Sunday, January 24, 2010

GameBox Component List

Consoles
XBox360 $199.99 (www.newegg.com)
XBox Elite $299.99 (www.newegg.com)

PS3 $299.99 (www.newegg.com)
PS3 250 GB Black $349.99 (www.newegg.com)

Gaming PCs

Newegg.com gaming rigs - (sorted by best rating...I think $1000 is great for a gaming rig)

Monitors/TVs
I recommend getting an LCD TV that has a very fast refresh rate as well as a good resolution so that you can use this with your computer. If you do not want to use your arcade system with your computer... just pick a 32" that you feel will go good with your console gaming systems. Which will be most. Here is one I recommend for using as a monitor.

Samsung - 32" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV (www.bestbuy.com)

Mouse and Keyboards
 Keyboard & Mouse pack $21.99 (www.newegg.com)

Sound System (what we used in the design for the GameBox)
Logitech-Z-5300e-THX
Currently Amazon does not have any but you can usually find one on EBay.com. If you can't find one there, find a good Logitech 5.1 surround sound system. Used systems are about $150 while new ones are around $400. Try here if you can't find a cheap used one.

Converters
Philips Audio/Video Switchbox With RF Modulator - $24.88 (walmart.com)

From the website...

Connects up to 4 video devices, such as DVD players, VCRs, video game systems, camcorders, satellite TV systems or cable boxes, to any TV or audio system.
  • Works with any device that has an RF, composite video, S-video or audio output
  • Automatically switches to the input that has a signal
  • RF modulator allows you to connect DVD players, VCRs and video game systems to older TVs that only have a 75-ohm RF antenna connection
  • Front inputs are especially convenient for quick connection of a camcorder, digital camera or video game system
  • 4 composite video inputs (RCA-type connections)
  • 4 S-video inputs
  • RF input
  • 4 pairs of stereo inputs (RCA-type connections)
  • Composite video output
  • S-video output
  • RF output
  • 1 pair of stereo outputs
  • Plastic stand with suction cups for horizontal or vertical mounting of the switchbox
  • External AC adapter
Note: Connecting cables for your video devices are not included.

Cables
RCA 6' Stereo Audio/Video With Molded Connectors - $6.99 (walmart.com)
Nippon Labs 12 ft. S-VIDEO Cable - $8.98 (www.newegg.com)
HDMI cables (www.newegg.com)

Seating
True Seating Concepts seat - very comfortable and easy to put together. (www.bestbuy.com)

Other Awesome Stuff

XBox 360 Stereo headset - Allows you to have the sound from not only chat but from gameplay pumped right into your ears...wirelessly. (www.turtlebeach.com)

Virtual FX 3D Converter ... TRANSFORM ANYTHING INTO 3-D!
(www.ultimate3dheaven.com)

Joysticks, Steering Wheels, etc.

NOTE: Will update this list periodically so make sure to check up on it.