If you game, chances are, you look forward to spending some good, quality time on your console. Whether that’s single player games, connecting with friends in person or online over games or anything else. It’s not surprising that gaming is so popular when it’s so enjoyable. But you can make things even better for yourself. How? Well, by creating a relaxing and comfortable gaming environment for yourself to enjoy each time you immerse yourself into the gaming experience. Here are a few different ways that you can set up a good gaming space with a positive and calming atmosphere!
Space
If you’re creating a good environment to game, you’re first going to want to think about the space you use to game in. If you have your own apartment or home, chances are, you can pick wherever best suits you. You could set up in your bedroom, lounge, a spare room or anywhere else. If you share your home with others, you may need to consider whether communal spaces are really the best, as you don’t want someone interrupting your gaming to request to use the main TV to watch something else, or people chatting in the space while you’re trying to concentrate.
Everyone’s home situation and layout is different, so only you can know what will best work for you. Once you’ve chosen the space you want to game in, it’s generally best to clear it out through a decluttering process. Clutter can make spaces feel cramped, overwhelming, or simply unpleasant to be in. Instead, by decluttering, you can create a clear and open space you can actually enjoy. Go through items in the space and determine whether they need to be there. Can they be moved to another room? Could you invest in a storage solution that will give them their own space? Do you need them at all? If not, you should consider selling, donating or recycling them to free up your space.
Lighting
Next up, lighting. What kind of lighting do you want to play your games in? If you’re gaming during the day, it can be tempting to get rid of all natural light in the room to see the screen better, but this can interrupt your circadian rhythms and quickly see you getting into a poor sleep-wake cycle. Our bodies are controlled by natural light, so that we assume it’s time to be up and productive when exposed to natural light, while we feel it’s time to wind down when we’re deprived of it. Consider placing your console and screen somewhere that still has natural light filtering through but where screen glare doesn’t become an issue. If you are gaming in the evenings, you may want to consider some quality lighting to set a more relaxing atmosphere. Bulbs with a soft warm glow tend to be much preferable.
Temperature
Temperature plays such a big role in whether we feel that we are able to relax or not. If somewhere is too cold, we find ourselves shivering and focusing on how to stay warm rather than the game at hand. If somewhere is too hot, we can become flustered and irritable, struggling to concentrate. Do what you can to ensure that your space is a good temperature. There are a few ways to achieve this. You can ensure that you set your heating or cooling devices to auto, so you don’t have to worry about adapting them or changing them during gameplay. Autotimers and smart apps can help with this. Ensure that you’re warm and cosy during the winter and sufficiently cool during the summer with good heating systems and AC.
Create a Good Set Up
A big element of relaxation is comfort. You need to make sure that you are as comfortable as possible while gaming to immerse yourself in the experience, rather than worrying about aches and pains. This is why it’s so important to have a good gaming setup. You should browse different gaming tables and chairs if you’re going to game on PC. This ensures you can sit properly with good posture rather than slumping and experience the aches and pains that go with that. Gaming chairs are also good for console gamers, as it provides comfort and convenience. There are countless options out there, so take some time to find options that don’t just suit your needs but fit your home environment too.
Mood
Of course, you want to be relaxed and in a good mood while you’re gaming, so you should do what you can to relax yourself and get yourself into a good space. Different things work for different people here. Some people naturally fall into a relaxed state when doing somethign they enjoy, but others might want to try out relaxing products on the market like Delta 9 THC, air diffusers or candles with nice scents, chamomile teas or anything else that encourages you to unwind.
Sound
Sound plays a big role in any atmosphere. So, make sure that you have a good playlist ready for any gaming you might be doing. A lot of people choose to set up playlists using different streaming services, with different playlists to suit different moods. Alternatively, there are plenty of premade options that you can stream yourself. Good backing music tends to be lyricless to avoid distracting you. To get the best quality sound, you might want to consider some sound systems that are surround sound. This can immerse you more into the entire experience. Browse different options in your budget and choose the best based on spec, reviews and other people’s feedback. If you live with others, of course, you might need to stick to headphones. Again, it’s good to browse different options within your budget to give yourself the best experience.
There really are a lot of elements that go into creating a relaxing gaming atmosphere. Those outlined above should get the ball rolling! Hopefully, each will make all the difference and really help you along the way with your gaming journey!
