Gaming Console Implementation for your Games Room

Interested in creating or remodeling your Games Room/Entertainment facility? Attend this session for an in depth look at what the University Union at Sacramento State has done. Learn how to implement a professional gaming console area that will keep up with today's ever changing technology demands. This session will include an on-site tour of the Games Room and discuss everything from procuring equipment, cabling, equipment installation, and maintenance. Additionally, the session will cover day-to-day operations, licensing costs, and point-of-sale.

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1. Gaming Console Implementation Games Room, Sacramento State Joe Gengler Andrew Singletary ACUI Region 15 Conference Friday, November 9, 12
2. Introductions Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University • Joe Gengler: Manager, Information Technology Services • Andrew Singletary: Assistant Director, Information Technology Services Friday, November 9, 12
3. Information Technology Services Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University • Employees • 2 Full-Time IT Staff • 4 Student Assistants • Provides Information Technology Support for both employees and programs in the University Union and The Well • Manage 13 virtual servers, 6 physical servers, ~120 workstations, ~40 digital signage screens, ~75 IP cameras, 5 major websites Friday, November 9, 12
4. Games Room History Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University • 2006: Arcade “Days” Revenue Declined • 2007: Gaming Console Test Room (3 Consoles) • 2008: Phase I Gaming Console Implementation • 2011: Phase II Gaming Console Implementation Friday, November 9, 12
5. Phase 1 Infrastructure - 2008 Console Area Design Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University Friday, November 9, 12
6. Phase 1I Infrastructure - 2011 Console Area Design Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University Friday, November 9, 12
7. Phase 1 vs. Phase II Console Area Design Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University Phase I (2008) Phase II (2011) Long Range HDMI Cables HDMI Over CAT6 Extenders HDMI Patch Panel HDMI Matrix Switcher 720p Resolution 1080p Resolution IKEA Shelf Rack Mount Hardware No Wired Controller Support USB Over CAT6 Extender Controller Support Power Strips Power Distribution w/AMP Meter Friday, November 9, 12
8. Rack Hardware Console Area Design Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University • Gefen HDMI 8x8 Matrix Switcher ~$3000/each • Gefen Part #EXT-HDFST-848CPN http://www.gefen.com/kvm/ext-hdfst-848cpn.jsp?prod_id=11024 • Gefen HDMI Over CAT5 ~$470/each • Gefen Part #EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT5-ELR http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=8961 • Dial setting for quality customization (XBOX360 vs. PS3) • Gefen USB 2.0 Over CAT5 ~$325/each • Gefen Part #EXT-USB2.0-LR http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=5529 • Allows ability for special wired controllers Friday, November 9, 12
9. Television Hardware Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University • 46” LCD or LED Samsung 1080p ~$1000/each • Recommend Commercial Grade Screens, 3 Year Warranty • Electrical Plugs and CAT5/CAT6 Jacks (HDMI/USB Extenders) located behind television • Peerless Mounts ST650 • Security screws • LCD’s mounted 48” from the ground • Television station numbers labeled under screen Friday, November 9, 12
10. Gaming Consoles Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University • XBOX360 (250GB) ~$250 • Includes 1 Wireless Controller • Additional Wireless Controllers ~$40 • Play Station 3, 4th Generation (160GB-320GB) $270 - $380 • Includes 1 Wireless Controller • Additional Wireless Controllers ~$45 Friday, November 9, 12
11. Wireless Controllers Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University • Range • Up to 40-60 feet range • XBOX360 use 2.4 GHz • Play Station 3 uses 2.4 GHz / Bluetooth • Allows central location for all console systems • Recharging • XBOX360 battery packs (2 Pack) ~$20 • Nyko Rechargable Base Stations XBOX360/PS3 ~$30 • Cleaning and Maintenance • Wipe down controllers with disinfectant / Clorox Wipes • Property tag / engrave wireless controllers Friday, November 9, 12
12. Games Room Layout Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University • 12 Console Total Stations: • Smaller Room: 3 Consoles • Large Room: 8 Consoles • Other Area: 1 Console Friday, November 9, 12
13. Games Room Signage Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University Friday, November 9, 12
14. Games Room Licensing Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University • Game Purchasing • Average cost ~$50/per game • Multiple copies of popular games • Sports related games refreshed yearly • Fifa Soccer / Madden NFL / NBA2K • Licensing • iGames Licensing, iGames Lan Centers: (http://www.igames.org) • Standard membership: $30 - $45/month • Licensed game companies: Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft • Renting of console time and not game time Friday, November 9, 12
15. Maintenance & Repairs Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University • XBOX360 Repairs • $99/repair unless under warranty • Common repairs: Sticky DVD Drive, Red Ring Failures • Sony Playstation 3 • ~$150/repair unless under warranty • Not as many repairs • Screen Cleaning, Console Dusting Friday, November 9, 12
16. Questions? Contact Info IT and Design Collaboration | University Union | Sacramento State University • Joe Gengler: jgengler@saclink.csus.edu • @jgengler • Andrew Singletary: asing@saclink.csus.edu • @drewies Friday, November 9, 12
17. Social Networking Information Games Room | University Union | Sacramento State University sacstateunion @sacstateunion thewellsacstate @wellsacstate Games-Room-at-Sac-State Friday, November 9, 12