Best products from r/Gaming4Gamers
We found 24 comments on r/Gaming4Gamers discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 104 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - Xbox 360
- Brand New in box. The product ships with all relevant accessories
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2. Samsung LC27F398FWNXZA Samsung C27F398 27 Inch Curved LED Monitor
- IMMERSIVE VIEWING EXPERIENCE: The 1800R curvature of the screen lets you enjoy big, bold and stunning panoramic views while you work or play at home or the office
- SUPER SLIM DESIGN: Make a stylish statement with its ultra-slim and sleek profile; Monitor measures less than 0.5 inch thick and the simple circular stand adds a modern look to your space
- ADVANCED GAMING w/ AMD FREESYNC: This technology allows users to enjoy smooth images, even during the fastest moving scenes; It minimizes input latency, dramatically reduces image tearing and stutter
- FAST 4ms RESPONSE TIME: With its 4ms response rate, you'll see the fastest on-screen motion clearly and smoothly with less blur, judder, and ghosting, allowing players to experience their games at the highest level
- EYE SAVER MODE: Optimize your viewing comfort by reducing blue light emissions and flickers at the touch of a button; Read documents, play games, watch movies and edit photos for longer periods without worrying about eye strain or fatigue
- BRILLIANT PICTURE QUALITY: Experience vibrant, vivid colors with Samsung's Active Crystal Color technology; The excellent 3000:1 contrast ratio delivers deep blacks and bright whites so you can see clearly even in the darkest or brightest scenes
- ECO-SAVING PLUS: This feature reduces screen brightness to save power, plus the screen brightness automatically transitions fluidly—reducing energy use even more
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3. The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World
- Three Rivers Press
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4. M-Audio AV32 | Compact Active Desktop Reference Monitor Speakers For Premium Playback, Professional Media Creation and Immersive Gaming Sound
Premium sound reproduction: 3 inch polypropylene coated woofers produce tight, accurate bass and 1 inch ferrofluid cooled silk cone tweeters produce clear, pristine highs10 watt per channel amplifier and optimage IV tweeter wave guides for punchy sound reproduction and superior imagingVersatile, con...
5. Sennheiser HD 598 Over-Ear Headphones - Ivory
- Premium, audiophile-grade over-ear, open back headphones
- Lightweight with luxurious velour ear pads for extreme comfort
- Compatible with virtually every audio device including phones, tablets, computers and stereo components
- Detachable 3m cable (includes 3.5mm adapter plug)
- 2-year limited warranty only when purchased from an authorized dealer.
- Open-back headphones allow ambient noise for a more natural sound experience. The cable is a bayonet type mount that must be firmly inserted into the input on the ear cup and twisted clockwise until it locks to make sure the connection is intact. Manufacturing website http://en-ie.sennheiser.com/global-downloads/file/717/542504_Audiophile_Spec_GB.pdf
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6. Audioengine A5 Plus Classic 150W Powered Bookshelf Speakers with Remote Control, Built in Analog Amplifier - Bamboo
- CUSTOM POWERED BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS: Clear, full and powerful audio that fills any room. The A5+ Powered Speakers are constructed with custom Audioengine components: aramid fiber woofers, silk dome tweeters, and built-in power amps wrapped in precision-tuned and hand-crafted cabinets.
- RCA & 3.5mm INPUTS: Dual analog inputs connect to your computer or any other music source - start enjoying audiophile quality sound straight out of the box. With custom designed components, you will enjoy nuances of your music that you’ve never heard before.
- 150 WATTS OF POWER: Experience room filling sound from a small footprint with 150 watts of combined peak output. Easily connect the Audioengine S8 or other subwoofer via the RCA variable output. At 10.75”H x 7”W x 9”D, the A5+ Powered speakers sound much bigger than they are.
- WHAT’S INCLUDED: Pair of Audioengine A5+ Powered Speakers, Gold-Plated Banana Plug Speaker Wire, AC Power Cord, 3.5mm mini-jack Audio Cable, RCA Audio Cable, Remote Control, Microfiber Speaker Bags and Cable Bags, Setup Guide, Brochure
- WARRANTY: Stellar US based customer support and 3 year product warranty is included. Based in Austin, TX, Audioengine has been changing the way people listen to music since 2005. Our passion is creating products that sound great, are easy to use, and make people want to listen to music every day.
