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Pistol or Battle Rifle?
The Pistol, the Battle Rifle -- the debate raged among Halo fans as to which gun is best. HowStuffWorks gets to the bottom of this question by going straight to the source.
VIDEO GAME PERIPHERALS
Before you can play the game, you’ve got to know your peripherals. Learn how joysticks, light guns and other devices work.
Gadgets Deconstructed
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How does the light gun for a video game work?How does a video-game light gun work? How does the game know where the gun is aiming? See the technology behind this popular video game accessory. See more »
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How Joysticks Work
Video games are amazing creations, but the fact remains that if you input you can't play. Take a look inside the quintessential game controller and see how it has evolved over the years. See more »
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How Media Chairs Work
With built-in surround-sound speakers, amps and subwoofers, media chairs just might be the next big thing in home theater and gaming systems. What makes a chair a media chair? See more »
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How the Wii Balance Board Works
The Wii Balance Board for Nintendo's innovative game console tracks a user's weight and movements, letting the board act as a game controller. What's behind the board's technology, and how did sumo wrestlers serve as its inspiration? See more »
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Pistol or Battle Rifle?
The Pistol, the Battle Rifle -- the debate raged among Halo fans as to which gun is best. HowStuffWorks gets to the bottom of this question by going straight to the source. See more »
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What’s the best type of video card for computer gaming?
electing a video card means more than just opting for lots of memory. Learn about the best type of video card for computer gaming in this article. See more »
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