Chapter 4. Playing with Hardware

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The world of gaming doesn’t end when you stop looking at pixels.

Like many other hobbies (such as miniature gaming, car modding, and model trains), half of the fun is building new things or adapting old things in new ways. Perhaps you have a beloved controller that doesn’t quite connect to your new system or you want to have the coolest, quietest PC at the LAN party. You can have game-related fun while getting your hands dirty with hardware, wires, and even a soldering iron or two.

Maybe you’d rather make your gaming experience more immersive by improving your video or audio setup. There are plenty of ways to combine your home-theater setup with your game playing. Here are a few ideas to keep you involved while you’re waiting for the next killer game to come out.

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