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What are your gaming peripherals?
Recently Frostheim AKA Brian Wood recommended peripherals for use with playing WoW over on Warcraft Hunters Union. He detailed which mouse, keyboard and headset he uses and why. He eschews anything wireless as a fraction of a delay can mean life or death in certain in-game situations. Personally, I agree with him. Though I dislike the inconvenience of being wired to my computer, I also have a non-wireless mouse, keyboard, and headset -- all of mine Logitech. I'd like to upgrade to trying out Steelseries or Razer, but my pocketbook hasn't allowed for that. I can say that my peripherals have taken a beating over the years and are still working fine, if a bit disheveled. I also concur with Frostheim's opinion that gaming keyboards should be lit, for ease in seeing the keys in low light. If you tend to use keyboards until they fall apart like I do, illuminated keyboards have the added benefit of not having the letters rub off. My daughter's hand-me-down keyboard is missing several letters, and she isn't a touch typist (yet). I guess it's time we upgraded her. How about you? What are your gaming peripherals? Can you recommend them or are you just slumming it until you can afford something better?
The DS Life: A room to play in
The DS Life is a weekly feature in which we scour the known world for narrative images of Nintendo's handheld and handheld gamers. If you have a photo and a story to match it with, send both to thedslife at dsfanboy dot com.Every gaming or technology forum has them, discussion threads devoted to posters sharing photos of their entertainment centers and gaming setups, dozens of pages bloated with uncropped photos and e-wang exchanges of congratulations or criticisms.After a while, you begin to notice recurring themes -- overpriced flat-screen televisions, dual-monitor systems, mismatched Ikea furniture, shelves packed with games and DVDs, and desks cluttered with gadgets and gewgaws. For a laugh, someone might have a framed photo of Nintendo president Satoru Iwata visible, but that's as creative as these arrangements usually get.Thankfully, with the Nintendo DS and other handhelds, you don't have to spend tens of thousands of dollars for the "perfect gaming setup." Other than a fun game and a free afternoon, you don't need much. Of course, it helps if you have a cuddlesome puppy, a good friend, or an ocean view ...
