10 things every PC gamer should own

[Psykomantis00]

So there you go. Other people like racing simulators and we like controllers for them as well (at least the ones that can't afford a proper rig). The fact that you don't personally need a controller doesn't make it "disgusting".

If you play racing sims you should get a wheel. Controllers are to wheels what plebstations are to pcgamingmasterrace.

[Interfectorem]

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You guys... stop it

Stop what? Are we not allowed to dislike controllers?

[Hans Christian | Teri]

If you play racing sims you should get a wheel. Controllers are to wheels what plebstations are to pcgamingmasterrace.

 

Well no shit, good morning captain.

 

My point was that not everyone can afford a nice setup, and for those controllers are vastly superior to keyboards. I'm terrible with a controller but I have seen people do some real impressive stuff with them.

[smjpl]

Stop what? Are we not allowed to dislike controllers?

 

Well you are, but unless you give valid reasons, your opinion is pointless and you just look like a fool.

[Interfectorem]

Well you are, but unless you give valid reasons, your opinion is pointless and you just look like a fool.

There are very valid reasons, I don't play racing sims, nor platformers, or games that are superior with controllers. Simple as that. I mostly play FPS, which you won't have too much fun with if you play on a controller, unless you're some sort of wizard.

[smjpl]

There are very valid reasons, I don't play racing sims, nor platformers, or games that are superior with controllers. Simple as that. I mostly play FPS, which you won't have too much fun with if you play on a controller, unless you're some sort of wizard.

 

Are you saying that because you don't use a controller, all controllers are therefore bad?

 

Are we not allowed to dislike controllers?

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I don't play racing sims, nor platformers, or games that are superior with controllers. Simple as that.

 

I don't think that is a valid reason.

[Interfectorem]

Are you saying that because you don't use a controller, all controllers are therefore bad?

 

 

I don't think that is a valid reason.

No, I'm not. OP was "must have" things. Controllers are not "must have". I'm also saying they are inferior in games like FPS. But superior in games like racing sims, some bad ports, emulators, and platformers, indie games etc.

[Psykomantis00]

Well no shit, good morning captain.

 

My point was that not everyone can afford a nice setup, and for those controllers are vastly superior to keyboards. I'm terrible with a controller but I have seen people do some real impressive stuff with them.

 

I was ranked 240 in the world on Gran Turismo 5 prologue for a while. All while using a controller. I know it can be done, but it's soooooo much more fun with a wheel. I don't have one, but I'd love to get one. Just, as you said, expensive. Do you have a wheel? 

[loccilucas]

Is it bad that i don't have any of those??

You don't have a screwdriver? Who doesn't have a screwdriver.

OR A MOUSEMAT

[smjpl]

No, I'm not. OP was "must have" things. Controllers are not "must have". I'm also saying they are inferior in games like FPS. But superior in games like racing sims, some bad ports, emulators, and platformers, indie games etc.

 

Hmm? That doesn't seem to fit with your first comment. You only agreed that the screwdriver and dust removal is a "must have" but yet you singled out the controller? I wonder why?

 

I only agree on the part of having a screwdriver, a vacuum or some sort of compressed air. Controllers? Ew. No.

 

I am just making a point here. Don't be a fool with all the PC master race bullshit. I am not saying you can't take the piss out of your console friends but don't actually believe it. They all have their uses.

[felixthemaster1]

What's wrong with this board? Controllers are awesome for some PC games. Are you so far into the anti console circlejerk that you hate controllers too?

[Interfectorem]

Hmm? That doesn't seem to fit with your first comment. You only agreed that the screwdriver and dust removal is a "must have" but yet you singled out the controller? I wonder why?

I am just making a point here. Don't be a fool with all the PC master race bullshit. I am not saying you can't take the piss out of your console friends but don't actually believe it. They all have their uses.

I never said anything about "PC Master Race" Nor do I hate consoles. I don't know where you got that from. I simply dislike controllers.

[The_Evenger]

i can't say i agree with that, alot of that i couldn't care for.

 

and a wrist wrest? really?

[Real_PhillBert]

This list sucks.

 

Here's my thoughts, in no particular order.

 

1. A good #2 Phillips Screwdriver

2. A Mechanical Keyboard

3. A gaming mouse

4. A good desk chair

5. A decent Mic

6. Good speakers or headset

7. A dedicated GPU

8. Good monitor(s)

9. Steam account

10. Girlfriend/Boyfriend Zip ties.

 

I could only come up with 9 so I had to improvise the tenth.

 

Edit: Fixed the 10th now with a better option.

[Le Lion de Barreras]

Controllers? Disgusting and vile? 

C'mon now guys and ladies if any. You have to admit that some games are better optimized to work with controllers than mouse and keyboard.

[TetraSky]

I'll pass on the microphone, fraps, headlamp and controller.

[VulsaviiK]

I only agree on the part of having a screwdriver, a vacuum or some sort of compressed air. Controllers? Ew. No.

 

So you don't use a mousepad

 

As for controllers, you use the input device that matches the game. Keyboard/mouse for first person, controller for third person, and arcade pad for arcade games. If I played enough racing sims, then yes, racing sim equipment would be on my list of shit to buy

[IdeaStormer]

What, why does a gamer need a tool box?

 

True gamers would need anti-spillable drinking cups, bags of junk food, boat load of caffeine drinks/snacks/pills, a trash can that's overfilled with junk but no real trash as trash is all over the place, a few mice (not one), a fan for cooling both the gamer and computer in a pinch.

 

Tools... yea right.

[Legion]

A headlamp? Really? what?

 

Also, this made me laugh

 

My friend used to have a crackling mic and of the guys asked "who is sitting next to a fishtank" Our general chat channel used to be called the fishtank now the channel is self is known as The Fishtank

 

[Interfectorem]

So you don't use a mousepad

As for controllers, you use the input device that matches the game. Keyboard/mouse for first person, controller for third person, and arcade pad for arcade games. If I played enough racing sims, then yes, racing sim equipment would be on my list of shit to buy

No, I don't use a mousepad, mainly because my table is pretty smooth and I use such a low DPI (400), so I'd need a large mousepad. As for controllers, I agree they're great for the genres you mentioned.

[raptorjesusthemessiah]

my slideshow got stuck on 1/10 and i have a 2 screwdrivers so im good there

Same here

[Rbolsen]

do you guys agree with this list? and if not what do you guys need in your toolbox? http://www.pcgamer.com/10-things-every-pc-gamer-should-own/

[Pugs501]

Uhhhhh......

This has been posted before.

SPAM!

[Guest Kloaked]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/225330-10-things-every-pc-gamer-should-own/

 

You're late, mate.

 

 

 

 

Uhhhhh......

This has been posted before.

 

SPAM!

 

Will you guys stop posting like that?

 

I mean seriously.

[Lord Pantaloons]

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