Types of gaming

Unit 20

level 3 games design year 1

Computer games and machines

There are many different ways to game and each of them are unique and have advantages and disadvantages which altar the gaming experience.

Arcade

https://www.wired.com/2014/05/arcade-history/

Arcade machines are old and have a deep rich history. They where made in 1971 and they where the first video games ever to be realised and they are very simple. The machines are essentially large machines that have buttons for each different move. These machines are very expensive now and are rare to come across due to their old age. The take up lots of room and some stand at 6 foot tall. The advantages are slim but some old gamers would enjoy and they look really cool and are an important to the gaming history. 

  

Mobile

Mobile devices are another type of gaming that is commonly for more platforming games etc. Triple a titles are not on phones because they are not powerful enough to play the game. The games on mobile are weaker and have a smaller screen. The good thing about mobile is you can play any where for 10 minute or 1 hour to kill some time. The are very portable and can be very fun and they also have many other uses such as text and internet.

       

Console 

PlayStation and Xbox are the main consoles out today and are by far the most popular. The gaming experience is a lot different to mobile and arcade which are more for older/causal gamers. The consoles don't need upgrading and it is a one time purchase. The games look better and are more complex then mobile and other arcade games. There are many advantages and some disadvantages to consoles, first they are small and are very powerful. They are coop and are long lasting machines. The disadvantage is that the storage space is low and you have to connect it to a TV. The appeal more to the casual gamers.    

PC

PC is my preferred choice to play games on and the most popular within the gaming community.  PC is the most advanced and intense gaming rig and is used by all people even people who don't play games. PC can be customised and has infinite possibility's. Th only down side is that it is expensive and very difficult to decide what you want. It also requires a monitor and upgrading to continue to run the latest games at 60 fps ultra. The appeal more to the hardcore gamers.      

Final summary

The final summary is different for each person:

Arcade is only for people whop have a lot of money

console is for casual gamers

pc is for hardcore gamers

mobile is for killing time at a random moment