(Part 2) Best products from r/GirlGamers

Assassin's Creed is a great game series, but it's pretty violent - you play an assassin, after all. If you want to give it a shot, start with AC2 - it's a much better game than AC1.

Given that you liked Phoenix Wright (oh I do love Feenie.. there need to be more games in that series like yesterday), you could give Ghost Trick a shot. It's got a very similar sort of "feel" to it, though it's a bit more puzzle-y and less investigate-y, if that makes sense. It's by the same folks who did PW, for what that's worth, and I highly enjoyed it. I found the puzzle concepts really neat, too.

And given that you like mystery novels, I recommend 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors. Lots of drama, puzzles, decisions, and many different endings. Also lots of reading - it feels more like a book than PW did, to me. I haven't finished this one myself, but it sounds like it might be something you would enjoy. I liked it well enough, it was just more serious that what I was looking for at the time, and I haven't gone back to it yet.

Note, I'm assuming you have a DS of some fashion, since you said you'd played PW; both Ghost Trick and 999 are DS games.

Hope you find something that you enjoy, and happy gaming!

Hmmm. OK. A few options that are around $50.

If you want a membrane keyboard that's pretty at a more reasonable price point, check out the E-3lue EKM725, $33. That's a membrane keyboard, also with a white case and adjustable RGB lighting. I'm not familiar with the manufacturer, and I haven't used one of these myself, but it seems to have decent Amazon reviews. You can see the lighting in this video (it looks a lot better in the video). I think it looks best with the multicolored breathing pattern, at 60 or 100%. There are others on Amazon that are around the $30 price point that I think are pretty, like this one and this one. I'd look for videos online to check out how they sound and how their lighting looks.

If you do want to try a mechanical keyboard, there's the Royal Kludge RG-987, $74. That's a mechanical keyboard with a white case, adjustable RGB backlighting, and Greetech Brown switches. That's the cheapest, decent-quality Brown switch keyboard I can find that's still very attractive. A good buy, I would say. Most of the cheaper mechanical keyboards out there use Blue switches. No numeric keypad on this one, though. That's a common drawback of "enthusiast" mechanical keyboards.

I think that one can be very pretty too with the right lighting settings. If you're wondering, Greetech switches are functionally similar to Cherry MX switch types, maybe with a slightly different tactile feel. The colors still mean the same things.

And so you know, you can switch out the key caps on the Royal Kludge (not sure about the others) if you really love customization and prettifying your keyboards. Lots of manufacturers also sell key caps by themselves. I think it looks OK on its own, but it's an option.

Yes!! Would love to!!

1. Case, NZXT Phantom 410.
   
   
2. Monitor risers in black, suits the red theme!
   
   
3. Artisan Hien's mousepad in red. I'm planning to get the same mousepad in pink. Saw another redditor using this mousepad and it looked really good!
   
   
4. HyperX Cloud ll Love this! Planning to get the white/pink one soon.
   
   For your table, you could choose a black one as black and red goes well together! Gaming chair wise, it's hard for me to recommend one since I am still an amateur at this and idk which one is the most preferred brand? Same goes to keyboard and mouse. >_< so sorry!!
   
   Hope to see your setup soon :))

Haha the pics don't do it justice because my phone suuucks, but for reference, here is the chassis and here is the RAM. Honestly, have you ever put IKEA furniture together before? If you have, it's basically that with a bit of extra googling/help from friends if you can go that way. The only thing you have to be quite delicate with is putting in the CPU, but that's like, the first step, and it's pretty foolproof.

I would advise buying a mic and headphones seperately.

I just got these Sony MDRV6 headphones, and they're pretty awesome.

You can go really cheap on a microphone if you're not so concerned with your own voice quality. A $10 stand will get the job done and not sound particularly bad on the receiving end. You could also get something like a Blue Snowball for something that's as good as Jane/Joe Gamer could realistically need.

Also, hit up /r/headphones. They've got some really great recommendation breakdowns.