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7. Audioengine D1 24-Bit DAC, Premium Desktop Digital to Analogue Converter & Headphone Amplifier
- Audioengine D1 Digital-to-Analog Converter
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8. Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play-Element in Culture
- Used Book in Good Condition
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11. AmazonBasics Premium Dual Monitor Stand - Lift Engine Arm Mount, Aluminum - Black
- Dual-arm monitor stand frees up desktop space and offers ergonomic positioning for reduced strain
- Includes a dual-arm monitor stand made of durable yet lightweight aluminum with a black finish
- Each arm can hold an LCD monitor up to 20 pounds
- Arms extend and retract smoothly for easy adjustments
- Adjustable tilt (70 degrees back to 5 degrees forward) for an ergonomic reading angle
- Independent 360 degree rotation and easy transitions from landscape to portrait mode
- Simple set up and VESA compatible (100 x 100mm and 75 x 75mm); desk clamp fits desks 0.4 - 2.4 inches thick
- Please read the user manual carefully before using this item
- Product dimensions: 25.6 x 6.9 x 16.2 inches (LxWxH)
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13. USB C Cable, Veckle USB-IF Certified USB 3.1 Gen 2 Full Featured 5A 100W USB Type C to C Cable 10 Gbps with E-Marker for MacBook 12", ChromeBook Pixel and More USB C Devices 3.3Ft, Grey
USB-IF Certified full featured USB C Cable, supports USB Power Delivery up to 100W 20V/5A with E-marker chip automatically adjust current; buy a cable that fast charging all your conceivable usb c devices larger than a phone, tablet, laptop or even a monitor, saving money and timeSuperSpeed+ world's...
14. BASSTOP Portable Dock Replacement Case for Nintendo Switch (Only The case, You Have to DIY with The Circuit Board chip from The Original Dock) (Black)
- Specially designed case to replace your original Nintendo switch dock ( you have to take out the circuit board chip from the original Nintendo dock and install it to this replacement case).
- Precise cutout and more portable, the size of this replacement case is 3.78*2.69*1.15inch,you can put it in your pocket and take it anywhere.
- Easy to install: Just scan the QR code labeled on the package and take out the circuit board chip from your original Nintendo switch dock and install it to this replacement case. You can DIY easily with our video guidance.
- You can have a lot of fun by DIY your mini version Nintendo switch dock with this anti-scratch replacement case.
- What you get: 1*switch dock replacement case, 2*screwdrivers and 9 screws, 12 Month 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and 24 Hour dedicated email support.
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15. HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset for PC, Xbox One¹, PS4, PS4 PRO, Xbox One S¹, Nnintedo Switch (KHX-H3CL/WR) - Black
- Extremely comfortable light weight headset with leatherette memory foam ear cups and extra set of velour ear cups
- Over-the Ear headphone with noise isolating ear cups and detachable microphone
- 53mm hifi capable drivers with 15-25khz frequency response
- Compatible with PC, Xbox One(Adapter required for Xbox One controllers with no 3.5mm port (adapter sold separately), Xbox One S, PS4, PS4 Pro, Mac
- Mobile(Compatible with devices with CTIA standard connectors) and VR(Compatible with Virtual Reality systems with 3.5mm port)
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16. Lap Desk - Fits up to 17 inches Laptop Desk, Built in Mouse Pad & Wrist Pad for Notebook, MacBook, Tablet, Laptop Stand with Tablet, Pen & Phone Holder (Wood Grain)
- MULTIFUNCTIONAL LAP DESK: This lap desk is built with an environmentally friendly engineered wood panel and dual cushions for comfort and support. Designed to be used as a laptop stand, work stand, reading desk, and table desk to work more comfortably while watching TV, sitting outside, or on the road.
- CONVENIENT FEATURES: The laptop desk features a tablet holder and phone holder so you can keep your devices in one place. The desktop measures 21.5” x 14” and is big enough to fit a 17” laptop. Integrated mouse pad is positioned to the right with enough room for a 14” laptop to be place on the left side when in use
- COMFORTABLE DESIGN: The wrist pad provides a comfortable place for your wrists while also preventing the laptop from slipping off the desk. The dual cushion base conforms to your lap to provide more comfort and stability
- PORTABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT: This lap desk is designed with a handle that makes it easy to carry and only weighs 4.3lbs. Take the lap desk with you to the coffee house, library, airport, or office for an improved work experience.
