouse, but using a gaming monitor also gives you much better picture quality and a higher frame rate.
With a higher frame rate and less input delay, this means things happen milliseconds quicker on your screen than someone on, say, a standard television. Now that may not seem like much, but that may be the difference between hitting that shot and missing.
Upgrading your PC
Probably the most costly subject on this list, but upgrading your computer can put you miles ahead of the enemy. Ultimately, the higher your machine is, the better the game can run, which includes frames per second and less delay.
It’s good to bear in mind certain games have minimum requirements that are needed to play, so before buying a new game, check if your machine has the capability to run it.
Tech is the heart and soul of gaming, and there’s always going to be something to upgrade or new to try. However, you’re also able to invest and upgrade smaller things on a lesser budget, which can really push your gaming experience to the limit.
Maybe it’s time you upgraded some of your tech and gave your gaming a boost!
