What is Luxury Gaming Like?
Luxury gaming is the latest trend on the market. From Twitch to Twitter, you’ll see it being discussed a lot – but what exactly is this luxury gaming like? Here’s a closer look at everything you need to know…
Online casinos
The luxury gaming trend largely stems from online casinos.
Over the past few years, online casinos have quickly taken over the internet. Now, there are over 2,000 of them (and counting). There’s a big demand for luxury, real-money gaming, so online casinos have thankfully been there to fill the gap.
Inside an online casino, like Les Ambassadeurs, you can do pretty much anything you want to. Usually, people will:
- Play different games (roulette, video poker, slots)
- Activate bonuses and offers
- Practice their skills for when they play in real-life casinos and tournaments
The whole idea behind online casinos is that you get to play some games with a splash of luxury. After all, there aren’t many places on the internet where you get to play all the classic casino games for real money from the comfort of your own home.
If you want an even more luxury experience, you can now play ‘live’ casino games, too. Essentially, live casino games are when you interact with real human dealers via video camera. This helps to create the ‘Las Vegas feel’ while you play on your mobile or computer. You can talk and interact with the dealers as if they’re actually in the same room as you, which is pretty cool!
VR Headsets (and other luxury gaming equipment)
In the current gaming market, there is different high-end gaming equipment for people who want a more luxurious experience when playing video games.
At the top of the mountain are VR headsets. In case you don’t know, VR headsets (which stands for virtual reality) are headsets that you wear. The goggles make it feel like you’re actually inside the game. This is because you see the graphics from a first-person perspective.
VR headsets are seen as a genuine luxury in the gaming world. If you’re lucky enough to be able to afford one, all of your friends will be jealous. However, they’re expensive, so you need to think carefully before investing in one.
Moving into the future, it seems highly likely that VR headsets will replace the traditional controller, which will see the true beginning of the virtual reality era.
In addition to VR headsets, there’s plenty of other luxury gaming equipment you can get your hands on. For example, luxury headsets have become extremely popular amongst PlayStation and XBOX users. Just recently, Sony released the PULSE 3D headset for the PlayStation 5. This is a luxury wireless headset that allows you to hear the in-game sounds in a way that makes it feel like you’re actually inside of the game. If something moves to the left, then you will hear the surround-sound effect in the left ear cup (and vice-versa).
Providing you can afford to, it’s highly recommended that you invest in a luxury headset, as it takes the experience to a whole different level.
Luxury video games
These days, many video games come with luxury themes.
For instance, there’s GTA V.
The online mode of GTA V (GTA Online) is based around building a life of luxury for your character in Los Santos (a fictional city). Here, you can buy expensive cars, invest in properties, trade on the stock markets, complete side missions, and so much more. Essentially, your life in GTA V is like a movie – and you get to control all of it.
Garon Cockrell is the Founder and Editor of Pop Culture Beast and host of The Pop Culture Beast Show. He founded the site over seven years ago to have a place on the internet to write about the things he loved. Since then, Garon has become a best-selling author (Demonic and Other Tales), an award winning screenwriter (Best Screenplay 2013 Motor City Nightmares Film Festival), and a cast member on the top rated podcast, Never Not Funny.