- PURCHASE WITH CONFIDENCE: Huanuo guarantees this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. Any question, please feel free to contact our US-based product support team
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17. Monoprice Cable tie mounts 25x25(mm), 100pcs/Pack - white
- These high quality adhesive backed cable tie mounts are perfect for any application where a wire needs to be securely mounted without damaging the mounting surface
- Just peel the covering off of the adhesive backing stick the mount to the mounting surface thread your cable tie through zip it shut around the cable and your cable is firmly mounted
- country of origin :China
- Package Dimensions: 3.048 L x 16.256 H x 12.954 W (cm)
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18. CamRom Telescopic Wireless Bluetooth Game Controller Gamepad Joystick for Samsung iPhone iPod iPad Android Phone Tablet PC CA1042ZR
Only support iphone games which in icade modeErgonomic design, comfortable feel. Classic finish on surface for consistent grip when playing and ergonomic gamepad design for easy access to buttonsIt transfers data by HID protocol. With built-in 300mah rechargeable battery and it can last 4-6 hours pl...
20. Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" Full HD IPS, Intel i7 CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, GeForce GTX 1060-6GB, VR Ready, Red Backlit KB, Metal Chassis, Windows 10 64-bit, G3-571-77QK
- Latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor 2.8GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.8GHz | Windows 10 Home 64-bit
- Latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
- 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS display, Red Backlit Keyboard
- 16GB DDR4 DRAM Memory & 256GB SSD | Extra empty expandable hard drive slot for 2.5" hard drives
- Up to 7-hours of battery life
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Hooly shit, my dude
4-6k is super overkill
A super beast boss of a PC could cost you up to 1-2k, VR setup maximum 1k, and other peripherals will probably total 200-500.
The thing is, that's if you're going for the "maximum ultimate gamer" setup. You can do it for way cheaper; I got a decent setup for less than 1k total.
That said, I'm going to give you some good advice to help get you started.
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First, the PC.
Use the resources available to you at /r/buildapc or buy your own prebuilt. When going on this search, know the following:
Expect to spend around $600 - $1000 for a "basic" gaming PC, and around $2000 for a maxed-out top-tier PC.
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Next, the peripherals. You will need the following:
You can use a PS4 controller with your PC via bluetooth, a dongle, or a wire.
You also mentioned that you wanted a VR headset, so I'll cover that as well.
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The Monitor
The three most important features of a monitor are its resolution, panel type, and refresh rate.
Most monitors are 1080p (shorthand for 1920x1080) resolution, with 60Hz refresh rate. This is just fine for gaming, and it's probably what your ACER monitor is. If you choose to upgrade, I highly recommend prioritizing a refresh rate upgrade; for gaming, upgrading to a 120Hz, 144Hz, or 240Hz refresh rate will blow your fucking mind, even at the same resolution (1920x1080).
Here's a helpful site with suggestions on how to pick out a monitor and what monitors to buy. /r/buildapc also has a monitor buying guide.
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The Mouse
Selecting a gaming mouse is very personal; it's like selecting a weapon of choice with which to smite your enemies, and there isn't really much that makes any gaming mouse "better" than any other. Even wireless gaming mice have become responsive enough to be just as good as wired.
I recommend Logitech G Series mice, and if you want, here's a gaming mouse reviewer's top 40 picks to sift through, with some advice on how to choose the right one.
Do buy a proper gaming mouse, though; they're relatively cheap, and it makes a huge difference to your experience.
Use a mousepad, but any mousepad is fine. SteelSeries makes "premium gaming mousepads", if you're after that, but they perform no better than your $5 bargain bin mousepad with a cat on it.
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The Keyboard
You'll be fine using whatever keyboard you have; it makes the smallest difference to your gaming experience out of any of the peripherals.
However, if you want the best of the best, you can get a proper "gaming keyboard" with mechanical switches. Head over to /r/MechanicalKeyboards/ to go pick one out.
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The Audio
You're pretty much on your own for this one.
Some good brands for headsets are Logitech, Corsair, and Razer, but beyond that I have no idea how to pick one.
For speakers, I have no idea what's good. I use M-Audio AV32 speakers, and they work well for me, but there's a whole world of speakers to choose from.
Regardless of what you choose or even if you use your own gear, make sure you have a microphone; it makes a huge difference playing multiplayer games, and you did mention you want to play with your friends.
