[Question] Gaming Rig
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Speaking of which, what do you guys recommend for a controller? I almost bought the Windows compatible Xbox One controller today. I hear those are generally best for PC gaming. Any other suggestions?
I use a wired 360 controller that I bought used for cheap years ago and is still going strong.
The One controller is the best for the PC, hands down. I can't even use my wireless 360 controller anymore since getting one despite it being wired.
I do wish though that more controllers had evolved from the 6 face buttons.
The ones that do always have God awful d-pads. You can't get 6 face buttons without shitty d-pads.
GasBandit
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Start browsing for comfy headsets. As you live in close proximity with your folks, you're going to need the ability to play sound at a volume you like without disturbing them, and as you get more into multiplayer, the mic will become very important.
I use these: Amazon product
Good, cheap-ish, but not cheap-sounding. Not a lot of bells & whistles, but "just works" for me. There are caveats (the volume control could be better at "silencing" stuff) but they really feel good, and considering I'm a big guy with a big head (6'7" tall), these fit comfortably too. And very adjustable, so I'm sure they'd fit smaller too.
I didn't buy them on amazon, thus can't endorse there, but it was the easy link! Canadian Amazon too if you want them.
Edit: that embed does NOT play well with adblock or something. Had to go "private browsing" with all the stuff off to see it.
GasBandit
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I just toggle ABP off on halforums.com and it works fine for me.[DOUBLEPOST=1418750289,1418749927][/DOUBLEPOST]Anyway, as for me, I don't have a headset per se, I have a separate set of headphones and a clip-on mic. I use Audio Technica headphones - I recommend the ATH-m50, though they're pricey as all hell -
Amazon product
And for the mic I use the humble Zalman ZM-MIC1. It's the mic I use not only for gaming but also for all the voice work in the videos I produce.
Amazon product
Jesus Christ canadian prices are high. That's twice the american price (which is higher than the 5 bucks I spent on em 7 years ago).
Amazon product
And for the mic I use the humble Zalman ZM-MIC1. It's the mic I use not only for gaming but also for all the voice work in the videos I produce.
Amazon product
Jesus Christ canadian prices are high. That's twice the american price (which is higher than the 5 bucks I spent on em 7 years ago).
GasBandit
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People still buy CDs?!
Amazon product
People say that wireless headsets are no good, and that surround sound headsets are a sham. I don't care, I love these things. I picked them up cheap(ish) during a sale a couple of years ago, and they're still going strong.
People say that wireless headsets are no good, and that surround sound headsets are a sham. I don't care, I love these things. I picked them up cheap(ish) during a sale a couple of years ago, and they're still going strong.
I actually have a decent headset already. Just an inexpensive Logitech. Nothing fancy. Maybe when my tax return comes in next year, I'll shell out more money for a good one.
Think I might break down and get an Xbox One controller soon. Apparently, there's a model specifically for Windows?
Think I might break down and get an Xbox One controller soon. Apparently, there's a model specifically for Windows?
It's just the regular model that comes with a USB cable to plug it in with Windows added to the box.
figmentPez
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I'm hoping they come out with a wireless adapter for Windows by the time I wear my current 360 controller out. I really like being cordless.
You can use a ps4 controller on a pc right now