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GameBox Component List

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:30:00 +0000

Consoles
XBox360 $199.99 (www.newegg.com)
XBox Elite $299.99 (www.newegg.com)

PS3 $299.99 (www.newegg.com)
PS3 250 GB Black $349.99 (www.newegg.com)

Gaming PCs

Newegg.com gaming rigs - (sorted by best rating...I think $1000 is great for a gaming rig)

Monitors/TVs
I recommend getting an LCD TV that has a very fast refresh rate as well as a good resolution so that you can use this with your computer. If you do not want to use your arcade system with your computer... just pick a 32" that you feel will go good with your console gaming systems. Which will be most. Here is one I recommend for using as a monitor.

Samsung - 32" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV (www.bestbuy.com)

Mouse and Keyboards
Keyboard & Mouse pack $21.99 (www.newegg.com)

Sound System (what we used in the design for the GameBox)
Logitech-Z-5300e-THX
Currently Amazon does not have any but you can usually find one on EBay.com. If you can't find one there, find a good Logitech 5.1 surround sound system. Used systems are about $150 while new ones are around $400. Try here if you can't find a cheap used one.

Converters
Philips Audio/Video Switchbox With RF Modulator - $24.88 (walmart.com)

From the website...

Connects up to 4 video devices, such as DVD players, VCRs, video game systems, camcorders, satellite TV systems or cable boxes, to any TV or audio system.

Works with any device that has an RF, composite video, S-video or audio output

Automatically switches to the input that has a signal

RF modulator allows you to connect DVD players, VCRs and video game systems to older TVs that only have a 75-ohm RF antenna connection

Front inputs are especially convenient for quick connection of a camcorder, digital camera or video game system

4 composite video inputs (RCA-type connections)

4 S-video inputs

RF input

4 pairs of stereo inputs (RCA-type connections)

Composite video output

S-video output

RF output

1 pair of stereo outputs

Plastic stand with suction cups for horizontal or vertical mounting of the switchbox

External AC adapter

Note: Connecting cables for your video devices are not included.

Cables
RCA 6' Stereo Audio/Video With Molded Connectors - $6.99 (walmart.com)
Nippon Labs 12 ft. S-VIDEO Cable - $8.98 (www.newegg.com)
HDMI cables (www.newegg.com)

Seating
True Seating Concepts seat - very comfortable and easy to put together. (www.bestbuy.com)

Other Awesome Stuff

XBox 360 Stereo headset - Allows you to have the sound from not only chat but from gameplay pumped right into your ears...wirelessly. (www.turtlebeach.com)

Virtual FX 3D Converter ... TRANSFORM ANYTHING INTO 3-D!
(www.ultimate3dheaven.com)

Joysticks, Steering Wheels, etc.

NOTE: Will update this list periodically so make sure to check up on it.

3D Renderings

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:26:00 +0000

ZGameBox In Motion

Watch on YouTube

TV in Arcade Mode

Click Pictures to See Full Size...

TV in Social Mode

Sketches...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:28:00 +0000

3D Images will be posted soon.

About the GameBox

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:23:00 +0000

Today we are putting up a blog to say yes...we are going to build and sell an awesome furniture kit known as the GameBox...this name may change but for now it is the GameBox. A 3D rendering will most likely be made available for your viewing within the next few weeks. Some sketches probably before that. This is an awesome arcade style furniture piece that you yourself could customize with your own consoles, monitors, and computers.

What does it have room for?

Comfy desk chair/gaming chair
PC
Mouse
Keyboard
Video games (3 foot wide rack)
Subwoofer and surround sound
Converters so that all of your consoles and PC can connect to 1 monitor
Consoles, DVD player, VCR?, etc. (3' x 15" x 16" deep cubby hole)

The stand in which the monitor sits will be a 1"x12"x33" platform that pivots on one corner to allow it to move to the outside of the box for external viewing...such as from a couch. This allows the GameBox to act not only as an awesome gaming arcade box but also as a sylish entertainment stand.

We would like to ask of you what would you pay for an awesome arcade style furniture piece that you yourself could customize with your own consoles, monitors, and computers. It will be sold on Ebay when we know that the public wishes for such an awesome thing. Show us what the demand is. Thank you and have a nice day.

Pictures coming soon...