{"id":39923,"date":"2012-06-21T10:17:05","date_gmt":"2012-06-21T08:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=39923"},"modified":"2012-06-21T10:22:27","modified_gmt":"2012-06-21T08:22:27","slug":"gaming-comfort-gadgets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/39923-gaming-comfort-gadgets","title":{"rendered":"Gaming comfort gadgets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing beats being comfortable while you game, especially when you&#8217;re sitting for hours on end pwning noobs in [game of choice here]. You may think you have everything you could possibly need to keep comfy, but you may have missed out of some of these USB-powered must-haves.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">USB can cooler\/heater<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t you just hate it when your cold\/warm beverage of choice ends up being warm\/cold in summer\/winter? Fear not; an all in one cooling\/heating device is here to keep your cold\/warm drink cold\/warm during long gaming sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Costing just $35, this can cooler\/heater keeps drinks down to between 18 and 20 degrees below the ambient temperature, or heats them up to around 20 &#8211; 22 degrees, neat.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_39998\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-can-heater-cooler.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39998\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39998\" title=\"USB can heater cooler\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-can-heater-cooler.jpg\" alt=\"USB can heater cooler\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-can-heater-cooler.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-can-heater-cooler-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-can-heater-cooler-250x156.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-39998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USB can heater\/cooler<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">USB Hand warming pad<\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever felt like sticking your hand into a fish\u2019s mouth and moving your mouse around while gaming? Me too, and it\u2019s even better when the fish is made out of material and has a built in heating pad.<\/p>\n<p>$18 gets you a mouse pad that can keep things at a toasty 42 degrees, banishing cold winter gaming hands.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_39999\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-hand-warming-pad.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39999\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39999\" title=\"USB hand warming pad\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-hand-warming-pad.jpg\" alt=\"USB hand warming pad\" width=\"600\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-hand-warming-pad.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-hand-warming-pad-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-hand-warming-pad-250x160.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-39999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USB hand warming pad<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">USB Fingerless heating gloves<\/h3>\n<p>If sticking your hand inside a fish isn\u2019t your thing, consider a pair of USB heated fingerless gloves, perfect for gaming (or anything else you can do with a keyboard and mouse) during the winter months.<\/p>\n<p>$20 for 53 degree heated gloves seems fair, and they\u2019ll even work with consoles and laptops.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40001\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-heated-gloves.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40001\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40001\" title=\"USB heated gloves\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-heated-gloves.jpg\" alt=\"USB heated gloves\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-heated-gloves.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-heated-gloves-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-heated-gloves-250x156.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USB heated gloves<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">USB Bladeless fan<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to keep things cool and dry, a USB bladeless fan is about the best peripheral on offer.<\/p>\n<p>The $15 bundle also includes a sponge, \u201cused to soak up filter which in turn produces cold air,\u201d obviously.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40002\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-Bladeless-fan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40002\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40002\" title=\"USB Bladeless fan\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-Bladeless-fan.jpg\" alt=\"USB Bladeless fan\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-Bladeless-fan.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-Bladeless-fan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-Bladeless-fan-250x187.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USB Bladeless fan<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">USB Aroma diffuser<\/h3>\n<p>Do you need something that will set the gaming mood with a classy light glow and pungent aroma? This diffuser is just the thing you need.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by either USB or AA batteries, this $24.50 piece of kit brings \u201cPassion, Romance and Relaxation\u201d to your gaming environment &#8211; fantastic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40006\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-aroma-diffuser.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40006\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40006\" title=\"USB aroma diffuser\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-aroma-diffuser.jpg\" alt=\"USB aroma diffuser\" width=\"600\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-aroma-diffuser.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-aroma-diffuser-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-aroma-diffuser-250x94.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USB aroma diffuser<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">USB Humidifier<\/h3>\n<p>Do the long winter months have you feeling dry and irritated? Enter the USB mini humidifier, with a 90ml water capacity and 2 hour shut off program.<\/p>\n<p>For $38 you get LED indicator lights and an instruction manual for piece of mind.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40004\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-humidifier.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40004\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40004\" title=\"USB humidifier\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-humidifier.jpg\" alt=\"USB humidifier\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-humidifier.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-humidifier-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-humidifier-250x156.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USB humidifier<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">USB 16 port hub<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ll have to power all of these peripherals somehow, and using you PC&#8217;s built in USB ports can be a bit of a hassle.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind a 16 port USB hub with external power is perfect, pity about the $159.99 price tag.<\/p>\n<p>If that&#8217;s out of budget, consider getting yourself two Dark Vader helmet four-port USB hubs for 49.99, force not included.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40007\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-hub-Darth-Vader.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40007\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40007\" title=\"16 Port USB hub and Darth Vader hub\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-hub-Darth-Vader.jpg\" alt=\"16 Port USB hub and Darth Vader hub\" width=\"600\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-hub-Darth-Vader.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-hub-Darth-Vader-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/USB-hub-Darth-Vader-250x135.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">16 Port USB hub and Darth Vader hub<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Toilet chair<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019m just going to leave this here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40009\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Commode-loo-Chair.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40009\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40009\" title=\"Commode Loo Chair\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Commode-loo-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"Commode Loo Chair\" width=\"600\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Commode-loo-Chair.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Commode-loo-Chair-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Commode-loo-Chair-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Commode Loo Chair<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Related Articles<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/39100-gaming-laptop-performance-considerations.html\">Gaming laptop performance considerations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/38772-gaming-expo-dates-to-diarise.html\">Gaming expo dates to diarise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a 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