Gaming Rigs – traveling and installed
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Donald Dennis
Nov 14, 2008, 4:34:33 PM11/14/08
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I'm looking for two kinds of console set ups – one for traveling event use, and the other to be installed in library facilities. For both kinds of set-ups I'd like self contained units that can be moved around with minimal juggling of cables and whatnot.
The setup for more or less permanent library installation needs to be moveable, but the focus is more on security. (Using a hand truck is an acceptable option.) Ideally I'd like stand up style arcade cabinets with space for controllers, which can be closed when it is not appropriate time for kids to be playing games – school hours. These units are going to be placed in areas that will regularly be re-tasked to allow senior scholars or other area groups to make use of the space. (Essential for public relations.)
The travelling rigs will move between all four of the Georgetown County libraries, and it would be great if they made it easy to move the gaming setups from storage to event space via the van with a minimum of hassle. Travelling game rigs would be fine as shorter units for seated play. Mobility, and protecting the gear, is more important than security because these rigs will always be used at closely moderated events.
Are there any suggestions for this kind of setup?
Cheers!
The setup for more or less permanent library installation needs to be moveable, but the focus is more on security. (Using a hand truck is an acceptable option.) Ideally I'd like stand up style arcade cabinets with space for controllers, which can be closed when it is not appropriate time for kids to be playing games – school hours. These units are going to be placed in areas that will regularly be re-tasked to allow senior scholars or other area groups to make use of the space. (Essential for public relations.)
The travelling rigs will move between all four of the Georgetown County libraries, and it would be great if they made it easy to move the gaming setups from storage to event space via the van with a minimum of hassle. Travelling game rigs would be fine as shorter units for seated play. Mobility, and protecting the gear, is more important than security because these rigs will always be used at closely moderated events.
Are there any suggestions for this kind of setup?
Cheers!
Donald G. Dennis
Bunnelle Youth Technology Experience Series Project Manager
843-545-3343
Bunnelle Youth Technology Experience Series Project Manager
843-545-3343
Jim Peterson
Nov 14, 2008, 6:21:50 PM11/14/08
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We have one TV in a cabinet with the necessary cables and power supply
left attached when we're done. We just unplug the Wii and put the game,
controllers, and console in a locking mobile industrial cabinet. To
that cabinet we have another, smaller TV mounted to the top and just
pull out the Xbox and plug it up. The cabinet is locked when not in
use, and then locked inside an office inside the locked library when
we're closed. If someone wants it after all that, then they're welcome
to it.
Jim Peterson
Technology Coordinator
Goodnight Memorial Library
203 S. Main St.
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-8397
www.gmpl.org
Jim Peterson
Technology Coordinator
Goodnight Memorial Library
203 S. Main St.
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-8397
www.gmpl.org
Gillian Wiseman
Nov 15, 2008, 10:23:29 AM11/15/08
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We
have 2 wii's, 2 gamecubes, and a PS2 with DDR pads.
The
gamecubes and the 2 smallish (17" I think) flatscreen TVs travel quite well. We
have clear plastic boxes for the cubes and cables and games, and I made covers
for the TVs from an old flannel sheet! They and their covers just fit a standard
library book tub (unlidded). These can go in the van in 5 minutes flat.
One
Wii came with a travel bag that fits the wii, cables, 2 controllers and a game
fairly comfortably. If a TV is at the destination, this travels beautifully.
Otherwise, hauling one of the small TVs would work. Unfortunately, this
would mean the 2 cubes and the wii wouldn't be available at the same time. This
gets locked in the media cart closet when not in use.
Our
PS2 is generally used with a projector and screen. We have a "kinda portable"
screen, but truly, most places have a wall that can substitute. The projector
has its own carry case, and the PS2 goes in another plastic box with all its
cables and games and the hand controller. The pads I just carry by hand. We have
the mid-range pads that weigh about 25-30 lbs and are not that hard to carry
around short distances. In-library, this all goes on an open media cart that is
secured in a closet between uses. (The same cart, sans PS2 box also has our DVD
player and is used regularly for movies and other programs).
