Where in your dwelling do you GAME?
 

I've been thinking about this for a few days now. This was mainly in part because I'm thinking of getting a new LCD TV to basically play video games and watch DVDs. At this moment, I have a Panasonic TAU 32 inch TV in the basement. It's nothing fancy, but it serves its purpose. I'm thinking of getting a 40 inch LCD and get a wall mount to put it in my bedroom. I'll place it on the opposite side of my work desk. This would be an excellent idea if I were to play early into the morning (3 AM-ish) and just want to save and go to bed.

In your house/apartment/dorm/mansion/cardboardbox, where do you game? How are the accoustics for this particular room and the lighting like? What type of chair/bench/lazyboy/beanbag/carpet thing to do you sit on while gaming? If you choose other, please specify.

EDIT: well this is basically geared towards console games, but if you have a PC in a different room, then you can vote for both or more options.

DOUBLE EDIT: If possible, take a picture of your gaming area and post it here. Just try to keep it resonably sized (800 X 600) to avoid stretching tables.

When I'm at home, I play in my room, sitting in a big comfy recliner that I got for my 16th birthday. I have a decent sized 26" TV that does the trick considering I sit pretty close to it.

At school, I have a 24" TV and I lay on my bed. In my new room for next year I will probably do the same depending on where my bed is in the quad, but regardless, I'm comfortable no matter where I get my game on.

I play in my basement, which is fully finished, and has a 55" tv. So, it's pretty much amazing.

Well, I voted for living room, 'cause that's where my PC is, but my consoles are in my bedroom. I don't use that nice fancy wide screen TV for my game playing either.

Of course, I also game on handhelds when I come back from work too.

I game on my uncomfortable pokey-spring bed. The light in my room likes to diminish in quality over time due to alternating quality lightbulbs, although I can never tell if the lighting is ever right. If it's a sunny day, then sun will illuminate part of the tv brightly, forcing me to lower the blinds if it ever reaches a distracting level. Otherwise it's not that bad.

Once in a while, when I feel like moving the consoles out to the living room, it's like a luxury. The comparably comfy couch and the very spacious setting with ample lighting and leg room make for a very relaxing game experience. The only thing stopping me is my laziness.

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There's my room.

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And here's the view from my chair. Got 2 Cambridge Soundworks speakers hooked up to a subwoofer for some nice sounding games/dvds.

i have a den in my basement with a 60" LDTV (low defenition http://daguuy.forumup.org/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif ) and a freaking amazing sterio system. the 30+ year old TV looks great with single player games, it's just a little fuzzy 4-player split screen on high-res games. great for older games though, which is most of what i have. the sound is probably the most amazing thing about it (other than TV size)

I hook everything up in my bedroom. But before when the Playstation first came out I had to share my room with my aunt so all my video games were hooked up in the living room where the computer currently is. When she moved out shortly after, I was able to put all my game systems in my room. So now I just switch a lot of plugs around depending on what system I wanna use. I use the computer to play The Sims 2, and it's in the living room, but I didn't vote for it.

Oh and for the edited part of the thread:

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Chairs: Lay-Z-Boy recliners
Console: PS2 (as you can see)
Room: Basement
TV: Panasonic TAU 32 inch CRT

Used to play in my bedroom, but for the past year and a half or so I've moved all my consoles into my extremely crowded living room next to my PC to allow line-in recording. I've been meaning to move everything into my bedroom again but there's no cable outlets in there and I'm too lazy and inept to install one.

I used to game in my living room then I set up my basement to be a sweet place. It has a TV, treadmill, pool table, ping pong table, refrigerator and nice audio hookup. Unfortunately, my basement got tested for radon and scored higher than usual. :(

I game in my room. I have my PC and TV on one side of my room and a fouton on the other that has a bunk on the top which I use to hold my speaker system (which is quite shitty but I make do) hooked up to my PC, TV, and Creative Mp3 player. All my systems are all shoved in a big cabinet under the TV (Xbox, N64, SNES, NES, GCN, DS, GBA SP) Hell I never leave my room hardly

I don't have a digital camera at the moment but I may edit some pics in later (un cleaned)

EDIT:I realise that the Xbox must look silly in that list but I am planning on buying a PS2 soon to ballance the Nintendo ratio

EDIT 2:

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my computer area which is next to:
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my TV, and consols (Xbox is at my friends since we recently LANed)
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and here is where I usually sit when playing with my games, my shit speakers and practicaly disfunctional guitar also make an appearance here

I used to play in my bedroom when I still lived at home. Now, I tend to play games in the living room since the television is larger and I keep my consoles there.

I just play games in my bedroom. I have no problem with it (the lighting is good, there's enough space to play with someone else, plenty of room for my games), but rather, the problem lies with my television. It's a crappy, 19" mono speaker piece of shit that seems to be on it's last lives. It I got a better TV, than my setup would be perfect.

I play games in my bedroom. Perfect place really since my Mom always watches TV in the living room. I have played games in the living room at times, but it's in my bedroom for the last couple of years. Everything is there, including the master bathroom.

