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Esports competition continues to enjoy increased popularity and rapid adoption professionally and at both K-12 and collegiate levels. According to the National Association of Collegiate Esports, more than 260 U.S. colleges have launched esports programs at the varsity level and are offering an average of $16 million per year in scholarships.
Like traditional sports, esports fosters teamwork, communication, and problem solving.
The unique performance needs of esports facilities requires a broad level of knowledge and expertise to ensure the AV system provides a good experience for players and spectators alike. Even if you’re starting completely from scratch, don’t feel overwhelmed. We are esports experts.
Egaming versus Esports
Recreational
Esports originates from Egaming. You are a “gamer” if you play single or multiplayer video games of any sort on devices such as phones, consoles, or computers. The difference between Egaming and esports is easy to understand; think recreational gaming versus competitive gaming for prizes and recognition. It is like playing sports with friends versus playing professionally.
Esports
Some of the most popular Egaming platforms have become part of the esports ecosystem. Esports is played at club levels with leagues. Tournaments and championships often involve monetary awards. These matches consist of individuals or teams playing against each other. This can take place directly in game or indirectly against individual times and scores. Popular tournaments around the world are played in large stadiums and arenas and are set up just like a basketball game or a large concert with local audience sizes up to 30,000 people.
Extron and Esports
The diversity and custom nature of esports systems create unique design approaches. Each system will have varying requirements to address client needs.
Extron offers many technologies and product categories that are ideal for esports environments, including:
- Signal extension products that support resolutions up to 8K
- Switching and distribution platforms with HDMI, SDI, twisted pair, and fiber optic transport
- Ultra-low latency streaming and recording devices for remote viewing and coaching
- Signal processing products perform frame rate conversion and include multi-window and videowall processors
- Audio solutions include power amplifiers and DSP, many with support for Dante transport
- Control systems enable simplified operation and management
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