We Went To The Largest Gamer Lounge In NYC

This lounge in New York City is the ultimate gaming paradise worth well over $1,000,000: from 42 PC LAN setups, racing simulators, and a BAR!
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[@CloakedC]

I bet the owner is just a rich gamer who thought it would be sick to make a crazy gaming lounge and blow a million dollars. And they would be right, it's so sick.

[@diazepamkit]

or just a bussiness minded people who see the gaming cafe as a gold income because there is none competitor in the area.

[@erwins_arm]

@@diazepamkit except theres no gold, i cant see the 1m$ investment paying off. it costs 20$/day and they're selling a few drinks thats it lol. not to mention costs of staff and maintaining this place

[@iamhardwell2844]

a real gamer dont drink alcohol to play

[@TrendTrove171]

@@erwins_arm the rich never want to lose money no matter how rich they are. This place probably does profit or will over time. If you get a few hundred people a day and 1/4 order a drink it adds up.

[@djsiddiki3430]

@@erwins_arm They pay money to play these games don’t they?

[@kyuhocho123]

They will need some serious security to keep those gears from theft.

[@teddylumidimusic]

in the hood

[@invincible69420]

This really is like a dream come true, especially for all the people who can't afford stuff like a proper gaming pc and who dont have the cash to buy a game.

[@ChillieGaming]

bro $20 per day in 1 year = $7300 i think if people save money then they could buy pc with own money instead of spending $7300 per year

[@ludvig3463]

Never heard of internet cafés before?

[@CloakedC]

@@ChillieGaming If you want to go everyday, the annual rate is $750.

[@invincible69420]

@@ludvig3463 yeah but those dont have gaming pcs and f1 simulators genius

[@sidvicious05]

@@ludvig3463 no why what's those they sound very interesting what a cafe where you can get Internet who would of thought it

[@NiceDemonQueen]

That is a gamer’s paradise. I would love to go there one day.

[@arturmeric7892]

facts

[@Rapid98k]

The place is great. Just visited today. I almost spent the entire 12 hrs there. And it's only $20.

[@god9761]

@@Rapid98k 20 dollars for 12 hrs or 20 dollars hour

[@hikari69]

​@@Rapid98k20$ for what ? The entry or you can experience everything ?

[@Rapid98k]

@@hikari69 At the time it was $20 for the whole day, which was really only meant the time that they were open, which was from 12pm to 12am. You could use all the pcs or consoles you wanted.

[@bras7855]

bruh imagine the energy bill lmao

[@shrooms354]

Electricity* just saying no drama no hate

[@IntimateGamer]

if i was building a gaming lounge, this is exactly how i would have done it too.

[@lupaman100]

I really love how they set up their gaming devices. This is cool if you're a hard core gamer.

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

A restaurant at a gaming place is a must everywhere. People obviously dont know how much energy you burn in gaming. lol

[@isabellam1936]

Now this is awesome!

[@Sanryuji]

i saw arslan ash that’s awesome

[@chrisleaf]

I only saw places like this on documentaries about Japan, I never thought that gaming lounges existed in the US.

[@leaderofthefurryexterminat7457]

Are there going to be any more "outsmarted" type of videos?

[@Az0rAh4i]

What?? I can stay there all day for 20$?? 😲😲

[@smoothierip5693]

my boy arslan having a good time

[@scarwryn]

I’m really curious how much business this gets in America since many people have their own at home set ups.

[@TheSummerbeauty23]

Those F1 seems look epic.

[@TakahikoSugimura]

they can host game championships as well :)

[@Protoclick2264]

these lounges are very popular in asia especially here in the philippines, but damn the ones we have here are nothing compared to this one literal gamer heaven

[@kimeli]

nah, this is nothing compare to cafe in japan korea and taiwan.

[@TaikaWaikiki]

⁠@@kimeli why do developed countries still have internet cafes for gaming? I understand going to internet cafes when LAN parties are still a thing but nowadays, competitive games are online and most gamers from developed countries have gaming setups and fast internet connections. On the other hand, I understand having internet cafes in developing countries since there’s a lot of gamers who can’t afford a decent gaming setup and good internet connection.

[@gametri-eq6lj]

​@@TaikaWaikikiit's a way to pull in foreigners

[@epsilonxvi5675]

@@TaikaWaikiki most game in Ph are made by USA and all English

[@MikeLaBelle]

Can confirm this place is top tier

[@realgtv2585]

When you realise you are only 2 hours away..... GOING

[@fishtacos007]

Reminds me of the arcade from the movie Hackers

[@cklaurence6414]

Me too...

[@zelly4914]

My friend's dream is to open a place like this. Except we live in a small town so keep having to tell her it's not going to work here. XD

[@darkwolf2343]

shut up

[@sidvicious05]

@@darkwolf2343 alright then

[@zelly4914]

@@darkwolf2343 I think maybe you need more weed and/or ducks in your life.

[@jayyvibing9539]

Maybe it's the fact that you're setting limits on your friend is what discourages her. Location shouldn't matter, unless there isn't civilization for miles around.

[@eygnaukreynish]

don't you have at least small gaming lounge in your town?

[@teddylumidimusic]

Planning to open my gaming million dollar gaming lounge soon

[@TheSonoranSniper]

so how's business?