Now if only I had a mini fridge...

My apartment living room has pretty good area going on right about now. Nothing terribly fancy at the moment with just a 32 inch CRT being awesome but that's about it. (This will change shortly).

However, I also have a PC in one of my 2 bedrooms, and later on probably have a PC in the other one as well.

And I don't know if it counts but I've been known to play games using portables like my laptop and handhelds like my DS when I am taking a shit (so the bathroom counts) and cooking in the kitchen. (Damn water takes a long time to boil! I can totally race another track in Mario Kart!)

I knew I was wise to include those two options. :kitsune:

I play games exclusively in my bedroom. The lighting is fine, I suppose, but it's usually pretty hot nowadays unless I keep the fan going at full blast all the time. And it can get cold after a while of that.. It's an endless cycle. :P I usually sit at my desk to play games, but sometimes I sit or lie down on the bed.

Here's a crappy webcam photo of my gaming television and my Gamecube. Best I can do with my limited resources.

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Yes thats my ps2 on my printer...and my gamecube is under there in one of the drawers.

At home I play games in the dining room, simply because the PC and the consoles are in there. I don't even have a TV in my room anyway, else I'd never come out again...

In my room. My basement room is especially conductive to horror gaming.

In my really small cramped room, along with my comp and all sorts of other electronics that emit heat...yes my room is Boiling!

Soo...is your PS2 and gamecubed hooked up to the monitor or what. Or is there just a TV which is not seen.

I live in a decent sized studio room apartment/loft so it's kinda an all of the above. For the most part, its a large couch in front of a 60-inch HDTV in the middle of the room.

I usually play in the living room, as we have a nice, big TV in there, along with surround sound. I also find it much more confortable to play while half-reclined in the corner of the couch. If I can't use the TV there, I just bring the PS2 up into my room where I have to use a tiny TV with built-in speakers. I also don't really like playing on the bed, since I can't lay down, and I don't like sitting and gaming without a backrest.

I checked off Basement. That's where my room is, and where there's the least amount of people traffic in my house. I'm the only person in my family who's even remotley into video games, and i'm looked down upon for it. I always feel kinda weird when i'm playing and someone's in the room with me. If no one's home though, i'll move whatever i'm playing up to the TV room (den i guess) and play there.

I don't really care if people are around, but prefer if I was home alone. Just as long as I say "Ah shit, gotta study for my final exams, then I'm spotted playing games with no shame, then parents will say something".

Holy shit, pics of the TV plz.

I game in my bedroom. I get peace and quiet that way.

I game in my den and bedroom most of the time....albeit video games, board games, card games, whatever.....most convenient places to play games whether by myself or with some friends!!

"The game room" is my main gaming area. It consists primarily of a Gxtv on a table flanked by a DC, PS2, and GC on milk crates with butterfly chairs, a side table, and a fan.
PC stuff, ROMs, and portables however, I usually play in bed. I'll abstain from posting shots right now as both areas are pits of despair at the moment.

I don't have access to a digital camera to take an actual picture of it (I spent all my money on the TV..heh). I wish I did because it's kind of a ridiculous sized TV for my place and would love to show it off. :P

But it is the Sony Grand WEGA SXRD. I got quite a deal on it and was able to pick it up for $3,100.

Do you have a sound system with it? Or just headphones.

I have a Denon AVR-2106 hooked up to Infinity Primus speakers. (Two 360's, Four 150's, a C25 and then a SW12 sub.)

Unfortunately, now that the room above me is occupied again I don't get to make good use of the sound system very often anymore.

In the living room of my own place. It's much more entertaining now than in my old cramped room back home.

I play my games in the room that used to call my bedroom. Now its more or less a den or entertainment room. A little cramped at times but its the perfect place for me to game and watch my movies.

Good god, I want that tv ;_;
To bad for me, I need to afford a better car first.

In my room with a bed. The bed is used to sit on when playing video games! A WHOLE NEW USE! TAKE THAT, CHAIR. I'd hook my crap up to the lounge room, but no. I'm quite happy in my room with a bed chair, complete with 48cm mono TV with one (broken) AV input, hooked up to a (broken) stereo. Oh wai-

In my dorm when I'm on campus (nurrr), and on the few occasions on which I'm home I either game on my laptop in my room or on ye hugebox in the living room.

Oh, and trees are good for handhelds.

There is where my gaming takes place:

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Two Klipsch satellite speakers and one sub, and two cheap aiwa stereo speakers, all going into the stereo. If I want to use another system, I just change out the red and white cables, and presto! I found the stereo at the local Good Will for $14. It's pretty good, actually.

The TV isnt seen Spatula, its to the right just a wee bit of the printer.

I play my games in the den downstairs. There's quite a bit of room so I can play without feeling too cramped. Plus, the den is where the biggest TV in the house in located. :)

My PC is right by my bed, so that's where most of my gaming takes place. The kitchen/lounge area of my apartment has a TV as well, so sometimes I hook up my GC to that, or to the TV out in the lobby of my dorm.

