best and worst gadgets, Games, and hardware I bought in 2022

Hello, I’m RJ, founding father of all All About Video games as we close to the tip of 2022 I need to share about my worst and finest buys I purchased in 2022, and hopefully, I will help you together with your obsessive shopping for alongside the way in which :).

I’m going to interrupt down the article into a number of classes from PC {Hardware}, Video Video games Consoles, Video games from completely different platforms, and different peripherals I cherished and hate.

PC {Hardware}

WORST

RTX 3080 – Upgrading from RTX 2060 I purchased the 1,376 USD card (final March I believe) mainly as a result of it’s white and I don’t even play video games on my PC other than occasional Elders Scroll On-line, StarCraft (LOL), League Of Legends, and Apex Legends which doesn’t even want a high tier GPU (at the moment).

BEST

Corsair Dominator Platinum White – Sidegrading from G.SkiLL Trident Z I bought the Corsair Dominator Platinum White to go together with my white setup which appears to be like implausible but additionally it fastened my issues on the XMP profile.

The one draw back is utilizing each Armoury Crate and iCUE software program for RGB is a ache within the ass. There’s a approach to incorporate each lighting profiles into one software program however I’m too lazy to determine it out.

Online game console

Worst

Oculus Quest 2 – Used it for like 5 hours in complete and by no means appeared again. Perhaps if I’ve a devoted room or more room for digital actuality then I’ll have a greater expertise. Critically I counsel ready for newer generations or in case you have a PS5 then go for the PS5 VR2 as a substitute.

Issues I don’t like embrace consolation, unhealthy UI, and being too previous for this shit.

BEST

Ps 5 – Purchased an overpriced PS5 from a scalper for my birthday final April, up to now it’s not gathering mud as a lot as I hope (fortunately). The one draw back is I can’t place it vertically due to my area.

The principle purpose is that I actually needed to play Ghost of Tsushima which I didn’t even end up up to now lol however man pairing it with a descent 4K TV, PS5 is the right nerdgasm machine.

Online game

Worst

Valkyrie Elysium – I performed Valkyrie Profile again in PS1 and it’s top-of-the-line JRG video games I performed, I checked some critiques and all I’m listening to are optimistic critiques (I assume there have been sponsored). However yeah most likely my hopes are too excessive with this title so it was a giant letdown.

The plot is horrible and one-dimensional paired with facepalm graphics that must be unlawful to be launched on a Subsequent-Gen Console. Sq.-Enix actually blew this one away.

Finest

Ghost Tsushima – As I beforehand began I haven’t even completed the sport however I obtained midway which suggests I actually like the sport. If I had extra time sooner or later which I don’t assume will occur perhaps I’ll re-play the sport from the beginning.

Issues I like embrace the gameplay, plot, soundtrack, and these days simply being a giant fan of Japanese tradition. Ghost of Tsushima is the right recreation to showcase PS5’s graphics functionality and their DualSense’s Haptic Suggestions options. A must-play for each gamer.

monitor

worst

Huawei MateView 28″ – Used this for my useless Macbook Professional display however I believe is a product of my obsessive shopping for, The panels are 4K however I believe it’s so overpriced for its options and basic use in my case, perhaps if you’re on the Huawei ecosystem (which I don’t assume anybody is lol) and with a less expensive value then it’s price it however If you’re on the hunt for a MacOS monitor then I’d advocate the Samsung M8 as a substitute if you’re wonderful with the 60hz display or the LG 32″ Ultrafine monitor for its Ergo stand and Thunderbolt 3 slot. (I hope my buddy doesn’t learn this as I’m making an attempt to promote her this monitor)

finest

Samsung Odyssey G9 – That is the right monitor for each gaming and productiveness, as an web optimization specialist that is good for filling up my display with completely different browsers and instruments and typically together with a browser for media consumption. As for gaming, it suits the video games I play and I’d say it’s very immersive, particularly for racing video games like Forza Horizon. As for devoted media, the consumption you possibly can skip this one as extremely wides usually are not the most effective for that, as a substitute, go together with a 32″ 4K show.

audio

Worst

Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wi-fi – One other product of my white obsession however I had some a lot religion in Corsair, the audio could be very clunky with poor bass, I searched Reddit and a few talked about which you can calibrate the audio however who has time for that? General these headphones are very overrated and if you’re an audiophile (which is definitely not the aim of gaming headphones) keep away from this in any respect prices or keep away from any gaming headphones totally besides perhaps for Steelseries which I heard is nice. If you’d like a bang to your buck and a protected selection for each gaming and media consumption then go for Sony or Sennheiser headphones as a substitute.

finest

Edifier S880DB and Elgato Wave 3 – 1 of the draw back of utilizing audio system for gaming is the immersiveness (not even a phrase however who cares) and precise aggressive edge on FPS video games like listening to the footsteps. However Edifier S880DB solves that problem, whereas being a speaker it additionally has the options of gaming headphones however that actually relies on your surroundings. In my case, I ended utilizing gaming headphones for gaming, media consumption, and zoom conferences because the consolation purchased by Audio system and Mic combo is simply manner higher than gaming headphones.

extra ineffective stuff for me however may be good for others

ElGAto Streamdeck

Not very helpful in my case, however perhaps in case you can incorporate it into your video modifying, photograph modifying, or graphics design workflow then positive go forward.

monitor Lightbars

When you have a curved monitor likelihood is the match could be very not supreme, and the nice and cozy yellow mild function can also be nothing particular additionally you possibly can obtain f.lux as a substitute totally free, however relying in your room lightning you may find it irresistible or hate it.

conclusion

When looking for devices and {hardware}, it may be useful to perform a little research and skim critiques from different customers to get an concept of the standard and efficiency of the product.

Shifting ahead to 2023 I’m leaning right into a extra minimalist setup, perhaps ditching home windows totally and going for MacOS as my fundamental productiveness software.

The entire “Gaming PC” monopoly ” is simply getting on my nerves just lately and going for an improve each 12 months just isn’t very cost-effective anymore.

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And wishing Completely happy Holidays to everybody!

– RJ