Getting Started in Gaming

There are some people who will never realize the glory of standing atop a simulated trophy pedestal. To them, gold is something  their grandmother's wear, or the colour of their cap encrusted teeth, but it will never be glory. Maybe these people lack the determination and willpower needed to plant their bodies on the sofa for 16 hours, but I say they are just quitters. No one becomes a professional gamer overnight--it is difficult but possible. Just remember, every gamer has to start somewhere. 

Here are all the necessary items to get you started:

Consoles

XBox & XBox 360	Nintendo Wii	Playstation,  Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP	GameCube	Nintendo 64

Sega Dreamcast	Nintendo DS	GameBoy Advance or Colour	N Gage	Game Wave

Or if you want to do it old school, check out our guide to classic consoles.

Accessories

Guides for both Consoles and Computers
Video Game Controllers	Video Game Steering Wheels	Joysticks	Gaming Mice	Gaming Keyboards

Video Game Accessories for Specific Consoles:

• Xbox Accessories
• Xbox 360 Accessories
• Wii Accessories
• PSP Accessories
• DS Accessories
• GameBoy Advance Accessories

And for computer specific accessories, check out this guide.

Games

Guides for both Consoles and Computers
Driving Games	Rhythm Games	Shooter Games	Adventure Games	Puzzle Games

Sports Games	Simulation Games	Role Playing Games	Fighting Games	Planning Games

Games for Specific Consoles:

• XBox Games
• XBox 360 Games
• Wii Games
• Playstation 2 Games
• Playstation 3 Games
• PSP Games
• GameCube Games
• Nintendo 64 Games
• Dreamcast Games
• Nintendo DS Games
• Game Boy Colour Games
• N Gage Games

Computer/Online Gaming: Things to Consider

• Computer Memory: Games are very dependent upon memory and memory contributes more to game performance than processor speed.
• Video Cards : A gamer will want to have a strong video card because often games contain advanced 3D instructions which older video cards will not be able to load properly. Gamers with older video cards should try a 3D accelerat  or 3Dfx chipsets  to get the right graphics.
• Gamepads /Joysticks /Controllers : Sometimes keyboards are difficult to use, and if this is the case for you, it is good to consider buying a game pad or joystick.
• Sound Cards : Although most people don't consider sound a priority, 3D sound really enhances the gaming experience.

Just for Computer Games

Computer Games	Tactics PC Games	Multiplayer Online Games

Related Guides

Gifts for Gamers	Video Game Buying Guide	Video Game Resource Guide	Games

External Links

• FTPPlanet.com: Beginner's guide to gaming.

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