{"product_id":"what-a-gaming-or-streaming-setup-really-costs","title":"What a gaming or streaming setup really costs","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuying a gaming PC or console is one thing. But an attractive purchase price does not automatically mean you have a complete streaming space. Screens, microphones, capture cards, internet, storage and electricity can push up the real costs considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you need a separate streaming PC? When is a capture card unnecessary? And what does your setup cost, not only when you buy it, but also over the next three years?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOREFACT researches what you need to know before you buy a gaming or streaming setup in the Netherlands.\u003c\/strong\u003e From choosing a console or PC to compatibility, additional equipment, fixed costs and a realistic total budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will you discover in this research?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsole, gaming PC and streaming routes:\u003c\/strong\u003e understand the difference between streaming directly, one PC with OBS, a console with a capture card and a two-PC studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete equipment sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e compare eight worked-out example budgets for different price ranges and uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreens, audio and video:\u003c\/strong\u003e look into monitors, headsets, microphones, webcams, lighting and connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapture cards and compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e check when extra equipment is needed and whether console, computer, audio and software work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternet, software and storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e find out about upload requirements, OBS, subscriptions, recording drives and reliable backups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal costs:\u003c\/strong\u003e compare purchase, electricity use, internet, maintenance and any residual value over 36 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase risks and rights:\u003c\/strong\u003e recognise incomplete quotes, hidden extras, warranty rules and points to watch with livestreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluding budgets and practical tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe research contains eight complete example sets, a worked-out cost calculation over 36 months and stress tests for higher hardware prices, extra storage, internet costs and electricity use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou also receive three practical worksheets: a comparison of two purchase offers, a cash and three-year calculation and a test stream and compatibility report. The research also includes a GO\/INVESTIGATE FIRST\/NO-GO decision model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this guide for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gamers and new streamers who want to put together their first setup and know in advance what the equipment they need really costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso suitable for content creators who want to expand their existing PC or console and avoid buying unnecessary or incompatible equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do you receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOREFACT guide — 31 pages (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent research into gaming and streaming equipment in the Netherlands, including eight example budgets, four streaming routes, costs over 36 months, technical checks, purchase comparisons and practical worksheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch market:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e digital, via download after purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on 43 numbered sources and illustrative worked examples. 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