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The Headset
Here are the major options to choose from:
Oculus Rift S ($400)
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HTC Vive ($500) (or its associated upgrades)
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Valve Index ($1000)
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I recommend the HTC Vive; in my opinion, it strikes the best balance between price and experience.
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Hope all this helps!
In the future, I recommend /r/buildapc and /r/pcgaming for these types of questions; they'll be better-equipped to point you in the right direction.
After I finished building my PC, I still wanted to build but had nothing else to put into it... so I went a little buck with the peripherals.
Mouse: Cyborg R.A.T 9
I got this mouse for two reasons: it's extremely ergonomic, versatile and comfortable to use and it looks like it could probably transform into a Decepticon.
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2012 Ultimate
The keyboard was actually a gift, I have really enjoyed everything about it though. Besides the glossy finish that does get really mucked up, I have no complaints.
Mousepad: Razer Goliathus Extended; Control Edition
I wanted my mouse and keyboard to both be on my mousepad so I opted for this giant ass thing. It's worked really well for me, besides collecting crumbs when I snack and game...
Speakers: Audioengine A5+ Bamboo Edition
Picked these guys up for a steal, they sounds completely phenomenal. Owning these speakers kind of pushed me into the world of high end audio, which eventually lead to me getting my DAC and my headphones.
DAC: Audioengine D1 DAC & Integrated Amplifier
Got the DAC here on Massdrop for like 40% off or something, I've found that it really rounds out the low end of the speakers and gives them more transparency overall.
Headphones: Sennheiser HD598s
I can't speak highly enough of these headphones. If you're into electro or metal, these probably aren't for you merely because of the fact that they are a very neutral sounding set of cans. The low end is definitely there, but it's not pounding and overpowering like many other headphones I've owned. I still swap over to my old HD408's for anything I want to rattle my skull with.
Headphone Stand: Cheap Knockoff of the Seivking Omega stand
Same thing, off Massdrop for a good price. It's a cheap Chinese version of a very high end stand but it has actually been really nice to keep my headphones on and compliments the speakers really well.
Headset: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Frost
Very comfortable headset, and really good surround effects on them. I could always tell where Elizabeth was in Bioshock Infinite because they have great directional sound.
I'm also running 2 of these fans on my desk to keep everything nice and cool during those hot summer days. Throw some LED accent lighting, a couple of USB hubs and some monitor mounts and you've pretty much got everything that sits on my desk.
Oh, and I almost forgot the best part! It probably gets the most use of any of my peripherals =]
Hope this helps your decision! I would certainly recommend a mechanical keyboard, you'll never go back after you've tried one out and there's many inexpensive options for them out there!
Jesus, this turned into a really long comment...
Johan Huizinga's work is pretty foundational to the philosophical underpinnings of games.
Man, Play, and Games is another significant work that predates video gaming.
On a less academic level, Inside Game Design is a book of interviews with several studios of varying success on the game design process and how it adapts from game to game.
These titles might be pretty fringe to what you're looking for, but I can recommend some web pages that provide more easily digested, general interest material that would be helpful to you. I also know of a number of relevant academic journals, if that is of interest to you.
I know this isn't a movie, but The Ultimate History of Video Games is a pretty great read. By this point, its age is showing a bit (it only goes up through the end of the 90's), but it covers the early history of video games really well, and includes a number of pretty great anecdotes in there.
How does he support his current monitors? Does he use the stand that came with each? You could get him something like this dual-monitor stand. I recently bought this and it frees up all kinds of space on my desk. I love it.
Also, as others have said, if you're going to buy a third monitor, try to buy him another of one he already has. However, it looks like the Dell monitor is the better of the two (running at 1440p, which is a higher resolution), and it is certainly not under $200.
Also, depending on the kind of games he likes to play, a larger mouse pad might be something he'd appreciate.
(note /u/sockpuppettherapy this post isn't really aimed at you in any way I'm just using your post as a launching point)
> There is no Roger Ebert of gaming
Speaking of Ebert as far as I'm aware he and Martin Scorsese are friends. Ebert still continues to review Scorsese's films and even wrote an entire book on him.
