Friday, January 31, 2014

Get your TV (and other devices) football-ready. Also - Great smartphone games to get ready for 'the big game


CNET - With the annual Big Game coming up, now's the time to make sure your TV is set up perfectly. Here are CNET's best tips for making sure your living room is ready for some football.

The NFL championship game is around the corner, and if you're planning to park yourself in front of your TV for the day, now's the time to make sure your set-up is perfect. Here are our best tips for making sure your living room is ready for some football.

Tips for watching the game online

Watch the Big Game on just about any device

The big game is set to take place on February 2 at MetLife Stadium. Here's how you can watch it live on any device.

Read: How to watch the Super Bowl live

Buying the right TV

Great super-sized TVs

TVs are getting bigger every year, and our annual American football championship can be all the reason you need to upgrade your set. Here are our favorite TVs over 64 inches.
Read: Six big screens for the big game 

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Great smartphone games to get ready for 'the big game

In gearing up for the big game this Sunday, I've put together a collection of football games for both iOS and Android.

The big game is this coming weekend, and most Americans will tell you it's a lot more than just a football game. Many people make an event out of the game with parties, barbecues, and betting pools, even if their favorite team isn't in the running. My team lost a week ago, but you can bet I'll be watching just for the fanfare. Even the commercials shown during the game are an event in themselves with advertisers spending huge amounts of money for 30 second and one minute spots.
While you wait for next Sunday's festivities to kick off, I've put together a collection of mobile games to get you excited for the main event. All but one of the games here have versions for both Android and iOS, with Ted Ginn: Kick Return being the odd man out.


Madden NFL 25
In Madden NFL 25 you can see the whole field.
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