Great choices! Only two changes I would make is get the 2700x for $129.99 from Micro Center, and their brand SSD. It's 1TB for the same price as the Samsung. The only thing you lose is the cloning software, but since this seems like a fresh build, you should be fine w/o it. https://www.microcenter.com/product/505632/amd-ryzen-7-2700x-37ghz-8-core-am4-boxed-processor-with-wraith-prism-cooler

Here is the Amazon link to the MC brand SSD: https://www.amazon.com/Inland-Professional-Internal-Solid-State/dp/B07FM9SSP6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=1tb+inland+ssd&qid=1573971091&sr=8-3

They also have smaller sizes for cheaper in store and on their site. I have 2 of them in my PC; they are great! You can also get the NVME 500gb for cheaper than the 860 evo. It's 3000mbps vs 500mbps. https://www.microcenter.com/product/600420/inland-premium-512gb-ssd-3d-nand-m2-2280-pcie-nvme-30-x4-internal-solid-state-drive Here's the MC link for it.

Oh wow, thank you for being so detailed!

How does recording the mic separately work? Do you need a special type of headset or is there a way to split the mic so it connects to the console and the computer simultaneously? And then do you just have to edit it onto the top of the recorded video and line it up or is there an easier way? Sorry I'm asking so many questions! :P

A couple other people mentioned the Elgato device. Are you familiar with that one at all?

I found Castle Crashers to be much easier to play with a Windows compatible Xbox controller instead of the keyboard. It's very old school arcade style and I felt it needed a joystick to really make it work. My fingers were aching by the end after using the keyboard but it's doable without the controller. However lots of fun, visually looks great, and 50% off on Steam right now!!

TL;DR: Xbox 360 if the game you got really need a controller.

What games did you pick up? Many, many games for computers work just fine with a keyboard and a mouse.

If you have a two-button mouse with a scroll wheel, you're pretty much set.

That said, there are some games which work better with controllers.

For those, the Microsoft Xbox 360 controllers work well. You don't need the "for PC" version. They are all USB controllers straight out of the box.

As /u/Casey234 mentioned, the Steam controller is nice if you don't like the idea of using a keyboard and mouse. It tries to work both as a controller and as a keyboard/mouse combo for games. It's a pricier, though.

Here's some links if you need them:

Something like: http://smile.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wired-Controller-Windows-Console/dp/B004QRKWLA
(or the wireless version if you prefer. I own four and have used them with both PC's and Mac's just fine.)

Or the Steam Controller: http://store.steampowered.com/app/353370/ if you want to avoid a mouse and keyboard as much as possible.

So I found one on amazon that my coworker also recommended.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751DQWKY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3H667SN28I2I8&psc=1

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Thinking I'll probs go with this one since we have around the same build and I like the colors. Budget for chair is $140 or less if you feel like you have a better alternative though :)

sorta related, but dnd starter set is on sale right now

https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Wizards-Team/dp/0786965592/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1542405830&sr=8-13&keywords=dnd

The dice are beautiful and fun.

This is the chair I currently use. The color is true to the image ('Power Ranger Pink', if you will, also has other color options). It was easy to put together although some reviews on the product state otherwise. The seat cushion is uncomfortable after a while, so I ended up buying a separate seat cushion since I work and game from that chair. But for kids who have no sense of what is comfortable (I used to watch TV upside down on the couch, what is neck pain?) It might be a good option!

Also, this isn't a chair, but I would have loved to have these headphones and ears as a kid.

Maybe something with super shallow (low-profile) keys would be best. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Arteck-Wireless-Keyboard-Stainless-Rechargeable/dp/B07D34L57F/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=keyboards&qid=1572006155&sr=8-14

For computers you can use OBS for free to record games. If you're using consoles you sometimes have to buy extra hardware or even mod the console itself. It can be pricy from my understanding, like ~100+ for wiiu, ~300+ vita, etc

This is what my friend has been using to stream his wii u stuff http://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Capture-PlayStation-Definition-Recorder/dp/B00840353W it looks like it can be used for other consoles too

I love the Sony brand Dual Shock 4 controllers. However, if you're missing the shape of Xbox style controllers, I've seen other manufacturers make them in that style.

I've played on Sony systems since I switched from X360 to PS3 (after also having been mostly Xbox) and I was tempted by these myself. However, I never did because I knew it would just stagger my transition to the feel of the new console and accompanying hardware.

If you still just don't like how the DS4 feels in your hands during play, you should check out something like this.

If you're looking for a good skin (I don't think any Sony contollers will come in purple) but I recommend DecalGirl. Lots more options than solid colors and you might find something that suits you!

I just wear regular studs and have never had any headphone issues. Any over the ear headset works great. My favorite was the MDRV6 which lasted for years and sounded great when I was a teen and regularly stole my older bro's pair, but haven't gotten around to getting my own pair due to saving up for too many other things! My current headphones do fit over the ear though, and 0 earring issues.

