Gear
The kit that actually helps
No affiliate links and no brand hype. These guides advise by what to look for, especially latency, so the advice holds up whatever you end up buying. It is one corner ofRhapsodic's rhythm games hub.
Audio
Headphones for rhythm games: why latency beats hype
Why latency, not brand hype, is what matters when picking headphones for rhythm games, plus what actually helps: a wired connection, clear sound, and comfort.
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Controllers and gear for rhythm games
The right input for each kind of rhythm game: tablets and keyboards for osu!, dance pads for DDR, guitar controllers for Clone Hero, and why wired wins.
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Fixing input and audio latency in rhythm games
A practical guide to killing lag in rhythm games: display input lag, audio output latency, and how to calibrate your game's audio and visual offset.
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