Video Shows How Gradient Lighting Can Enhance the Gaming Experience

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The simple act of playing a video game isn't all that difficult to achieve these days. A simple monitor or TV, a game device, or perhaps a portable all-in-one system like the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or even a mobile phone can get the job done. But there's plenty of people who go out of their way to customize the gaming experience to truly make it their own and enhance the experience further.

To start, gamers often put a big emphasis on the visuals their monitors or TVs can put out, as well as the sound system that helps to bring them into the game. Having a high-resolution, adequate refresh rate, and surround sound can all improve the experience and allow players to experience the game in its full spectacle. However, more gamers are also discovering how immersive it can be to bring some well-timed gradient lighting into the picture.

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One gamer demonstrated how a little work and a combination of technology gave their game experience a boost. A short video shared by trotski90 demonstrates the effect light can have, as their PlayStation 5 boots up and the wall behind the television starts to take on the same color as what's currently displayed on the screen. The television shifts from a gentle blue with the PlayStation Studios logo, rapidly flickers across colors as the Marvel logo appears on-screen, and then shifts into a stunning red, suitable for Spider-Man.

As LED lights have become more affordable, intricate PC builds and setups like these have become more common. While not necessary, they add a little extra dazzle to the gaming experience. In essence, a series of LED lights positioned behind the television mirror what's happening on the screen, causing similar colors to be