Sekiguchi Pokemon MokoMoko Eevee Fluffy Stuffed Plush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XTP2YN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_du1BCbJ1MCSMR

I loved it after picking it up at Narita airport (they had a Gengar and Pikachu one as well). Would highly recommend it, you can always start an Eevee army. Lol.

I just bought this for myself 2 weeks ago (in Espresso, not white though and no drawer): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077VWWGR2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 I'm loving the second tier for my monitor and figurine/trinket collection. I keep my laptop and mousepad-tablet on the main area with still a decent amount of free space to my left. I think the second tier and the hairpin legs give a nice bit of design- a mix of mid century and industrial.

Yes it's a 21:9 monitor! This one from amazon!

Thanks for the tip! I have been debating sticking some of my old psych books under there to get it up higher! Would that work?

I'll do my best, let me know if I've forgotten anything! :)

• Case: Cooler Master MB520
  
• CPU: Intel Core i5-9400F
  
• Motherboard: B360 (4x DDR4) (2x NVMe M.2)
  
• RAM: 16GB
  
• Storage: 500GB SSD with 2TB HDD
  
• Graphics: RTX2060
  
• Screen 1 (Left): AOC C24G1 24" Curved Gaming Monitor
  
• Screen 2 (Right): Acer G7 Series 27"
  
• Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NRV5LT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Blue Switch of course ;)
  
• Mouse: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KTVHQCR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Mousepad: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PQDLF51/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Headset: Razer Kraken Pro V2 (Quartz Edition)
  
• Chair: Sick ass computer chair I got for free :P - Will hopefully be able to upgrade at some point soon

My favorites:

[Sweet Fuse: At Your Side] (https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/sweet-fuse-at-your-side/cid=UP1024-ULUS10652_00-BAKUDANHANDAN001)

Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

Corpse Party

Corpse Party: Book of Shadows

999 already mentioned by another in this thread.

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward The sequel to 999.

Also, to a lesser extent anything by Winter Wolves. I've played a few and a lot of them are now on Steam too. These contain a bit more busy work than I'd like, but some solid stories there.

https://www.razer.com/Gaming-Audio/Razer-Kraken/p/RZ04-02830300-R3M1

Or you can get them on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Kraken-Pro-Lightweight-Line/dp/B077XGF3WB/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=razer+quartz&qid=1567632871&s=gateway&sr=8-6

The color is the perfect shade of pink in my opinion :)

It's a Havit 3200 DPI, I suppose? I just found it on Amazon. Here's the link! Hope that helps!

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W3E6YV0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one was super cheap if you were ever interested in picking up one with more colors. Here's a link if you want to take a look for yourself.

The keys were originally bright white. :) It's an old keyboard now, so the keycaps are showing wear.

The keycaps and keyboard are the Ducky Goat Edition: https://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/Ducky-Year-Of-The-Goat-Edition

The keycaps that came with the Ducky Goat, IIRC were ABS shine-through keycaps, which will discolor over time/use like normal keycaps. I have a backup set of PBT double-shot shine-through white keycaps from a separate vendor that supposedly will stay white through a longer period of use. (I haven't swapped them yet, but maybe I should... they ARE starting to look a little ivory-ish.)

EDIT: Oh yeah, this might help with cable management. This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-ONE-WRAP-Double-Sided-Multi-Purpose/dp/B004C232WA?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JLP25NT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Earbuds with detachable mic. Full-bodied sound. Clear voice. Comfortable with or without the rubber cover.

I use the Hyper X Cloud II headset. Amazon link Don't worry about the price, it's often on sale on Amazon for maybe 60 bucks.

I've tried a couple of different headsets and they all pinched my ears. The Hyper X is sooo soft, it covers my whole ear and is like a soft cushion around it. I'd recommend it a hundred times, also for its quality all around.

I personally HATE the PS4 controller. My husband and both tried thumb grips, silicone skins, etc, to make the controller comfortable. Nothing. So I went and bought this: https://www.amazon.ca/PlayStation-Hori-Video-Controller-Commander/dp/B0106XFCPI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1497370985&sr=8-3&keywords=hori+ps4. The reviews are mixed, but it's the best third PS4 controller I ever used. I went and bought 3; since we have 3 PS4s.
I also have the CronusMax, but you will need the Pro Pad on the PS4 controller to access the menu on some games.

Nah they are separate. On amazon this is the headset and here are the ears.