The second option.
Mac
I also have an emachine with limited capabilities, especially when it comes to gaming. my advice would be to either buy a new gaming hardware device to hook up to the computer or to get a new computer that is better for gaming.
The Sims 1 will work on any laptop or computer, it requires a low computer spec. However, Sims 2 and 3 will require a better performance computer such as a gaming laptop.
The next level gaming is always going to be computer gaming. The computer will always have an unlimited amount of potential to get better. Every console has died off within 6 years but computers have been around since the 80s.
Computer Gaming World was created in 1981.
The controller you need while gaming will usually not be a factor in most gaming unless it is a driving game. Then you may need a wheel to play better. If you are using a gaming system such as the WII you will have a lot of different types of controllers.
There is no such thing as a cheap gaming computer. Try a used computer, if it isn't too old, it should be pretty good for gaming. Alienware is a good choice.
Since Toshiba laptops are great for gaming, the Toshiba Satellite A200-S4629 is better than the HP Pavilion DV6446US in gaming.
Gaming monitors differ from ordinary computer monitors in that they tend to be larger, quicker to update and offer a smoother flow to the game. They are also more likely to offer better colour differentiation, brighter and sharper images and better viewing angles.
That depends. The Nintendo 3DS was designed solely for gaming. Computers were not designed for just gaming. Although a computer can play many games, not all games that you would be able to play on the the 3DS can be played on a computer. There are probably similar games but they won't be the same. This all depends on the type of game you will be playing though.
For a gaming computer you will need at least 4GB of RAM. Most people average 6GB for their gaming computers.
Well, the best gaming platforms u can get is Gaming consoles such as the latest Ps3, Xbox360 and wii. PS: i recommend Ps3