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Show us your gaming setup: 2008 edition
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gray_fox224
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mintylurb said:
Yes, I use Standard all the time. I never use the game mode. It causes "black crush."
Alright guys, I'm going to enter the running for "most ghetto" setup. I hope you enjoy!
First, you can see my setup is old as dirt. That is an old Mitsubishi television that has to be at least 17 years old. You can also count 3 VCRs, one of which (the top on on the left) is actually mounted into the entertainment center itself.
As you might also notice, the video cords are coming out of the left side of the TV. I actually only have two composite outputs on this TV and one S-Video, which is taken by the DVD player. I have to go through the system selector (on the very bottom) in order to hook up both my Wii and PS2.
You may notice I'm not taking a picture of my couch or anything. That's because I usually just pull my office chair from my computer room and set it in front of the TV to play. We'll get to the computer later.
That's not my entire game collection right there, that's just a selection of recent games. Most of the others are in another room. If you want to see my whole collection, it's here on IGN. You might notice some cords taped to the center. Those are actually cords for my EyeToy, and I've simply taped them to keep them out of the way.
And there's my Wii, next to a couple power bricks and a GC controller. All my power cords hook up to an extension cord that goes behind the entertainment center.
Here's a DDR pad, it just kinda lies on the floor there.
Here's my computer space in another room. Pretty messy. As you can see, I have my laptop mounted on this device that makes it a bit more like using a desktop. I can adjust the height and such, and then I just unhook the laptop when I'm on the go. I think I got that sound setup for about $50. You might also notice that my logitech mouse has significant wear and tear. That's my PC gamepad on the left with my headphones, and you can sorta make out my DS case there on the far right. And yes, those are in fact, socks on the floor. I'm lazy and like to take them off while at home, and that's usually where they wind up.
And there's my old mark-1 Genesis in yet another room, hooked up to a small TV via RF. Yes, that is in fact a small beanie bear next to a deal of trash bags.
First, you can see my setup is old as dirt. That is an old Mitsubishi television that has to be at least 17 years old. You can also count 3 VCRs, one of which (the top on on the left) is actually mounted into the entertainment center itself.
As you might also notice, the video cords are coming out of the left side of the TV. I actually only have two composite outputs on this TV and one S-Video, which is taken by the DVD player. I have to go through the system selector (on the very bottom) in order to hook up both my Wii and PS2.
You may notice I'm not taking a picture of my couch or anything. That's because I usually just pull my office chair from my computer room and set it in front of the TV to play. We'll get to the computer later.
That's not my entire game collection right there, that's just a selection of recent games. Most of the others are in another room. If you want to see my whole collection, it's here on IGN. You might notice some cords taped to the center. Those are actually cords for my EyeToy, and I've simply taped them to keep them out of the way.
And there's my Wii, next to a couple power bricks and a GC controller. All my power cords hook up to an extension cord that goes behind the entertainment center.
Here's a DDR pad, it just kinda lies on the floor there.
Here's my computer space in another room. Pretty messy. As you can see, I have my laptop mounted on this device that makes it a bit more like using a desktop. I can adjust the height and such, and then I just unhook the laptop when I'm on the go. I think I got that sound setup for about $50. You might also notice that my logitech mouse has significant wear and tear. That's my PC gamepad on the left with my headphones, and you can sorta make out my DS case there on the far right. And yes, those are in fact, socks on the floor. I'm lazy and like to take them off while at home, and that's usually where they wind up.
And there's my old mark-1 Genesis in yet another room, hooked up to a small TV via RF. Yes, that is in fact a small beanie bear next to a deal of trash bags.
ZealousD said:Alright guys, I'm going to enter the running for "most ghetto" setup. I hope you enjoy!
First, you can see my setup is old as dirt. That is an old Mitsubishi television that has to be at least 17 years old. You can also count 3 VCRs, one of which (the top on on the left) is actually mounted into the entertainment center itself.
As you might also notice, the video cords are coming out of the left side of the TV. I actually only have two composite outputs on this TV and one S-Video, which is taken by the DVD player. I have to go through the system selector (on the very bottom) in order to hook up both my Wii and PS2.
You may notice I'm not taking a picture of my couch or anything. That's because I usually just pull my office chair from my computer room and set it in front of the TV to play. We'll get to the computer later.
That's not my entire game collection right there, that's just a selection of recent games. Most of the others are in another room. If you want to see my whole collection, it's here on IGN. You might notice some cords taped to the center. Those are actually cords for my EyeToy, and I've simply taped them to keep them out of the way.
And there's my Wii, next to a couple power bricks and a GC controller. All my power cords hook up to an extension cord that goes behind the entertainment center.
Here's a DDR pad, it just kinda lies on the floor there.
