N- modern and unique arcade coffee tables design ideas for avid gamers

 

Arcane arcade table

Can you imagine a simple-looking coffee table, turning out to be a hi-tech game console, or an internet browser, a PC the list is endless. It need not be the home of a computer geek who has to keep his finger tips running on some geeky system every time, whether it is lunch time, dinner or a coffee break, but could be your own home! Here are some arcade coffee tables design ideas for you.

We have now, in our midst coffee tables that have video games, TV channels, PC or any media entertainment integrated in them. And, all this comes in highly stylized and sophisticated models that are functional as well as decorative. Here is a list of five such tables, with their exclusive features and functions, along with photographs to get a meaningful insight.

Home arcade coffee tables design ideas

Home Arcade Coffee Table

Would it not be heavenly to sit down comfortably and focus on playing the video games that you are hooked on. It reminds one of older days when classic games could be played sitting down using the Arcade Table. Well, you could do just that with the Home Arcade Coffee table. The display top is 19″ with a dual core shuttle PC. The controls for the game have also been taken care of,i.e., they have joy sticks which is just splendid. The control panel slides into the table-top which is very neat.

Surface Tension arcade coffee tables design ideas

Surface Tension Arcade Coffee Table

If you would like a coffee table that is modern and extremely functional with a juke-box, a couple of retro games, a Firefox browser, and media center, then go for the Surface Tension Arcade Coffee Table. This glass topped, dark and glossy coffee table has a Dual Core 160 GB, Wi-Fi LCD computer powered by Intel Pentium. The controls are the authentic arcade type. Priced at a whopping 3295 pounds, this coffee table helps you to browse the internet, listen to iTunes, run DVDs and photos, watch TV digital channels apart from using it as a coffee table.

Retro machine arcade coffee tables design ideas

Retro Arcade Machine Coffee Table

Playing games like Pacman, Frogger, Scramble, 4D Warriors, Space Invaders, Phoenix, Starforce and other similar games were never more fun than with the Retro Arcade Coffee Table, which can accommodate two players, each with his own control panel. The monitor is 14″ and placed along its length. Choosing a game is never so easy with the menu system that is customized. To select the game of your choice from the customized menu, just use the joystick and press the fire button to start the game. Priced at 1,650 pounds, this coffee table comes in Black, Ash, Mahogany or light oak. The surface has also been made shatter-proof

Arcane arcade coffee tables design ideas

Arcane arcade table

With the Arcane Arcade coffee table (which is actually the upgraded version of the Internet Coffee Table and the Arcane Arcade Table), you can bring in all the media entertainment you can think of into your living room. First of all the monitor screen has been upgraded to 26 inches from the usual 19 inches.The latest Windows platform runs the shuttle PC hardware.You also have the choice of getting the new retrofit for your PC.

The Sonos wireless ZonePlayer is an integral part of the system with the choice of a Sonos ZP9O that can be added on. So music of your choice can be heard either through the PC or the Sonos network. Magazines, Sonos and keyboard can be tucked away in the storage space provided. Even the control panel with the joysticks slide neatly under the table. This elegant table that is handcrafted comes in three stylish forms which includes a standard black and a high-gloss one.

Rosie Coffee table

ROSIE Coffee Table

A dream come true for all Mac fans the Savant Systems has brought out a touchscreen paneled Coffee Table. Called simply as the Rosie Coffee Table (Mac-based), it brings home- entertainment literally to your fingertips. The interface can also be customized for playback functions for the media. The table-top is countersunk with a flat, 40 inch monitor. This panel is touch sensitive and houses all the controls of all the Home entertainment devices. This includes multimedia streamers and security cameras. Many varieties in styles and colors to suit different interiors have been worked out to cater to every taste in decor.This product with its very latest State-of-the-art technology is waiting to be released in the Market. As such the price and availability is something to look out for.

Fully Loaded Surface Tensions’ Arcane Arcade Coffee Table

That’s not all, this chic coffee table has much more in store for you. It comes with built-in sound system, 30-watt stereo speakers, an optional Sonos Zoneplayer and much more. The Arcane arcade table surely wears; but geeky nerds know it’s worth it. Ain’t it?

Foosball Coffee Table wipes out the boredom

Gone are the days when you had no choice that to buy the conventional type stuff for your home. With amazing range of choices available, you almost go mad as to which one to be taken home. Pictured here is a playfully cool coffee table that coerces to invite your friends home every weekend. This versatile Coffee Foosball table asks you to shell out $600. You’ll probably never be bored with this one around.

Super Pong Table makes an ideal pick for geey homes

The Super Pong Table is made up of MDF sheets and incorporates a grid of 900 LEDs; that all controlled by a PIC18 micro controller. The MCU is installed on a control board designed; along with the other additional bits required to drive the LED array. A set of old Atari paddle controllers were disassembled and installed around the table; making this a true retro Pong experience.

The table enlisting 900 LEDs and four Atari paddle controllers lets people enjoy while taking a sip of their favorite beverage. The Pong coffee table has the ability to support up to four users at once. Each player controlling their own stick and gains/losses a point depending on whether they hit or miss a ball. The one who earn 20 points get their very own “YOU WIN” light up display. Certainly you won’t be able to spend a good time together with your family and friends; but will make an ideal time pass and enjoy over the weekend.

Summery

Till date; we have come across the inimitable coffee tables, gaming tables and other kinda home furniture pieces, that were worth talking about. Here’s yet another but outstandingly cool. The ingenious people over at Instructables have come up with their retro gaming project; that would make the gaming freaks literally fall in love with it.

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