Video Gaming in the Home
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If you love video games as much as I do, your gaming setup becomes the critical element to your enjoyment. Today’s gaming systems are pretty advanced with Hi-Def Graphics and Online Features. Now Seeing as we’re right in the middle of the current Gen’s console cycle, it will probably be 3 to 5 years before we hear about the next step in Gaming.
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With today’s consoles, the online capability of the Playstation 3, Xbox360 and the Nintendo Wii will extend the life of this current generation because new features can be added through online and downloadable firmware updates. If you have the opportunity to have your own wife-approved (or husband-approved for you lady gamers) gaming space in your home, you’re going to want to assemble the necessary pieces to enhance your gaming space. | ||
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What do you need? Well, first and foremost you need the gaming system of your choice. My personal preference is the Playstation 3, You’ll also want to a receiver and surround sound system. Last year (2009) I found a nice Sony Receiver (model# STR-DG720) for an affordable price at my local Best Buy and I chose this one because of the price and more importantly because it had 3 HDMI inputs. I also bought some small Polk Audio Satellite speakers and a Sub-Woofer for my surround sound system. All of these pieces are by no means top of the line, but I find them more than satisfactory. And this sound system has improved my gaming experience by leaps and bounds and it didn’t break the bank.
If you’re into online gaming, as I am, and also want to be able to download game patches, extra content and the afore mentioned firmware updates, you’ll want your system to be connected to the internet. I prefer to be wirelessly connected because I don’t like to have ethernet wires running all through the house. I use a simple Linksys G Router, that I also bought at Best Buy for about 50 bucks. Its worked well for me. My friend Chris, however, had some trouble with his Linksys, so he bought an Nfiniti Wireless N which seems to be working well for him. Not sure what the problem was with his Linksys, as mine has worked ok for me. The final thing for the setup is your seating. Now you can go with a standard couch or recliner chair. Those are fine…but there are also a good amount of chairs out there designed just for gaming. Check some out below: The Zerk Gaming Chair is one of the coolest and most unique pieces that can round out your gaming space. These chairs are stylish and fun. They are perfectly shaped for support while gaming. Great for kids and adults. The Jaxx Gamer Chair is perfect for kids. These colorful gamer loungers are filled with a soft, shredded foam filling. Soft Microsuede covers make this lounger a high quality piece. The Wedge Chair is perfect for any relaxing activity, including gaming. This foam filled chair is soft and has a great, supportive backrest built into the chair. After assembling all of the items listed above are complete, you have one more thing to do. Make sure you gaming room has good lighting control. My current gaming space has a nearby window. And if the sun is beaming in as it does on most mornings, it makes it hard to see the picture. Especially if you are playing a game that is set in darkness. Don’t even try to play a game like Silent Hill or Dead Space in a sun drenched room. That’s pretty much it. If you do game a lot, don’t forget to get up and go outside once in awhile. There’s a whole world out there. But keep on gaming because its a lot of fun. |
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Gaming at Home
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Video Gaming in the Homescape
Furniture for Kids Rooms
| A fun way to add some Furniture for a Kids Room is with this wonderful new line of Kids Foam Furniture. These five furniture pieces are made small especially for kids. They can brighten a room with a choice of Six Colorful MicroSuede Fabrics. They are constructed with quality and care and are easy to clean. The soft foam filling is durable, long lasting and easily refluffed to its original shape if it flattens after use. If there’s a more comfortable way to furnish your child’s playroom or bedroom, I don’t know what it is. Check out these great Modern Foam Chairs for Kids! |
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Click to Learn more about the Jaxx Lounger Jr. This is the Jaxx Lounger Jr. It is an elongated Foam Chair Lounger that is great for one, two or three small children. It is soft and cushy and a wonderful place to flip through a book. The Jaxx Lounger can be the perfect solution to your kids playroom ideas. |
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Click to Learn more about the Jaxx Sac Jr.
This is the Jaxx Sac Jr. It is round foam chair that is just a smaller version of the popular Jaxx Sac Foam Chair. Available in more colorful, kid friendly fabrics than the original Jaxx Sac, the Jr. is a great Kids Playroom Idea. The Jaxx Sac Jr.is a great and flexible piece of furniture for a child’s bedroom or playroom. |
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Click to Learn more about the Jaxx Cocoon Jr.
This is the Jaxx Cocoon Jr. It is a Large Round Floor Pad that can make a cool quick seat in a playroom or TV Room. It works great as a floor pillow. The soft foam fill can be fluffed up again and again. The Jaxx Cocoon Jr. can work as a kids floor cushion or turned on its side as a soft foam chair. |
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Click to Learn more about the Jaxx Club Chair Jr.
This is the Jaxx Club Chair Jr. It is a uniquely designed four sided foam chair. The Club Chair for Kids allows you to sink right in and relax. Use it to watch TV or read a book. If you use this chair for Time Out, your kids might not want to get up. The Jaxx Club Chair Jr. is a wonderfully Modern Piece. |
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Click to Learn more about the Jaxx Sphere Jr.
This is the Jaxx Sphere Jr. It is a Spherical Foam Chair Chair that can add visual interest to any room. It is soft and cushy and a wonderful chair to play video games or watch a movie. The Jaxx Sphere Jr. is soft and cushy and you’ll sink right in. |
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