Ben Lombardo

The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve realised how convenient having studio-grade tools is as part of your workstation. Thankfully, these tools have gotten cheaper and more readily accessible over time, and they’re all vying to be the best in the market. High-quality sound output is a great example of this. For sound, you can choose to have a sound card within your case, or even output to a mixer on your desk.

I remember the first time I played an online game with a headset. It was Halo 2, and it was between my brother and me in separate rooms. I remember the excitement of what felt like a technological marvel, being able to communicate over the internet without having to pay for transmission charges like you would when calling a phone in 2004. Now, Discord exists, online gaming is normalized, and headsets have gotten lightyears better.

How often do you find yourself carrying a portable gaming console? Are you a mobile gamer, preferring to play on your phone with the ability to play at a moment’s notice? How about someone who likes the beefier consoles, like the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck? Maybe you carry a gaming laptop because you’ve found a good balance between using it for work/school and using it to play your favorite releases. For gamers, the bag or case we choose ultimately impacts which category you fall into.