3 Awesome Suggestions To Deck Out Your Gaming "Battlestation"
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PC Gamers like to game. No, really, by that, we mean they like to game. They’re usually the gamers who emulate older titles, who have a vast Steam collection they’re growing somewhat scared of, and understand gaming culture going back to the 1990s and before. There are certain gaming styles you can only play here, such as many CRPG’s with isometric viewpoints, or strategy games with endless menus and precise tactical control.
Does that mean gaming on a PC is better? Well, most would make that argument, but we’ll just say whatever you have most fun with is the best for you. For some, a handheld is better. That being said, in terms of pure customization and self-expression, the desk you sit at to play games on a desktop computer can easily be made your own.
In some joking internet circles, they call this the “battlestation,” as if you were a great tactician setting up at his or her military control centre before launching a game. So, let’s discuss some fun ways to customize your battletation in the post below:
Unique Mouse Pad Shapes
There’s a great deal of mouse pads out there, and some have gimmicks to them. For instance, you may need to plug in to keep the RGB going. Some can charge your mouse, which are pretty handy, especially if it’s wireless. The size and shape also matter, as if you have a large desk or play a number of shooters where you need plenty of room to aim, surface area is important.
Some desks even come with mouse pads as wide as the surface itself, which can help. KNM Electronics has a list of gaming-inspired mouse pads that could also help you show your appreciation for certain franchises like Tomb Raider or Warhammer 40k. It’s a nice addition.
Wall Lighting
Having the back wall lit well can be nice when you’re sitting at a desk, because not only does it reduce eye strain from your monitor, but you can arrange the colours differently to look more pleasing. Some integrations allow the coloured lighting to follow alongside the action on screen.
Certain brands have also created interlocking LED wall panels that can look quite nice and help you arrange your own shapes. Though LED strip lighting is certainly enough and can run neatly around the rim of a desk if you prefer that.
Monitor Stands & Stacks
While it’s true that there’s a best way to look at a monitor screen – usually so the centre is level with your eyeline and you don’t have to crane your neck – it’s also important to remember that most multi-monitor setups aren’t going to be perfect for that at all times. You can also angle and orient your monitors vertically for better social feeds (which is great for apps like Discord or even just news updates), and relax as part of that too.
You can stack monitors on top of one another and also use wall mounts to give you more freedom over angling. Most come with their own stands, but if you want more customization, this is an important option to use.
With this guidance, we hope you can deck out your gaming battlestation for the better.
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