Gaming showcase at festival to meet growing demand

Gaming products and devices are the main highlights at the Consumer Electronics Exhibition Festival this year to cater to gamers who are spending more time at home as a result of the Covid-19 safe management measures.

The festival began yesterday via online and offline promotions, and will run till June 6. It features 28 participating exhibitors and more than 60 participating brands, including local brands such as Aftershock PC and StarHub.

Ms June Ng, head of sales (tech sector) at SingEx-Sphere Holdings, the exhibition organiser, said: "The team noticed a growing demand for and interest in gaming gadgets and devices based on consumer sentiments and feedback from the exhibitors, and thus wanted to explore this new segment to expand beyond consumer electronics goods and services."

For key gaming products to upgrade their gaming sanctuaries and set-ups, gaming aficionados can look under the "Gaming Room Must Have" category at https://ceeshow.com.sg

Some of the must-have products featured include the Dell G15 gaming laptop with the latest processors, powerful graphics, Game Shift technology and improved thermal design.

Consumers can also check out the Aftershock PC Forge 15X, which is touted as the ultimate gaming laptop with the latest 8-core Intel i7-11800H processor.

They can also buy furniture to enhance their gaming experience. The Ichi (One) Collection from Omnidesk is a line of solid wood live edge table tops, which makes each table unique.

Consumers can also consider the Kraken Fossil Grey from Apol, an ergonomic chair that corrects one's sitting posture instantly and relieves even the slightest pain to help one focus better.

With any purchase from participating exhibitors till June 6, consumers can take part in a lucky draw for a chance to win a Philips soundbar, Invader Master Series PC and other prizes worth over $15,000.

Keep the receipt for verification and register for the draw at https://ceeshow.com.sg

The lucky draw closes on June 7 and winners will be contacted via private message or e-mail.

Consumers can also trade in their old gaming devices or electronic gadgets or repair old tech devices during this period. For more details or to get a quote online, go to https://www.ceeshow.com.sg/tradein/

A spokesman for SingEx-Sphere Holdings said it recommends that consumers opt for pick-up and drop-off delivery services where possible. All the arrangements will comply with the current Covid-19 safe management measures.