Unless you’ve been living off the grid, you’ve heard of gaming. Gaming is big business, especially in Asia. In fact, thanks to the pandemic, gaming is now a bigger industry than movies and sports in the United States combined. After all, when you’re in quarantine, what else is there to do besides sit at home and game? Sure, you can read books and drink beer. But it’s nice to have visuals every now and again, plus the challenge of beating others, especially if you play online. But how do you get started in gaming if you’ve never gamed before?

Obutto offers the best sim racing cockpits, gaming chairs, and ergonomic workstations in the gaming industry. We’ve been going strong since 2006, working diligently to ensure you can game for hours without having pains, strains, or long-term health consequences. Ergonomics is so important nowadays since we spend so much time sitting (and were forced to during the pandemic) that being aware of your posture is critical to your health. Below, we’ll go over the top three equipment items you need to start gaming. Visit our site, and order our best sim racing cockpit today!

THE GAMING EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO START GAMING

Gaming Console or a Gaming Computer

Those new to gaming have heard of gaming consoles, such as the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and the XBox. However, new gamers may not realize that instead of a gaming console, you can invest in a PC gaming computer that will outperform your gaming console. A gaming console is just the machine that runs the games for you. You often hook this up to your TV, add in controllers, and begin playing.

With a gaming computer, you have a dedicated system. You have the brain, which is the central processing unit (CPU) and you have the screen. Historically and currently, PCs have outperformed consoles simply because they are ahead of the technology curve. PCs are easier to upgrade (you won’t have to run out and buy a new gaming console when one is released), and the sky’s the limit for how technical you want to get. You can invest in more random access memory (RAM), better CPUs, more graphics processors (GPUs), and more hard drive storage. Furthermore, there are more games that run on PCs only than on consoles. However, that is changing as well as more of the PC games are being adapted for consoles.

For beginning gamers, usually a gaming console is plenty sufficient. For one, all of that cool technology we just lauded in PCs comes with a price, which if you are just starting out, you probably don’t want to pay right away. A good gaming console is all you need for gaming hardware right now.

Games

Once you have your PC, gaming console, phone, tablet, or other gaming device, you need games to play. If you’re new to the gaming world, this can be completely overwhelming. There are hundreds of games in existence, all with different styles that you may not be aware of, and all with a decent price tag. Thus, it’s not like trying different flavors of ice cream for $3 each. You want to be sure you choose games you actually want to play. Here’s a brief list of the type of games available:

• First-person shooter (FPS). Here, you are the protagonist, and you play seeing through their eyes. Call of Duty is a FPS game.
• Third-person shooter/brawler. Same genre as FPS, but you can see yourself on screen and not all the play is focused from your point-of-view. Uncharted is a third-person shooter game.
• Role-playing games (RPG). This is a fantasy or science fiction environment where you gain new abilities as you play, such as spells, weapons, and treasure. Final Fantasy is a RPG game.
• Massively multiplayer online game (MMORPG). This is a game played online with lots of other gamers where you compete with and against others. World of Warcraft is a MMORPG game.
• Real-time strategy games (RTS). This is a game where you control an army and are fighting against other armies. Company of Heroes is a RTS game.
• Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). Here, teams of warriors battle against each other with weapons and spells. League of Legends is a MOBA game.
• Open-world shooter. There is a large environment in which the shooter can move around in, go on missions and tasks, and gain new abilities. Tomb Raider is an open-world shooter game.

One of the best ways to narrow down which type of genres of games you like to play is to play with friends who have these types of games. You can also try free versions of these types of games online as well just to get a taste of what they are like. In general, the more well-known a game is, the better it is, so if you are just buying a game to try out the genre, buy one of the most popular games to get a good idea of your likes and dislikes.

Gaming Cockpit

Gaming is something that you usually do for more than 20 minutes at a time. In fact, most gamers spend hours once they sit down to relax and play. This means that you most definitely want to have a nice gaming setup so that you are comfortable when you play and one that is all setup so you don’t have to spend time coming home, unhooking your TV and other equipment, and getting everything out to play. Ideally, you want a gaming setup where you can come home, turn on your PC or console, and go.

Obutto has spent years perfecting our best gaming cockpits for you. As avid gamers ourselves, we got tired of playing games for hours and then waking up the next morning with a sore back or a stiff neck. We wanted to create a gaming chair that was comfortable and ergonomic to protect our backs and necks, not only for the next day, but also for posterity. We engineered the best sim racing cockpit that rose to the challenge, and today, our custom gaming chairs are top in the industry. If you are new to gaming, having a gaming chair that is comfortable for you is the key to enjoying gaming as you learn to play.

CHOOSE OBUTTO FOR YOUR BEGINNER GAMING CHAIR TODAY

Obutto is passionate about gaming, and we love the opportunity to share this sport and industry with others. Gaming has many benefits, including promoting relaxation, helping improve hand-eye coordination, helping with vision, and helping with decision making skills. Plus, it’s a great activity to do with friends or in a socially-distanced world.

When we began back in 2006, we started with the basic principles of ergonomics and went from there. First, our gaming chairs are soft and comfortable, made from the highest-quality materials available. They are real race car chairs, which helps to get you in the mentality of gaming. These gaming chairs do recline so you can put your body in the best ergonomic positioning for playing. The pressure will be taken off your back and feet, helping to ensure you have no pain afterward. The footrests are adjustable, as well as the monitor stands, wheel yoke, and articulating keyboard and mouse tray. Your arms and hands will be comfortably by your side, helping to keep your wrist in a neutral position and not over or underextended that could lead to wrist problems or carpal tunnel syndrome. Made from high-quality steel, you can play your games to the hilt without worry about falling over. Plus, we’ve included a cup holder so you can have your favorite beverage whenever you like.

With so many different types of games to enjoy, from flight and space simulator games to first-person shooter games, gaming is a great activity to enjoy. Visit Obutto online, and order yours today!