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Oct. 16, 2008 3:40 p.m. Kendall_Jones New Reader

I'm not a gamer by any means (lack of time), but this would make even me run few million laps. Cripes, I'd drive mario kart.

Linky

Kendall
Oct. 16, 2008 3:44 p.m. Salanis SuperDork

It's a computer, LCD projector, Logitech G35, chair, and a kegerator. The first four things would be easy to find for less money. The last one, although supremely cool, is probably not going to be that useful.
Oct. 16, 2008 3:48 p.m. Ryan9118 HalfDork

I don't wanna poop on the parade, but I like this one more.
Oct. 16, 2008 3:51 p.m. ArtOfRuin Reader

Ryan, does that rig have hydraulics on it?
Oct. 16, 2008 3:53 p.m. Kendall_Jones New Reader

Ryan, I dont see a keg :)

Kegerator, not useful? Its actually good for the environment & supplies a better product. I guess serious gamers dont want that devil juice effecting their "talent".

Kendall
Oct. 16, 2008 4:02 p.m. Salanis SuperDork

Kendall_Jones wrote:

Kegerator, not useful? Its actually good for the environment & supplies a better product. I guess serious gamers dont want that devil juice effecting their "talent".

As I understand, once you tap a keg, you need to finish it within a certain time span. For normal home use, you're not going to be able to drink beer that fast.

And if you do want a kegerator, get one. But it's silly to have one built into a gaming setup.
Oct. 16, 2008 4:06 p.m. carguy123 HalfDork

Those silly little hand held controls is the only thing holding many people back from gaming.
Oct. 16, 2008 4:09 p.m. Kendall_Jones New Reader

Only if you use a hand pump. If you use CO2, its good for 1 month or more.

Its a gimmick, its supposed to make you chuckle. Right?

KJ
Oct. 16, 2008 4:10 p.m. John Brown UltimaDork

Salanis wrote: As I understand, once you tap a keg, you need to finish it within a certain time span. For normal home use, you're not going to be able to drink beer that fast.

You have obviously never met Tom Cooper.
Oct. 16, 2008 4:12 p.m. Apexcarver SuperDork

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V9-5P6HzwU
Oct. 16, 2008 4:20 p.m. Ryan9118 HalfDork

ArtOfRuin wrote:

Ryan, does that rig have hydraulics on it?

Yeah it does. It's the same thing that's in the video that Apexcarver posted. It's made by a company called Frex out of Japan. Frex makes all sorts of cool stuff for sim racers, although it's pretty expensive. The motion system for a seat is over $1200 by itself if I remember right. Worth it if you race a lot, but once you factor in shipping from Japan it's a little too much.

Here's another video of it in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y3RSg2xX3c

Check out Frex' site. Look at their brake fluid system to try to replicate the feel of a real brake pedal.

http://www.frex.com/gp/
Oct. 16, 2008 7:05 p.m. jpod999 Reader

Frex? Rearry?
Oct. 16, 2008 8:16 p.m. Capt Slow Reader

The only problem I can see with the kegerator is that you cannot operate it while playing the game.

The handle should be within easy reach and there should be a camelback style tube running directly to the drivers seat.
Oct. 16, 2008 8:19 p.m. walterj HalfDork

Salanis wrote: As I understand, once you tap a keg, you need to finish it within a certain time span. For normal home use, you're not going to be able to drink beer that fast.

Whar zactly yoo from boyee? In 'merica.... we finish the barrel.
Oct. 16, 2008 8:44 p.m. mtn Dork

Salanis wrote:

As I understand, once you tap a keg, you need to finish it within a certain time span. For normal home use, you're not going to be able to drink beer that fast.

I see this as a challenge
Oct. 16, 2008 9:39 p.m. laz New Reader

Salanis wrote: As I understand, once you tap a keg, you need to finish it within a certain time span. For normal home use, you're not going to be able to drink beer that fast.
This is why we keep the kegerator at work. Seriously. So we can consume the beer at a proper rate. It's a "team building exercise".
Oct. 16, 2008 10:41 p.m. wlkelley3 Reader

They make it so you have to stop the game and get out of the seat to pour a cold one. You know that pouring drinks while driving can be hazardous .... you might spill the drink.
Oct. 17, 2008 2:06 a.m. thatsnowinnebago Reader

wlkelley3 wrote:

They make it so you have to stop the game and get out of the seat to pour a cold one. You know that pouring drinks while driving can be hazardous .... you might spill the drink.

I thought that was what a wife/girlfriend was for...
Oct. 17, 2008 9:01 a.m. akamcfly New Reader

Frex = cool

But last time I drove my car, the seat didn't move independently of the steering wheel and pedals.

My dad had an 81 Skylark that did, however...
Oct. 17, 2008 11:39 a.m. Salanis SuperDork

Capt Slow wrote:

The only problem I can see with the kegerator is that you cannot operate it while playing the game.

The handle should be within easy reach and there should be a camelback style tube running directly to the drivers seat.

Looks like they actually took care of it. It appears to have two taps:
Oct. 17, 2008 7:38 p.m. Capt Slow Reader

SWEET!

Frak the frex this one has BEER!
Oct. 18, 2008 12:20 a.m. David_Chong New Reader

Just me, or does the driving position look to be utterly and unforgivably wrong? It'd be like driving a tricycle.
Oct. 18, 2008 12:49 a.m. neon4891 Dork

Can I get this settup modified for Ace Combat? That would really kick ass
Oct. 20, 2008 11:16 a.m. Salanis SuperDork

neon4891 wrote:

Can I get this settup modified for Ace Combat? That would really kick ass

I'm sorry. "Eight hours from bottle to throttle." We can't allow you to do that.

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