No instructions needed
Anyone who has ever held a controller knows what to do within the first ten seconds, with no one having to explain the rules.
Video Game Consoles for Parties
Video game consoles for events
A gaming zone keeps a visitor at the stand far longer than any leaflet
We set up video game consoles -Xbox, PlayStation, Wii, Rock Band- with a 50-inch screen and stand, brandable with the company logo, for trade fairs, conventions, brand activations and private parties.
A console at an event solves the same problem as any other waiting-time attraction: what to do with a visitor while they decide whether to stay or keep walking around the fair. The difference is that a video game doesn't need anyone to explain it -anyone who has ever held a controller knows what to do within the first ten seconds.
Not every console asks the same of a player. Xbox and PlayStation stand out for their graphics and hook regular players more; the Wii, with its motion controllers, can be played by literally anyone with no prior experience, making it the safest choice for a mixed crowd; Rock Band adds real instruments -guitar, drums, microphone- and turns the game into a show for those not playing too.
Every model comes with a 48 or 50-inch screen on its own stand, and can be branded with the company's logo on a vinyl-wrapped unit: it's not just a leisure attraction, it also works as a branding piece at the stand itself.
Combining two or three different consoles sets up a full gaming zone with several play points at once, instead of a single queue for one machine -so many more people can be served during the same event.
- 4video game consoles available
- 50"screen on most models
- 24 hquote turnaround
- 100%brandable with the company logo
A console for every crowd
Xbox and PlayStation for regular players; the Wii, with motion controllers, can be played by literally anyone with no prior experience.
A branding piece too
The stand is branded with the company logo: it keeps the visitor around while reinforcing the brand at the same time.
How we set it up
Tell us about the event
Available space, type of crowd, and whether you're after custom branding.
We choose the consoles
From the 4 available, the combination that best fits the visitor profile and the stand's space.
We prepare the branding
A vinyl-wrapped stand with the company logo on the models that support it.
We set up and, if needed, bring a host
Set-up included; some models can include a host during the event to run the game.
Formats and ideas that work
- Gaming zone with Xbox and PlayStation running in parallel, to avoid a queue at a tech trade fair
- Rock Band as an impromptu musical show at a company party
- Wii as an inclusive activity at an event with guests of every age
- Branded stand with the company logo at a product activation
- Single-game tournament with a ranking at a gaming team building
- Pairing video game consoles with arcade machines for a full leisure zone
- Gaming spot as a waiting-time draw at the entrance of a congress
- Console as a prize or photo-call spot in a promotional campaign
The console is chosen for the visitor profile, not for whichever has the best graphics
The common mistake is bringing only Xbox or PlayStation thinking they're the most appealing, and leaving out anyone who doesn't play regularly. Those two consoles hook an already-gamer crowd very well, but can be intimidating for someone who has never held a controller.
That's why we almost always recommend pairing at least one graphics-focused console (Xbox or PlayStation) with the Wii, which literally anyone can play. That way the gaming zone doesn't stay reserved for those who already knew how to play.
Frequently asked questions
Which consoles are available?
Xbox, PlayStation, Wii and Rock Band, each with its own 48 or 50-inch screen.
Can it be branded with our company logo?
Yes, most models can have a vinyl-wrapped stand with the company logo.
Do I need experience to play?
No, especially on the Wii, designed so anyone can play with no prior experience. Xbox and PlayStation appeal a bit more to regular players.
Do they include staff?
Some models can include a host during the event to run the game and manage turns.
How many consoles can we combine?
As many as the space allows: combining two or three sets up a full gaming zone with several play points at once.