Is this a lack of proper objectivity? Is it a minor form of corruption as well? I agree that taking sexual favours for coverage would constitute a blatant breach of ethics but where does the line of corruption start? Is it writing about a friend? A close friend? A former lover? A current lover? A significant other? When does one cross the line from simply writing about someone they know through work to it becoming a conflict of interest? Is it only when sex is involved or does it start earlier? Is Ebert violating the ethics of journalism that people are trying to uphold here?
If you want another dock, buy the original one and a small case for it on amazon.
Usually the issues with usb-c are thanks to the cable. If you want to play it safe, buy one that Benson Leung recommends.
I usually use my ZMI QB820 Power bank with a Veckle USB-C (Benson Leung gave it 4 stars, he decreased a star because when he reviewed it the cable was unbranded. Mine came branded.) with my docked switch without any issues.
So either buy anything related to USB-C from Nintendo, research what you want to buy (reviews, etc) or play it safe buying anything with a good review from Benson Leung.
I’m sure it would. The only thing I would check is how the edge support is on your mattress. If your sitting on the edge, does it sink a lot and potentially put the table at an angle?
This is what I have and really like it. I have a couch on the opposite wall of my PC Desk and an OLED TV mounted above my monitor. So I game a little harder at the desk at 144hz, then sit back on the couch with this lap pad and switch the PC to the TV for some relaxed, beautiful 4K. It’s awesome for streaming something on the iPad too, when my wife and I want to watch different things, or I’m trying to watch multiple games at the same time (like right now with the NHL playoffs), without holding the tablet the whole time.
https://www.amazon.com/Lap-Desk-Laptop-Notebook-MacBook/dp/B07FW2KT8F?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_6&th=1&psc=1
It sounds like he enjoys the same kind of games I like.
Check out Lego Batman 2 and Lego Marvel Superheroes
I enjoyed both of them. They're designed for kids so there's a minimum of reading. Some decent humor. They have open world portions and portions that take place inside levels. Both have flying and some degree of dressup.
They also both have co-op so if you like you can sit next to your son on the couch and play alongside him.
It's pretty great so far from what I've seen. At high settings it looks as good as the PC version, and at low it's less of a battery drain (looks like on low it renders internally at 720p or something and scales up to resolution).
It plays well, and the on screen controls are sensible. Four buttons on the right and a dynamic stick on the left. It has controller support too (and works perfectly fine with my generic bluetooth controller). I've only noticed two caveats:
It's solid though, and like 1/5th the price of the Steam version.
Many of the suggestions on this list are great (Koster's "A Theory of Fun" is especially good in my opinion), but one of the best books I've read is Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman's "Rules of Play".
In some ways it's an introduction to game design for designers, but it's way more than that - it touches on the philosophy behind "play" and "games," histories of gaming, personal anecdotes, insights from famous designers and way more.
You can ind a PDF of it very easily on Google, but I think buying it is very, very much worth it.
Also, as a shameless self-plug, I did my PhD work on videogames so I'm happy to talk about resources etc. - PM me or reply and we can chat about it!
The main issue with FC5 I had was the screen tearing was really bad without vsync turned on. Even with an FPS lock, it was really noticeable.
With vsync on, it sometimes dips under 60fps, but it's never stuttery enough to notice.
I'm at work, so I can't get my options, but they are all pretty decently high, aside from turning the occlusion down to SSAO and some of the detail/textures to medium on things like shadows and water. Still gorgeous and smooth to play at 1080p.
That's on a laptop, btw.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y4GZS9C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this one:
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I just got it yesterday and it truly is awesome man! If your budget allows it, sure, you can get a more expensive one :)
Here's a few books I can recommend
The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-History-Video-Games-Pokemon/dp/0761536434
Up Up Down Down Left WRITE: The Freelance Guide to Video Game Journalism
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0989533506/ref=pd_aw_fbt_14_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MSPBR3N4XXNTK22E7VBG
Critical Path: How to Review Videogames for a Living
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/098514372X/ref=pd_aw_fbt_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MSPBR3N4XXNTK22E7VBG
The Videogame Style Guide and Reference Manual
https://www.amazon.com/Videogame-Style-Guide-Reference-Manual/dp/1430313056
Hope that helps!
I got these back in April and have been pretty happy with them so far.
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-KHX-H3CL-WR-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00JJNQG98
http://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-KHX-H3CL/dp/B00JJNQG98/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426711379&sr=8-2&keywords=kingston+hyperx+cloud
$80 on amazon