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HardwareLesson 8
Know hardware required to create video games
Understand peripherals used for game play & testing
Be able to describe typical peripherals used for game play
Lesson Goals
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MarkingMarks Learning Objective
1 – 3Pass
Demonstrate a limited understanding of gaming platform hardware and peripherals required to create and test digital games.
4 – 6Merit
Demonstrate a sound understanding of gaming platform hardware and peripherals required to create and test digital games.
7 – 9Distinction
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of gaming platform hardware and peripherals required to create and test digital games.
Game Playing DevicesWhich peripherals are common across all devices?
Research hardware requirementsDescribe the role of peripherals
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The typical peripherals that are common across most devices are:
Peripherals
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DeviceComputer, console, tablet, phone
ViewingTelevision, monitor, touchscreen
ControllingStandard, sensors, specialist
AdditionalDisc drive, storage, audio, Internet
There always needs to be a device with which peripherals can be connected to and which controls the overall system.
Device
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This device will typically be a desktop computer, a games console or even a portable device such as an iPad, tablet or mobile phone.
Each device will have a different technical specification: Memory Processor
Each device requires some method of allowing a user to view the game that they are playing in real time.
Viewing
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Some devices may have a display already built into them: Tablet Mobile Phone
Other devices such as consoles and computers require the use of an external display such as: Monitor Television
All games require a method of interaction between the game and user so a player is given a controller to allow this to happen.
Controlling
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A controller can take many different forms depending on the device: Controller Joystick Keyboard & Mouse Sensors
There are also some specialist game controllers that can be used to allow easier control of certain games.
Most game playing devices will have some method of saving progress and therefore require a type of storage.
Additional
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Many devices also now allow a user to connect to the Internet and may allow players to talk to each other by using a headset or microphone.
Standard peripherals which are often forgotten include: Disc Drive Speakers Headphones
Describe the role each type of peripheral plays in the following key areas listed below: Device Viewing Controlling Additional
Explain why each type of peripheral is necessary and give examples of different versions being used in games consoles.
Your Task
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Keywords
Peripheral
Hardware
Devices that are connected to a computer but not classed as a main part.
The physical parts of a computer system that allow it to work.
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Research hardware requirementsUnderstand role of peripherals