Our
second Wii is kept in a lockable media cart with a LARGE flat-screen TV on top.
This stays locked up (in the Director's Office) when not in use. We
also keep the two small TV's inside this cart when not traveling.
Hope
this helps give you some ideas!
ohioyalibrarian
Nov 19, 2008, 9:07:46 AM11/19/08
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Our library has a Wii that I travel to branches with. I got the G-pak
travel case for it and absolutely love it! You can use the Wii right
in the case and never have to take it out. It has places to store
Wiimotes and nunchuks, sensor bar, cables and plenty of games. It
also has an outside pocket for instruction books or batteries. We
also have 4 gamecube controllers for Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Unfortunately they don't fit in the case, so I have a separate bag for
them. I also have to carry 2 dance mats for dance dance revolution
and 2 guitars for Guitar Hero and I take a projector with me to
project the game on the wall, so it still ends up being a lot to
carry. The Wii itself, however, is very easy to transport in the
case. If you do keep the games in the case, which I do, you want to
keep an eye on them because you have to keep the case open when the
Wii is in use (so it will not overheat) and the games are fairly
exposed. (They are stored out of their cases in slots for CD's.) I
was initially a bit concerned about this as it would be very easy for
someone to just slip a game out and take it, but I haven't had any
problems. The teens seem to be so excited to have this opportunity to
get together and play. I think they really appreciate it and usually
act very well. There is also a more hidden space in the case that
holds some games, so if you don't need to take many, they could
probably all fit in there.
Beth Hoeffgen
Teen Librarian
Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
hoef...@embarqmail.com
travel case for it and absolutely love it! You can use the Wii right
in the case and never have to take it out. It has places to store
Wiimotes and nunchuks, sensor bar, cables and plenty of games. It
also has an outside pocket for instruction books or batteries. We
also have 4 gamecube controllers for Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Unfortunately they don't fit in the case, so I have a separate bag for
them. I also have to carry 2 dance mats for dance dance revolution
and 2 guitars for Guitar Hero and I take a projector with me to
project the game on the wall, so it still ends up being a lot to
carry. The Wii itself, however, is very easy to transport in the
case. If you do keep the games in the case, which I do, you want to
keep an eye on them because you have to keep the case open when the
Wii is in use (so it will not overheat) and the games are fairly
exposed. (They are stored out of their cases in slots for CD's.) I
was initially a bit concerned about this as it would be very easy for
someone to just slip a game out and take it, but I haven't had any
problems. The teens seem to be so excited to have this opportunity to
get together and play. I think they really appreciate it and usually
act very well. There is also a more hidden space in the case that
holds some games, so if you don't need to take many, they could
probably all fit in there.
Beth Hoeffgen
Teen Librarian
Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
hoef...@embarqmail.com
Kleiman
Nov 24, 2008, 9:46:33 PM11/24/08
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Hi Donald--
I attended the Video X Po in Philadelphia last week. One company
already has a trailer set-up with seats along the side of the trailer
and the game screens along the other side. The trailer can be rented
for parties, etc. I thought that it was a neat idea. I think that I
would like to see a bookmobile manufacturer develop a combo gaming and
bookmobile that could be used around a city or county. A great idea
for an LSTA grant!
Allan M. Kleiman
Library Consultant-on-Call
Fords, NJ
allanm...@aol.com
I attended the Video X Po in Philadelphia last week. One company
already has a trailer set-up with seats along the side of the trailer
and the game screens along the other side. The trailer can be rented
for parties, etc. I thought that it was a neat idea. I think that I
would like to see a bookmobile manufacturer develop a combo gaming and
bookmobile that could be used around a city or county. A great idea
for an LSTA grant!
Allan M. Kleiman
Library Consultant-on-Call
Fords, NJ
allanm...@aol.com
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