[@teddylumidi]

@@TheSonoranSniper super awesome. Planning to open a new branch same city

[@denicewhite6002]

Love OS I followed them on Twitch 😍😍😍

[@rmannayr2129]

THE GAMER LOUNGE IS SO COOL!

[@kabafx1394]

Well time to take a visit there since I’m in NYC 😂

[@justhuman6032]

U did?

[@kabafx1394]

@@justhuman6032 yep, all day pass is $20 and they have cool events alongside a bunch of space with games and consoles

[@the80s61]

Have your console in home is good but play woth friends or someone you just meet in game cafe and have a little competion that the best

[@PenguEveV]

The streaming booth is so cool and is there an age limit here lol?

[@DC...]

Probably no age limit because they serve beverages for all ages

[@DNKG669]

@@DC... I would like to consider myself knowledgeable about sarcasm but I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not

[@r00k917]

No pancit canton? Just kidding. Sick setup!

[@rmannayr2129]

THIS IS A GAMER'S PARADISE!

[@Orbiez]

that kind nice but how much does it cost to use the pc

[@seanflynn6688]

HIIIII DO ANOTHER PLANET COASTER VIDEO

[@VSNVanny]

F1 2021 YES

[@anasqai]

Fan & Bulb can cook, the light inside shld be dangerous. Like a fixing to answer this though.

[@thisisgame]

wheres the mountain dew

[@tiktokeu1291]

How much is cost to build such gaming lounges business

[@empty_dayofthetech]

Is it one time fee to play?

[@SpencerMo]

I never really did understand gaming lounges. I thought they were kind of weird for PC gamer standpoint, because you’d have to download your account assuming you want to track your progression, as well as download the game that you want to play assuming they don’t already have a specific title downloaded. But hearing that it’s only $20 for unlimited access, that’s kind of crazy good.

[@crillz9660]

i believe it’s also $75 for a month as well. not bad

[@default8274]

Most people that come there are just playing generic mainstream game which already installed, so you just need to log in and play

[@JeskidoYT]

so is this before or after covid?

[@SanskarWagley]

I’m in NYC, I’d love to visit sometime

[@lloyd7289]

For me this is heaven

[@senpai6111]

20 dollars and u can play as long as u want?? thats a W

[@ZulhamS]

my paradise....

[@fumiya9078]

I can't see 20$ a pop keeping this place running

[@tcbobb1613]

they make their money off their drinks.

[@fumiya9078]

@@tcbobb1613but is it really enough to pay for electricity and these PCs and consoles are probably on loan

[@commendedzuez0944]

I was wondering the same, I went there very recently and not many drinks were even bought. Asked the staff if they offer food and they don't, outside food is allowed but man even selling their own food could help bring in more revenue. I think the events must carry this place in terms of revenue then.

[@DovahHouse]

Now I know why all the Xbox series x’s are out of stock. 😂

[@30fpsgoats25]

Do you need to pay for the day?

[@daniel-xh2um]

How many pings if I play fortnite?

[@Marsha_Ann]

Why not have something for the preteens/teens to enjoy??

[@1nfinit3]

Literally everything there is for preteens and teens except for the bar

[@Marsha_Ann]

@@1nfinit3 but the kids can't enter the place because of the bar, no?

[@1nfinit3]

@@Marsha_Ann they can. You just have to stay away from it as far as I'm aware.

[@Marsha_Ann]

@@1nfinit3 yeah I just saw on the website. Thanks for letting me know! My son is a SUPER gamer but only about to turn 12 yrs old.. Now that the VR world is gone on 34 st, I'm glad that I have somewhere else I can bring him. 😊

[@epsilonxvi5675]

if American focus on PC Gaming i bet you this business will be booming

[@danield9107]

Wowww

[@verts_tv]

AlL tHe LaTesT cOnSoLeS.

[@lebanesegamerpro9405]

So this is heaven for gamers?

[@1nfinit3]

Better.

[@cocosevideos3313]

Hi hi guys hi

[@Booker_69]

Sure 1 million?

[@MG-wm9kq]

Would be dope if they let you smoke bud while on the sticks

[@diazepamkit]

streamer booth, thought it is for quarantine gaming section to people who allergic with open space because of pandemic. lmao

[@GiacomoPaganini997]

Covid?

[@nintensky7219]

Can underage kids go? Or just 21yrs? Since it’s a bar

[@TattooedRaccoon]

But like you can be home and do all these…….

[@TheShadow999888]

such a rich person thing to say lol

[@yihyong3836]

I think the appeal is the social aspect.

[@nabeelurrahman4120]

Niceeeeee

[@aiellkristensenrosales4875]

🤗

[@iratemusic4575]

This is profitable business. Need NFT.....

[@theearnmoreyouagainmoreres8250]

5 to 1 brah God you can't be this cruel 5 to 1 that's like how where do they go n no I'm not talking about video games entertainment right then though I did connect it into the conversation 5 to 1! Where are they how why negotiable neglect how ? Females bruh brah bro brother brotha ? How where asking selves did they go ?

[@bz3963]

All it took for gaming to become “cool” was people making money off it. Gotta love capitalism.

[@seanurciuoli245]

Wut?!?!?!?

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[@viviennetam3059]

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[@deeznut4625]

surely a black person not about to break in and rob this place

[@jaxr2958]

Well...they don't have everything. Looked like a bit of a sausage fest from the footage.