I transformed an empty room into the ultimate gaming sanctuary — from a 65-inch OLED to a Star Wars pinball machine
My partially finished basement needed some work, but with these 12 must-have pieces of tech and furniture I made it into a gamer’s paradise.
In 2022, I purchased a home and envisioned transforming my partially completed basement into a home cinema. However, two years of heavy snowfall led to flooding, rendering that aspiration unattainable. In 2026, I decided to address potential water damage issues while simultaneously converting the basement into a gaming space for friends and family.
The outcome is showcased in the video below, featuring a Samsung S95H OLED, my preferred Xbox Series X and PS5 games, and a newfound sense of relaxation after a demanding day at work.
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