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The evolution of mobile gaming
Take your games on the go with the latest in smartphone technology and mobile gaming accessories. As smartphone tech continues to evolve and get more powerful, mobile devices offer deeper, high fidelity interactive experiences. The line between gaming at home and on mobile devices has been blurred in the last few years with advancements in hardware and cloud gaming. Greater control has also been put back into players’ hands with more precision-based accessories. You are no longer bound by touch screen controls and can now use full controllers for added accuracy. The options for a powerful gaming phone come in many form factors with high resolution screens that come in multiple sizes. Let’s take a look at some of the options when it comes to high performance gaming smartphones.
What type of phone is best for gaming?
The first major component to any great mobile set up is a powerful smart phone which will act as the centre of your hub. Best Buy has a wide selection of smartphones from Apple, Android, Google, LG and Samsung devices to help level up your game. Phones like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, OnePlus 12 and iPhone 15 Pro Max offer powerful hardware to meet your gaming needs. What sets these models apart from other hardware is the large, beautiful screens, high performance processing and bigger storage options. These key components work in tandem to deliver cutting edge interactive mobile experiences.
How to set up a mobile gaming hub
To maximize your gaming mobile hub’s potential, it’s key to pick the right hardware. Once you’ve decided on a smartphone there are many other gaming accessories that will help you get the most out of your phone. Picking a controller, headphones and a charging solution will make a big difference in your quality and length of play. If your commute takes a while its always ideal to have a power bank on hand just in case. All of this hardware will work together to make the experience more comfortable and immersive.
The best accessories for mobile gaming
Building out from the phone, controller accessories are also very important for added precision.
You can use docking style controllers that attach to your phone, controller phone mounts, gaming clips, grips and holders to add more convenience to your setup. Docking-style controllers like the Razer Kishi seat your phone inside the hardware and transform your phone into a handheld console, complete with joysticks and push button controls. When it comes to standalone controllers, both the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series line of controller’s sport Bluetooth compatibility that allows you to connect to your phone.
Headsets and earbuds are also key, especially if you are gaming on your commute. Noise cancelling headphones can shutout distractions and let you hone in on your next mission. You’ll also be able to pick up on more subtle sounds that could be the difference between victory and defeat. Best Buy Canada offers a variety of brands from Apple to Sennheiser to meet your audio needs.
Power bricks and battery packs are essential to keeping you charged up and ready to play. Plug-in and charge on the go with a variety of options from Belkin to Mophie. An extra charging solution is essential on the go with high-performance, power-hungry gaming applications.
Resources to learn more
https://blog.bestbuy.ca/video-games/razer-kishi-v2-gaming-controller-review