does anyone have inspo for retro gaming setups that dont look like an autistic redditors rgb lightstrip funko pop goon cave?
You don't need to go big.
>>11501541>stretched aspect ratioevery fucking time
>>11501581trending in the right direction but ideally something that looks a bit less unemployed
>>11501581What's your rig for laptop out to CRT? That looks like a USB cable.
>>11501541plug your toy into the tv and get off the internet
>>11501541imagine how fucked that guy's pineal gland is
>>11502045Its an old laptop from the 2000s that has a built in S-video jack.
>>11501541Basically just match a 1980s living room as hard as you can. Go for elegance over pure consumerism.
>>11501541I like these minimalist shmup setups. It would be cool to have like a small desk with a mini pc and all the wires hidden, so all you see is your conrols, a screen and a chair.
>>11502258This, just skim through old Ikea catalogues for inspiration
>>11502779Also a small table built out of 80/20 black aluminum would be awesome. Its one of those things that I want to make, but probably wouldn't play enough to justify it.
>>11501541Just get a regular TV stand that holds multiple components.
>>11501541>posters are cheap>cube shelves are cheap\freemaking your own will turn out the besti dont have time\space\tools for such things though>autismo leddithide all games, cords, psu, controllers, etc UNDER THE BED rubbermaid tubs with air-tight lidsuse lighting that is nice (lamps, hanging lamps)>funko poopsnothing i can do about thati keep coomlection items closeted >>11502779i like the idea of it but i kinda wanted to build a small glass cocktail cab doubles as a little bar table when not in use
>>11501541How can these assholes even enjoy what they're watching/playing with all that LED vomit constantly in your face? Nice glare too.
While it is true that the RGB lights on the console nooks looks kinda gay, having lights on top of your consoles is not a bad idea. I'd use a warmer amber-ish light instead of making it look like an 80's miami coke den.If you're going full retro with no HDMI you'll probably want a Scart switcher reachable next to the TV. My setup is vertical on the left of the TV but they're CD based consoles on their side. If you use top-loader cartridge consoles keep in mind you'll need space above them to comfortable put in and take out carts, plus the nook to the side where to rest the controller.You might also want to make like Sakurai and have an opaque cabinet door to hide the consoles when not in use. Good for dust, great for judgemental cunts.
>>11501541The key to good gaming decoration is to not make the gaming consoles the center focus. They shouldn't be on display in big cubby holes. You are not running a museum. They should be hidden behind doors and only opened when needed. OR minimized as much as possible. Make something else stand out more than the consoles. Like the TV or speakers. Like this:>>11504205 And NOT these:>>11501541>>11504320Why you ask? Because even if YOU like the design of plastic consoles, most people do not. Many think it's plastic clutter that stands out. It's why gaming consoles have struggled for decades to look modern and fit in (and usually failing).Lastly, do not get ultra tall shelves that almost reach the ceiling and out them next to your TV. Tall shelves make the room feel smaller and suffocating. Like you are in a jail cell or stuffy library. Medium sized shelves only. The shelves should not be taller than you.And for goodness sake, get some freaking plants or flowers! Even one plant helps. Greenery and trees helps tremendously to make people feel better. There are actually scientific studies on this that prove it.
Let me guess - you need more?
I like this one
>>11504419I think the real key is to go half and half: do show off your stuff (consoles, games, etc) but ONLY the ones you like the most. No need to show your Dreamcast if you're never gonna use it, and everyone knows what a PS2 look like, but that one limited edition you got? Now that's worth showing.
>>11505047This is what I did, but only because I'm too cheap to drop $300 on a gcomp because I think that's a rip off.
>>11504910This is perfect, anon.
Just fucking set it up bitch. What's stopping you from just putting a CRT on a entertainment center and hooking a retro console up to it. No need for book shelves with LED lighting or fancy set up stations. What's difficult about grasping this simple notion?
The same images on rotation forever.
Personally, I don't even have a "set-up" per se. Whenever I want to play a game, I take the respective console out of a drawer, place it on the filing cabinet next to my desk, move my PC monitor and keyboard out of the way, place a small CRT atop my desk, plug everything in, and just play games at my desk. It only takes about 3 minutes to set up each time, its space efficient, and it keeps equipment out of the sunlight which slows down yellowing. I find sitting in an office chair far more conducive to gaming than a couch, especially if that couch is across the room from the TV.
>>11505864I'll post mine in a moment. It's not very exciting though
>>11504419You are fucking autistic and your pic looks like cluttered, inaccessible shit.
>>11501541Let me guess, you need more?
>>11506782All of them can be accessed just fine.
Other than actual retro ones from old photography, your best bet is Japan.
>>11506810Best one so far. I'd elevate the TV a bit for comfort and put a chair in front of it, and also put that brown pizza in the dumpster before its odor of greasy cinders spreads through too much of my living space, but the game setup is just what it ought to be. 1 TV 1 console no extra crap all about. The game you want to play is running, the games you aren't playing are in the closet waiting like civilized appliances.
