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My early days playing games involved being bowled over by black and white dots with 'plink plonk' sounds, so it was with joy that I watched gaming grow up to the entertainment systems we see today.
However, it has become my quest to eventually have a fully evolved system, encompasing a whole room, just for my video game habits. This involves paying out a lot of money and convincing an increasingly sceptical wife that we need more bits for my video games.
So, what would my ideal video game setup be?
Well, I'd need a large screen, big enough to see all the action, but not too big that I couldn't see each end. To this end I would have to go for a plasma or back projection screen, as normal projectors seem to distort the image or blur it.
To go with this I would need a decent 5.1 surround system with enough bass to shake the floor (and possibly a way of soundproofing the walls - or a new house far away from everyone!). The placing of speakers is highly important to get that 'he's behind you' effect.
Next would be the seating. Options include beanbags for lounging around on the floor and a comfortable leather sofa, wide enough for four players.
Controllers would all be wireless. Nintendo helps here, by having an official wireless pad, but all three consoles have 3rd party wireless pads.
Some might say a Mini-fridge and some sort of drinks dispenser would be nice too, but to be honest I can walk out to the kitchen for food and drink!
Last, but not least, a decent remote control lighting system would be great. My parents have just put in a dimmer in their house with a remote and every time we go round there my dad can't help showing it off!
Well, that's my dream gaming zone. What's yours?!
However, it has become my quest to eventually have a fully evolved system, encompasing a whole room, just for my video game habits. This involves paying out a lot of money and convincing an increasingly sceptical wife that we need more bits for my video games.
So, what would my ideal video game setup be?
Well, I'd need a large screen, big enough to see all the action, but not too big that I couldn't see each end. To this end I would have to go for a plasma or back projection screen, as normal projectors seem to distort the image or blur it.
To go with this I would need a decent 5.1 surround system with enough bass to shake the floor (and possibly a way of soundproofing the walls - or a new house far away from everyone!). The placing of speakers is highly important to get that 'he's behind you' effect.
Next would be the seating. Options include beanbags for lounging around on the floor and a comfortable leather sofa, wide enough for four players.
Controllers would all be wireless. Nintendo helps here, by having an official wireless pad, but all three consoles have 3rd party wireless pads.
Some might say a Mini-fridge and some sort of drinks dispenser would be nice too, but to be honest I can walk out to the kitchen for food and drink!
Last, but not least, a decent remote control lighting system would be great. My parents have just put in a dimmer in their house with a remote and every time we go round there my dad can't help showing it off!
Well, that's my dream gaming zone. What's yours?!
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*Note the TV would be hung from the cieling so it can be straight infront of me but not past the end of the bed.
My bed with about 7 pillows (two for my head, one for each limb and another for my ass) and have it next to a wall so that i can prop up the pillows so i can sit up.
Preferably a 20" or less TV that's only a metre or so away from me as i don't like being too far from the action and no other light source in the room except for the games draw.
Games and a few consoles!
Preferably a 20" or less TV that's only a metre or so away from me as i don't like being too far from the action and no other light source in the room except for the games draw.
Games and a few consoles!
My early days playing games involved being bowled over by black and white dots with 'plink plonk' sounds, so it was with joy that I watched gaming grow up to the entertainment systems we see today.
However, it has become my quest to eventually have a fully evolved system, encompasing a whole room, just for my video game habits. This involves paying out a lot of money and convincing an increasingly sceptical wife that we need more bits for my video games.
So, what would my ideal video game setup be?
Well, I'd need a large screen, big enough to see all the action, but not too big that I couldn't see each end. To this end I would have to go for a plasma or back projection screen, as normal projectors seem to distort the image or blur it.
To go with this I would need a decent 5.1 surround system with enough bass to shake the floor (and possibly a way of soundproofing the walls - or a new house far away from everyone!). The placing of speakers is highly important to get that 'he's behind you' effect.
Next would be the seating. Options include beanbags for lounging around on the floor and a comfortable leather sofa, wide enough for four players.
Controllers would all be wireless. Nintendo helps here, by having an official wireless pad, but all three consoles have 3rd party wireless pads.
Some might say a Mini-fridge and some sort of drinks dispenser would be nice too, but to be honest I can walk out to the kitchen for food and drink!
Last, but not least, a decent remote control lighting system would be great. My parents have just put in a dimmer in their house with a remote and every time we go round there my dad can't help showing it off!
Well, that's my dream gaming zone. What's yours?!
However, it has become my quest to eventually have a fully evolved system, encompasing a whole room, just for my video game habits. This involves paying out a lot of money and convincing an increasingly sceptical wife that we need more bits for my video games.
So, what would my ideal video game setup be?
Well, I'd need a large screen, big enough to see all the action, but not too big that I couldn't see each end. To this end I would have to go for a plasma or back projection screen, as normal projectors seem to distort the image or blur it.
To go with this I would need a decent 5.1 surround system with enough bass to shake the floor (and possibly a way of soundproofing the walls - or a new house far away from everyone!). The placing of speakers is highly important to get that 'he's behind you' effect.
Next would be the seating. Options include beanbags for lounging around on the floor and a comfortable leather sofa, wide enough for four players.
Controllers would all be wireless. Nintendo helps here, by having an official wireless pad, but all three consoles have 3rd party wireless pads.
Some might say a Mini-fridge and some sort of drinks dispenser would be nice too, but to be honest I can walk out to the kitchen for food and drink!
Last, but not least, a decent remote control lighting system would be great. My parents have just put in a dimmer in their house with a remote and every time we go round there my dad can't help showing it off!
Well, that's my dream gaming zone. What's yours?!
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