Hardware, Software, And Everything In Between – GameSpace.com
Gaming has evolved from a simple pastime into a multi-billion dollar industry. Today, the most successful games are capable of reaching a global audience in an instant. But it’s not just about gaming consoles and smartphones: Games also need talented developers, great distribution platforms, and even funding to thrive. In this guide, we’ll show you how it all comes together.
Hardware
Hardware is the physical device used to play games. These include consoles, controllers, and accessories. Hardware can be purchased from stores that sell gaming hardware like GameStop or Best Buy, as well as online shops like Amazon or eBay.
The gaming industry’s wide variety of options makes it easy for beginners to find a product they’re interested in playing on. The most popular types of hardware are:
- Consoles – These are devices that connect to televisions and allow you to play video games with an immersive experience not possible on phones or tablets. They range from extremely cheap (like the $30 Raspberry Pi 3) to very expensive ($500+). You can find them in all shapes and sizes with different features (such as 4K resolution). Popular examples include PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One X/XS/XL, Nintendo Switch Lite/Pro Lite-iPad Pro 12″ (dark gray), Google Pixel Slate Tablet 2019 Edition Silver 128GB SSD 16GB RAM 8GB LPDDR4X RAM Intel Core i7 8565U Quad -Core Processor 1TB NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive 10 hours battery life
Software
Software is the code that makes games work. It’s also often the most expensive part of