Here's my computer space in another room. Pretty messy. As you can see, I have my laptop mounted on this device that makes it a bit more like using a desktop. I can adjust the height and such, and then I just unhook the laptop when I'm on the go. I think I got that sound setup for about $50. You might also notice that my logitech mouse has significant wear and tear. That's my PC gamepad on the left with my headphones, and you can sorta make out my DS case there on the far right. And yes, those are in fact, socks on the floor. I'm lazy and like to take them off while at home, and that's usually where they wind up.
And there's my old mark-1 Genesis in yet another room, hooked up to a small TV via RF. Yes, that is in fact a small beanie bear next to a deal of trash bags.
Dude, are those dirty socks... underneath your computer desk? Holy... shit... that is excellent. I mean, it's like a collection of the lil' fuggers just hanging out while you get your game on.
saran81kid91
Member
eternal prize said:
I think I have the same stand as you. Ikea?
Panasonic AX-100U 720 Projector
Onkyo SR-674 Receiver
Paradigm Cinema 220 LCRs
Cambridge Soundworks Newton S305 Surrounds
Buttkicker LFE Transducer (not hooked up yet)
Xbox360
Wii
PS3 (has never had a game in it, just for Blu-ray)
PC (Yes I play PC on my couch in surround sound)
Home Depot Blackout shades
As you can tell I hate seeing consoles and wires. I had to notch out my ceilling and re-plaster it to run the HDMI and speaker wire. I still have to build my screen and mount my left and right speakers to the wall. It looks damn good on the grey wall so I haven't been in a rush. I know my place is small compared to most NeoGAF but I live in NY so give me a break. Also it looks much better in person.
Mattlikewhoa
Member
Doesn't that light switch bother you while viewing things?
That would drive me nuts, but you're building a screen so its all good. Nice to see another projector user here
That would drive me nuts, but you're building a screen so its all good. Nice to see another projector user here
Ecto311
Member
Gravitom said:
Panasonic AX-100U 720 Projector
Onkyo SR-674 Receiver
Paradigm Cinema 220 LCRs
Cambridge Soundworks Newton S305 Surrounds
Buttkicker LFE Transducer (not hooked up yet)
Xbox360
Wii
PS3 (has never had a game in it, just for Blu-ray)
PC (Yes I play PC on my couch in surround sound)
Home Depot Blackout shades
As you can tell I hate seeing consoles and wires. I had to notch out my ceilling and re-plaster it to run the HDMI and speaker wire. I still have to build my screen and mount my left and right speakers to the wall. It looks damn good on the grey wall so I haven't been in a rush. I know my place is small compared to most NeoGAF but I live in NY so give me a break. Also it looks much better in person.
What kind of curtains are you using for the windows? I have an Infocus 4805 and its a bitch to get the room dark to play during the day. Maybe if I can get a curtain situation figured out that is not totally ghetto I'll post the set up.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
holy damn. that looks great.JRW said:
favouriteflavour
Member
JRW said:
I always wanted a CRT HDTV but when I finally had the money to get one the market was devoid of them
Ecto311 said:
http://www.levolor.com/products/cellular-shades/
The Evening Star Blockouts. It sucks that I have a bay window because it drove the cost up a lot.
hiryu said:
Ikea Galant
Ken Masters
Banned
Chittagong said:
This is nicest set up so far
you all have great setups! and some of you who are 'updating'... I'd take your old sets any day :lol
So I'm new to hdtvs. I'm looking to buy one in the next 2 months, given nothing else breaks. I know nothing about them.. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know. I also want good customer service just in case something goes wrong. I'm looking to spend about $1200ish. Nothing huge, as I live in an apartment and the room's kinda small (around 37" would be cool). Right now I have a regular ol' tv barely 20" heh.
Anyway, kudos to all these magnificent setups.
So I'm new to hdtvs. I'm looking to buy one in the next 2 months, given nothing else breaks. I know nothing about them.. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know. I also want good customer service just in case something goes wrong. I'm looking to spend about $1200ish. Nothing huge, as I live in an apartment and the room's kinda small (around 37" would be cool). Right now I have a regular ol' tv barely 20" heh.
Anyway, kudos to all these magnificent setups.
JRW
Member
Birbo said:
Although the 34XBR960 CRT has awesome picture quality going from a 34" to 50" screen made a huge difference when watching movies & playing videogames. It's worth it for the size increase alone, But being I'm so incredibly picky with picture quality I couldn't settle for anything less than the Pioneer Kuro which was expensive but has amazing picture quality and black levels...
I tried a few LCDs before realising I was wasting my time and decided to try Plasma. I first tried a popular Panasonic 1080p model but it had poor black levels compared to my CRT (same deal with the LCDs although the plasma wasnt as bad), I finally ended up with the Kuro plasma and couldnt be happier, it's capable of deep crt like black levels even in a dark room which alone makes a huge difference to overall picture quality.
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