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Deciding on Your First Gaming System

Deciding on Your First Gaming System
Deciding on Your First Gaming System

Deciding on Your First Gaming System

July 18, 2022 Posted by A.K. Patel Editorial No Comments

If you’re late to the gaming arena but feel the desire to jump right in, then good news, you’re spoilt for choice. We understand that this choice can be a little overwhelming. However, with so many systems available it can be difficult to pin the exact right system for you. Using the bonuses, the games, and how they play as a basis, our goal in this article is to guide you to the gaming device you can get the most from.

Mobiles

Starting easy, mobiles are the first choice to consider because there’s a very good chance you have one anyway. Mobiles are also built around easy access, so getting started can take just minutes. The Google Play or iOS stores will grant players quick access to whatever they want, with the only real downside being that a lack of dedicated platforms can make it tricky to claim bonuses.

The major area contradicting this point comes from digital casinos. Claiming the best online casino bonuses like free spins and up to £50 in welcome bonus is simple, with iGaming platforms offering hundreds of titles which are perfectly adapted to mobiles. These particular games have lower requirements than most mobile options too, though mobile titles tend to be less restrictive in this sense than the following option…

PC Gaming

If a wide selection is the most important to you, then you can’t do better than PC gaming. With every genre imaginable available on PC, and simple emulator support for games going back 50 years, no gaming library will ever match the PC. Whether you want a simulator with a dozen special keyboard binds, a console port to play with a controller, or even a supported mobile-native game, desktops and laptops will have you covered. Just remember here that iOS support for titles falls far behind in this regard to its Windows counterparts.

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In terms of bonuses, the best places players on PC can turn to are platforms like GOG and the Epic Games Store. The Epic Games Store in particular regularly offers free AAA releases, giving their users access to titles like Borderlands 3, Prey, the Tomb Raider Trilogy, and much more. Game key shops are also a great tool for finding cheap games on these platforms, often giving opportunities far below the regular market price.

Console Gaming

It can be tricky to settle on just one of the big three consoles, but these also represent a strong balance between ease of play and cost. Ultimately, if you crave mobility, then the Switch is going to be your only choice. For the Xbox or PlayStation, you should look at the games to see which are the most appealing to you. Also note that Microsoft recently acquired ZeniMax Media and Activision Blizzard, so Xbox will receive more exclusives in the coming years.

In terms of bonuses, it’s the different monthly subscription services that users need to compare. These offer multiple tiers with varied advantages such as claimable titles, rotating free games, special discounts, and more.

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As long as you’re not in a rush, the best advice we can give to someone looking to get involved in gaming is to take your time. If you’re buying a new device, chances are you’re going to require a significant investment, and you don’t want to be left with a purchase you’re not completely satisfied with. Weigh your options, measure your decision carefully, and you could be left with the perfect system that keeps you entertained for years to come.

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