What is a power gamer?

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

It is a gamer that plays their games with the highest demands on the hardware they are running the game on.

Answer by  Kethaias (6)

A power gamer is someone that always needs to have the latest software (primarily used with computer gamers). They most often have to have the best graphics cards, processors, RAM, audio cards, and any other hardware item that may be associated with providing a better game experience to the player.

Answer by  Firebat (6)

It is player who plays to "win" instead of for fun. Uses any suitable advantages and loopholes, he could find, to maximize results from his gaming session.

Answer by  jude11 (499)

Your friend, being a power gamer, most likely has the best computer system possible to play his games. A power gamer has to have the best in order to really play. If they play role playing games, they are the kind of people who like to level up their characters as much as possible.