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The room is always half dark, and the only source of light is a lamp by my bed. You can't see the cables/wires around the PS2 when it's like this. This picture really doesn't do it justice, either.

The figurines are of Emma and Fortune, and the cat is from Shikigami no Shiro II whihc came free with the Gamecube game. The speakers I picked up seperate to the subwoofer, and I soldered RCA plugs into the back of them. I plan on doing the same with some newer Sony speakers I've picked up as well, but I'm undecided.

As for the whole setup, it's quite simple. The AV cables from the PS2 are into the amp, and if I decide to change consoles, I just push the left mini speaker back and plug them into the side of the tv. Usually I don't bother with the subwoofer and speakers for anything other than the PS2, simply because I can't be bothered changing cables all the time. Good thing this tv has a couple of sets of AV cables on the back, so regardless which console I'm going to use, I don't need to worry about where the PS2's going. It's always connected.

Edit: Wow really. This entertainment unit is much bigger than what the picture tells.

Here's a journal entry where there is a picture of my basement where I game in addition to my games (an added bonus.)

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http://www.gamingforce.com/forums/jo...&day=6-12-2006

Btw elixer, hot set up. Does your audio system have a sub?

Hydelloon, you might as well post that TV pic here as well.

Elixir: I see a pop'n controller.

I play in the family living room, which sometimes gets looks of disdain from family members who don't appreciate my music games. I play on a medium-sized TV, sitting on the floor. I'll take a picture of it later and show. Overall it's comfortable enough.

Yeah, of course. I've been playing Pop'n 10 quite alot recently too.

It does but I don't like loud music. The whole rig is basically just used so I can have better audio from my PS2. The stereo/surround features are nice, because I don't always want the mini speakers emitting sound, just the top speakers.

The mini speakers each side of the tv are tinny as hell. Real scratchy sometimes. I don't really use them that much unless I have a noticable amount of bass.

My room for when I'm playing a single player game and the den for when I play against my brothers/sisters/nephew.

Owning ones own home can be a blessing...or a curse.

I have made my livingroom into my gameroom...however, it tends to clutter the house. Also, it has not made me very popular with the ladies.

Every woman I have dated recently thinks my gameroom should be somewhere else in the house...

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DAMN ROBOTRON!

Where is the supernintendo ;_;

Psh Gaming > Women.

Well, not really. Fortunately, I don't have to deal with such complaining because my girlfriend is a gamer herself.

Robotron, are those modded Hori Real Arcade Pro sticks I see there?

Totally requesting pictures of your PS2 collection. Also, enjoy your rating of 5.

It's so hardcore, yet so busy at the same time. The mind boggles. (And I don't need anyone giving me links to "videogamecollectoriwishtoremainanonymous"). But still Mr Robo, that's um... bigger than my dictionary of games. LOL.

LOL...

See the nintendo 64 underneath the TG16 and atari 2600? Underneath the N64 is a SNES and a Sega Saturn. Bad angle on the pic.
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Thanx, Elixir...and yes, you are correct about the Hori sticks....I also have 4 MAS Neo Geo sticks (not pictured).
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Thanx, Spatula....more stuff.

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Oh snap! I hope you have NIGHTS

INDEED. Xmas Nights as well. Nights was one of my fav games for a long time even after new systems came out after Saturn's demise.:biggrin:

You win for ZANAC. Fucking ACE, son. ACE.

Speaking of which, this gives me an idea. Do we already have a "post pictures of your gaming collection" thread or not? If not, should we make one?

I think its a good idea, it would be interesting to see all the crazy games people have, and I guess they could explain how long it took to collect, or how hard it was to get certain games.

I think a thread like that was tried last year, and it lasted about 10 posts. Public interest might be stronger this time 'round

ROBOTRON: wow, that is a prime set up. Do you always keep all the systems arranged on the coffee table there? or was that just for the pic?

Ha, ha...yeah, they are always there. No kids here...no wife yet, so I just leave em' there. They are all hooked up and ready to go through a series of video switch boxes.
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Um PC...thanx for the Zanac props...one of my favs...COMPILE. YEAH!:biggrin:

Living room. I would like to play in bedroom, but I only have one tv. And my bedroom is too small anyway, all my games/dvds/music are in here, and so is my computer. I really should get some more shelves for them, and for my consoles. Why does Xbox 360 have to be so damn big, that thing ruined my carefully balanced order in living room. :annoyed:

I used to play in the downstairs living room but now that I got my own room I play in my bedroom.

We used to have a room called the "Nintendo Room" which would also turn into a guest bedroom it my grandma or somebody spent the night do to a pull out couch. Now that our basement is finished, all gaming happens there except for the SNES which is still in the Nintendo Room and my sister for some reason has her own ps2 despite the fact that there is one in the basement.

i have played in my bedroom for like 8 years now.
im quite used to my bedroom and i love to play video games on a small tv cuz it reminds me of the times when there were no big tv's and saturn and SNES used to rule the world

I play in my bedroom because it's private, and it's where my TV is. Also, my computer is in my room, so it's my only option for PC gaming.

There is no cable TV in our place so the living room is up for grabs, media-wise...