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How to Play In-Home Games

Setting up and playing electronic games at home can be accomplished in less than 20 minutes by any person with minimal documentation. Electronic games have become the standard for home gaming. A system typically costs $200 to $600 with the ability to play thousands of games from its own library and games designed for other systems. These games feature HD resolution, high-end music and hours of entertainment.

Things You'll Need

An electronic-gaming system
A game compatible with the system's platform

Instructions

- 1
  Take the audio and visual cables and connect them to the gaming unit. Then connect the cables to the television. Make sure all connections are tight and make proper contact.
- 2
  Turn the television to alternative input. Some modern televisions have a high definition gaming channel marked "GAME 1" or "GAME 2." Either form of input is acceptable. If your unit is off, the television should become blank.
- 3
  Connect the power cables to the gaming unit. Turn it on. The display on the television should power up. The game's BIOS messages should flash on the screen. This means the game's brand information will be displayed. If the television doesn't respond, check your connections.
- 4
  Put the game into the unit. The game should start and the controllers should respond. You can now begin gaming at home.

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