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Greetings
Electronics Enthusiasts!
 The
home can function as many things: a theater, an office, even a Photomat!
These days, any house with a teenager — or even an adventurous
adult — can easily become a functional arcade. Whether on
the computer or one of a multitude of dedicated systems, home gaming
has become hugely popular. In fact, reports state that 91% of all
American households partake in gaming.
However, gaming isn’t
always easy. Often, home computers lack the power needed to play
a serious round of a game like World of Warcraft, and some other
platforms have so many choices, it’s hard to know if you’re
getting the right thing. In this issue, we’ll outline all
the home-gaming essentials, including three products that no gamer
can live without!
All the best,
Steven
R. Mitchell
Editor — HomeElectronicsJournal.com
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Bring Your ‘A’ Game!
The Velocity
Raptor 64 DualX ($3,995)
 A
system that looks as much at home on a code writer’s desk
as it does in a hard-core gamer's den, the Velocity Micro Raptor
64 DualX offers performance that rocks! The Raptor moves faster
than you can say, “Look out, he’s right behind you!”
Even though this model comes standard with a 2.6 gHz Processor and
three hard-drive slots, the coolest thing about Velocity is that
every step of your set-up is completely customizable – right
down to the color of your case light!
Mad
Catz Universal MC2 ($59)
 Have
you ever gotten a speeding ticket on the road and thought maybe
you should just stick to the virtual tracks? With hookups for all
the major consoles (Xbox, PS2, and GameCube), steering yourself
into a game with this wheel-and-pedal controller couldn't be easier.
Unlike a number of other wheel controllers, you can actually plug
the Mad Catz in while the game is already on. Featuring an awesome
feedback vibration in the wheel, the MC2 provides a completely authentic
“hands on” experience.
Logitech
Freedom 2.4 Cordless Joystick ($69)
 Logitech
can certainly claim its status as the “top dog” in gaming
peripherals. Its Freedom 2.4 cordless joystick cements that reputation
with wireless connectivity and a seemingly endless control set.
Solid construction (silver metal, black rubber, and plastic), ergonomic
design, ten buttons (4 on the base, 6 on the handle), throttle wheel,
and an eight-way directional hat switch round out the comprehensive
controls. This is a “must have” for the home player.
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