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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Eel O'Brian on September 11, 2012, 09:14:02 AM

Title: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Eel O'Brian on September 11, 2012, 09:14:02 AM
As this console generation wheezes and writhes and sputters towards the next, what's been your single favorite accessory/peripheral/attachment purchase? Without a doubt, mine has been this:

(http://www.padsandpanels.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/pdptriggers.jpg)

So useful, so compensates for Sony's idiotic decision to make the DS3 triggers curve inward. Best $5 I ever spent on two little pieces of fucking plastic.
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: T-Short on September 11, 2012, 09:41:53 AM
This I guess, but only for the packaging, I still haven't actually used the controller :lol

(http://i.minus.com/iunp30OzQLy7F.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: archnemesis on September 11, 2012, 09:55:53 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/1ilCE.jpg)

Once I tried it at a friend's house, I had to get one myself. Now it's pretty much impossible to enjoy a racing game without using a decent wheel.
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: demi on September 11, 2012, 09:57:27 AM
Vita
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Great Rumbler on September 11, 2012, 10:21:07 AM
Wired Xbox 360 controller. I've been using it for years now to play console ports on PC, as well as various emulated games across multiple platforms.
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: MrAngryFace on September 11, 2012, 11:02:29 AM
Razer Orochi - Best laptop/Bluetooth gaming mouse ever IMO- worth all the moneys I had paid.

(http://applereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/razer-orochi-review-mouse.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: king of the internet on September 11, 2012, 11:09:15 AM
My Logitech MX518 is the only thing to come to mind. Great mouse at a reasonable price. I also bought some of those real triggers, and they're definitely an upgrade, but I think my cat batted them under something because they disappeared. Worst non-game purchase would be an easier topic, I bought a Move after all.
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: TakingBackSunday on September 11, 2012, 11:44:08 AM
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/MKSkillz/DSC00569.jpg)

I'm such a fucking taco
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Raban on September 11, 2012, 01:46:42 PM
:bow(http://i.imgur.com/xI80n.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Brehvolution on September 11, 2012, 01:49:29 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/oQOSu.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Diunx on September 11, 2012, 01:56:06 PM
Gonna save himuro the trouble

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VGqOqZ1pL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Stoney Mason on September 11, 2012, 01:57:35 PM
Once I tried it at a friend's house, I had to get one myself. Now it's pretty much impossible to enjoy a racing game without using a decent wheel.

So jealous. Wish I could afford to drop the dollars on a top notch gaming wheel.

For me I would go with gaming headphones. They've revolutionized my gaming experience over the last couple of years. I've had a few different models of them as I upgraded.
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Trent Dole on September 11, 2012, 02:04:50 PM
Turtle Beach
I got wired X12s for Xmas and they're pretty awesome. :bow
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Eel O'Brian on September 11, 2012, 02:21:59 PM
yeah, i bought a dirt cheap pair of rocketfish gaming headphones which came with all the connectors to use on  360/PS3/PC, and even those are very comfortable and have decent enough sound
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: archnemesis on September 11, 2012, 02:23:34 PM
Once I tried it at a friend's house, I had to get one myself. Now it's pretty much impossible to enjoy a racing game without using a decent wheel.

So jealous. Wish I could afford to drop the dollars on a top notch gaming wheel.

For me I would go with gaming headphones. They've revolutionized my gaming experience over the last couple of years. I've had a few different models of them as I upgraded.
It might not be worth it unless you play a lot of racing games since they're quite expensive. Especially if you want a stand or seat to go with it.
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Robo on September 11, 2012, 03:00:07 PM
Without question:

(http://www.protocolsnow.com/wp-content/images/090814_sf4mod/stock.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Brehvolution on September 11, 2012, 03:42:25 PM
Turtle Beach
I got wired X12s for Xmas and they're pretty awesome. :bow

Yep. So comfy even when worn for long periods of time. Ideal for shooters where hearing footsteps is an advantage.
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Positive Touch on September 11, 2012, 03:54:37 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/cr2FW.jpg)

this + quality pc ports + hdmi out on my laptop = GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Tasty on September 11, 2012, 03:56:55 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/jQv6M.jpg)

I was looking for a CC Pro image on Google and this basically sums it up for me. It also works fantastically with SNES VC games (though not as well as I imagine that awesome Club Nintendo controller Hyoushi doesn't even use. :'()
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: iconoclast on September 11, 2012, 06:40:49 PM
Based Seimitsu:
(http://i.imgur.com/5A51D.jpg)

The extra tightness in the stick helps with precision dodging in shooters. Plus it's sturdy as hell, so it won't break if you smash it. 8)
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on September 11, 2012, 06:52:31 PM
(http://image4.play-asia.com/640/PA.51491.001.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: pilonv1 on September 11, 2012, 07:47:31 PM
Going to post something no one else has otherwise I'd be posting the 360 pad with the d-pad or the 360 controller for windows.

(http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/audio_technica_ath_ad700_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: iconoclast on September 11, 2012, 09:18:38 PM
I was going to post my ATH-A700 headphones too. I can't live without them now :heart
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: pilonv1 on September 11, 2012, 09:26:16 PM
It's the perfect size for my giant head :heart
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Stoney Mason on November 14, 2012, 07:05:07 PM
Once I tried it at a friend's house, I had to get one myself. Now it's pretty much impossible to enjoy a racing game without using a decent wheel.

So jealous. Wish I could afford to drop the dollars on a top notch gaming wheel.

For me I would go with gaming headphones. They've revolutionized my gaming experience over the last couple of years. I've had a few different models of them as I upgraded.

Ah fuck it. I went ahead and bought myself a csr fanatec wheel and pedals. I figure $250 isn't too bad.
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 14, 2012, 07:10:45 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/cr2FW.jpg)

this + quality pc ports + hdmi out on my laptop = GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL

I guess this, yea.
Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Don Flamenco on November 14, 2012, 07:14:52 PM
i like those PS3 triggers also, very sweet!   

Title: Re: Your favorite non-game purchase from this gen
Post by: Trent Dole on November 14, 2012, 07:29:20 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41xM31QiwdL.jpg)
Chock full of non game awesomeness :hyper
...I'd say the Turtle Beach headphones I have except those were a gift.