Gamerator – The Arcade Machine that Serves Beer

Arcade machines are unfortunately becoming rarer by the day, but for those who have the money, and also the room, the popularity of purchasing a machine for home use is increasing. The problem, though, is that when you choose an arcade machine, or a pinball machine, you’re usually limited to just one game, and that makes settling on one very difficult.

Well, one solution comes in the form of “Gamerator”, and despite the generic name, it aims to deliver the best of all worlds to gamers who want a robust at-home arcade experience. Perhaps the most interesting feature is that the Gamerator offers support for over 1,000 games, with 85 being pre-loaded onto each unit.

Internally, the Gamerator runs on a Windows XP PC, one that can access GameTap quickly and easily, in order to play a wide variety of games. It can be assumed that the quoted “1,000” games are all made possible by this service, so for owners of the Gamerator, it’d be wise to hope that GameTap sticks around for quite a while longer.

What could make an arcade machine like this even better? How about the fact that it includes two cup-holders… and support for a keg of beer? That’s right. In the center of the unit is a spot for you to fill up your glass with some cold brew, with support for a variety of different keg-types (the nozzles differ between countries).

As you’d expect, the Gamerator doesn’t come cheap, but that’s to be expected given it includes an HDTV, a bunch of games and can serve beer. If you have about $3500 + $500 (for shipping) to spare, and are an avid gamer, this is certainly one way to prove that you’re a nerd who loves his beer.

Introduce yourself to THE GAMERATOR … the ULTIMATE gaming machine in the world of home entertainment. The Gamerator offers access to over 1,000 classic and current arcade games. Some of the most popular classic titles are offered locally and pre-installed on each unit, while hundred more are offered through our online programs.