Race and refuel with the Octane 120 Pro Beer Arcade gaming system
Mon, 18 Apr 2011
While no one at AutoWeek would ever condone drinking and driving, kicking back with a few while playing your favorite racing simulator is a different story. And if you're going to go down that road, go all the way with the Octane 120 Pro Beer Arcade from Dream Arcades.
What is a Beer Arcade, you ask? It's a high-end gaming PC, full driving controls and a beer tap in one unit. Do you really need to know more?
From a gaming perspective, the unit comes loaded with a dozen driving sims, an HD projector for wall display, a fully adjustable steering wheel and seat, dual motor force feedback and variable resistance on the pedals.
For the thirsty, the setup holds either two five-gallon kegs or a half-barrel, which then runs to an in-dash beer tap located directly above a cupholder so you can pour while you play.
Is it the ultimate bachelor pad prop? Perhaps, but save your pennies: At $5,995 plus shipping and handling, a PS3 and a case of Pabst will have to do for most of us.
Want to know more? Visit www.dreamarcades.com for a full rundown.
By Andrew Stoy