Tempest Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Another day another gameroom update. I've actually had this configuration for a while, but I finally got around to taking pictures. Sorry the pictures are so large, I used my wife's camera and didn't realize she had it set to maximum size. The entryway Overview 1 Overview 2 Overview 3 Overview 4 Atari 8-bit Games (some are on loan for dumping) Modern Games and DVD's Classic Systems. The 'classic' systems are hooked up to a RGB monitor. Modern and Classic Systems My PC. This used to be in the other corner. The Atari 1200XL, 2600, Intellivision, and 5200. Also the Amiga 2000 The C-64 and Apple IIGS The Old PC and Macintosh Classic The Coleco ADAM (note the Macintosh G3 Tower in the corner) The Apple IIe The MSX 2+ and PCjr. Also my DECO Cassette System cab Marquees More Marquees My Ultima V Poster (old and beat up) And a close up of the Dragons Lair poster. This is an original. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Very cool Matt ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Nicest config yet! Great use of space and really like the shelf above the computers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 What a great place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Very well organized seeing as you have so much stuff in that room. Less structure would really take way from a room like that and I could see it being cramped if not set the way you have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Makes me want to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Some nice hardware there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 I've actually slimmed down my collection quite a bit over the last few years. Hard to believe there used to be more stuff crammed in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebulon Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 That's pretty much exactly what I'd like my retro room to look like some day. You've done an amazing job. I'm almost speechless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Real nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 It looks almost cozy. Hope it stays that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've actually slimmed down my collection quite a bit over the last few years. Hard to believe there used to be more stuff crammed in there. Oh, so you do really have room for a 7800. I'm really digging the classic computer setups and the Star Wars posters. Really feels like I'm stepping into the past on that side of the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Epic. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 It looks almost cozy. Hope it stays that way. It used to look like this: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/146921-tempests-game-room/ My goal was to cover the bare concrete walls with as many posters as I could to give the room a bit more of a finished look since actually finishing the basement wasn't an option and I was on a budget. I think I succeeded. My next step is to put some paper lanterns over the light bulbs to help diffuse the light a bit. I'm also going to put up a curtain over the entrance to the storage tunnel and maybe a beaded curtain over the main entrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebulon Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I see you mentioned diffusing the lights. I did something similar and then switched to a multiple light arrangement (more light sources, each with lower intensities). The lighting pros generally set up their lighting so that the actual light source's hotspot is obscured. Hence wall washers and cove lighting. However, even lamps facing walls on angles work well too. It's best to avoid compact fluorescent lights for task lighting (http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/120-a387/). The best looking lights are halogen (for task and display). However, LEDs are mighty good too. LEDs have a definite advantage for accent lighting and put out very saturated (and amazing) color. Not that you need any tips for making your space even more awesome than it is, but here's a tip: Set the filter on eBay for "Free international shipping". Then type in LED color lighting and check out the wicked deals on killer lights. I can only imagine what your space would look like with a thin line of blue LEDs or EL-Wire running the outer top perimeter of the room. I'd probably start to hyperventilate. Note: EL-Wire tends to put out a high-pitch noise, so that's something to consider first. Anyway, congrats on a remarkable space with nicely-displayed and easily accessible machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Love it!!! Very neat and organized. Textbook mancave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm actually in the middle of moving stuff around again (nothing too drastic this time). I'm moving my Atari 2600, 5200, and Intellivision over to the RGB monitor since it also has S-video and composite inputs. This will allow me to sit on the futon and play them in more comfort than the computer chair offers (plus it will look less cluttered over there). The 1200XL is staying on the desk though since I need access to the keyboard most of the time. To do this I'm going to have to put some systems on a little CD tower I have and place that next to the entertainment center (there's simply no room otherwise). My only concern with doing this is that the CD tower isn't very deep so there isn't going to be a lot of ventilation out the back (the sides are open though). I need to look for systems that don't have vents out the back like my SMS, NES, Dreamcast, Neo Geo, etc. I wanted to put the PS2 over there but I think it has a chance of overheating there. You can see the type of tower I'm going to use in this picture (it's in the back against the far wall next to the bookcase): I think I spend more time moving stuff around than I do playing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I think I spend more time moving stuff around than I do playing with it. Word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtarinDave Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Holy crap!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClassyGamer Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I hope to someday have a setup like that. Quite impressive and very fun looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm enjoying it while I can. Eventually I plan to move to California and I wont have a huge basement to play with. Paring down the collection will be the hardest part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 no water in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 no water in California Games don't need water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Maybe you can box things up and condense everything. Be very careful about what you get rid of. It will be difficult to re-acquire it. But if not, and the inevitable thinning comes, be sure and keep the essence of whatever defines your collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 What!! No TI-99/4A? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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