How to play video games? A basic beginner's guide

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All the potential gamers out there who are either beginners or looking to start playing video games here is a beginner's guide. So, if you are thinking of taking up a joypad, but don’t know where to start, or which games to try, just read on. Picking a video game or learning how to play can be overwhelming for someone unfamiliar with the games and many just give up. However, even though it might seem a bit difficult or confusing at first, with a little direction and patience, you can start playing video games and it will not take too much time. So, to enter the exciting world of online video games here’s a beginner’s guide to play.

Playing video games no longer requires a dedicated console or a gaming computer. There are an increasing number of quality games that can be played on laptop, old computer, smartphone, or tablet. Try these games before you invest hundreds of dollars for a console or computer upgrade. Choose the games that you want to play and get a desktop computer running the latest operating system, and install a good video card.

In case you want to really focus on video games, it is advisable to choose the latest-generation console (PS4 (PS5, if you can get a hold of it), Switch, or Xbox) to play new games. Old ones (PS3, Wii, Xbox 360 or even earlier) will serve the purpose too, if you are starting out.

Check the game ratings or packaging or online description before you go for it.

Choose a console on which you can play any game. Computer gamers must know about their computer specifications and ensure that these match with the game packaging or website.

Sometimes games fail to live up to marketing hype, and hence this might give you a bad experience. Find at least one video review before you purchase an