Level up your Technology

Level 2

Amateur Gamers

Many gamers will find that an amateur gamer set-up is all they need, these solutions also offer a more affordable option for environments that need a large-scale installation, like compulsory education gaming rooms.

Building a functional gaming setup requires a few smart purchases. There is much debate in the gaming industry whether gaming monitors or TVs are better for the experience. Largely display decisions comes down to personal preference, but you need to ensure that all of your gaming rig works together, including audio, cables, mount and display.

Level 3

Professional Gamers

The rise of ‘eSports’ has created a new career option for gamers, whereas before there were hobby gamers and game developers, the increased popularity in watching games being played has led to people being paid to play games through sponsorships, fan contributions and prize money.

As eSports has become a billion-dollar industry, gaming even expands college and career opportunities. Colleges and universities have not only embraced this industry, offering both graduate and post-graduate degrees, but are also allowing gamers to win scholarships through eSports.

Staffordshire University features a dedicated eSports lab and ‘pro-gamer training facility’, this is where players will level up their skills and train for upcoming tournaments.

Level 4

Game Developers

The game developer, whose full-time job is creating compelling game content and producing exceptional gaming experiences that resonate with their audiences, will undoubtedly require the most up to date gaming hardware and accessories.

This gamer type will need additional hardware such as microphones, cameras, cables as well as a high performing PC to run game creation tools and software such as Unity and Unreal Engine 4. Here are all the hardware needs and equipment essentials for the professional game developer.