Be a Real Gamer

You may be a casual gamer, or not a gamer at all, but if you want to be a real gamer it will take time, effort and money! This guide will help you get started but gaming is not for some people. Try to follow this guide as closely as possible in order to get the most accurate results.

Steps

  1. Get a standard games system. You must have one to be a real gamer.
    • A PC (Personal Computer) is the objectively best game system. You can either buy a prebuilt PC, or build a custom PC, commonly known as a "rig" yourself, which is recommended as you can get the best prices for performance. You will most likely be using a platform made by Valve called Steam. PC's are also the most cost efficient as you can build a $300 PC that can perform better than a console and last longer or splurge and spend a $1000+ on a top of the line PC. The sweet-spot for price to performance is usually around $600 - $1000.
    • An Xbox One is a good game system for gamers, but still below the PC. It has a wide variety of games to choose from and great to play online with thousands of subscribers. This modern-gen console, or it's previous-gen counterpart, the Xbox 360 are great games system to start with, though some critics prefer the Playstation 4, because of slightly better hardware and different exclusives. Pro's: Wide selection of games, good online features. Con's: Could be seen as more of a casual system, online system is subscription based (i.e. you have to pay).
    • A Nintendo Wii U is a good system for younger appropriate (but still fun to play) games, classics, and some older games. Playing this system has more exercise than the competitors, and contrary to claims, does not make you less of a gamer! Pro's: Contains exercise, can be played with non-gamers, download classic games. Con's: Online is bad, very primitive, a lot of hastily-made software, no DVD player.
    • A Playstation 4 (PS4) is another viable option. PSN is not free on PS4, but the PS4 could be considered more hardcore than a One. Cons: Some reports of lag online, slightly less exclusives.
  2. After you have found the correct system, you need to find the correct games to fit your playing type. This would mean war games, racing games, and so on.
  3. Now that you have your system and games, you must find a good place to play them. An area where you can comfortably sit for hours on end is a must. Also, you need a place where people are not asking you to quit your important game so they can watch TV.
  4. Now that you have your area set up, you are ready for gaming! When you first start a new game, jump right into story mode so you can master the controls. Sometimes it helps to listen to all the cut scenes throughout the game the first time so you can understand the entire plot of the game. After you have beaten the game on all of the harder levels, you still will be looking for more to do so move to online play and challenge people all over the world. Make sure you master the controls first before going online so you do not get owned/beaten to a pulp by other higher ranking gamers. Devoting time to these games makes or breaks you as a gamer. Hardcore gamers and real gamers spend many happy hours in front of their TV's playing and this hard work really pays off.
  5. Now it's time to start looking the part of a real gamer. You can show off the games you like by wearing shirts and hats expressing their logos and symbols. Speaking 1337 (Leet) is also very important and very simple. Knowing this will help you to read other gamers' gamer tags and clan tags.

Tips

  • Take frequent breaks while gaming. It will actually improve you gaming by giving your eyes, hands and wrists a break.
  • Don't let gaming take over your life! Being a "real" gamer doesn't mean being a hermit.
  • Most gamers are nocturnal, meaning they game mostly late at night. Energy drinks can help you on this but make sure you don't overdo it.
  • Having a snack (I.e. chips) actually improved your gaming by forcing your hands to move from one position to the next, keeping your hands from getting too tired too fast. It's good to pause the game if you do this, just in case you accidentally die from being distracted.
  • If you want to be called a 'decent gamer' online, be sure you do not keep killing the same person or irritate the players of your own team. Be a player everybody respects and do not break any rules of the game.
  • Play popular games to get more views.

Warnings

  • Gaming can be harmful to your eyes if you play for too long, especially if you are sitting less than {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} to the TV.
  • Remember that gaming is made for fun. Don't allow it to control you.
  • Too many energy drinks can harm you. Try to only drink one a day.
  • If you are not careful, you can become addicted. This can result in bad grades and other undesirable things.

Things You'll Need

  • At least one standard video game console:
    • Playstation 4 (PS4)
    • Nintendo Wii U
    • Xbox One
    • Personal Computer (PC)
  • At least one portable video games console:
    • Playstation Vita (PS Vita)
    • Nintendo 3DS
  • At least one classic video games console:
    • Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
    • Play Stations X, 1 or 2 or 3 (PlayStation X/1/2/3)
    • SEGA Genesis/SEGA Mega Drive
    • Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
    • Atari (2600jr or 7800)
    • Commodore 64 Gaming System (C64GS)
    • Nintendo 64 (N64), or Gamecube (GCN)
  • Video games for all consoles
  • Designated room for gaming
  • Broadband Internet connection (at least 2MB)

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