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How comfortable is the 200,000 yen gaming chair? Experience the "e-sports room" at a hotel in Akiba

Influencer and esports gamer Charo

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Amid the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the lifestyle hotel "NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO" in Akihabara is a unique initiative of "hotel x e-sports" as a new way to enjoy traveling and going out. is challenging. ⇒ [Image] Spacious "Gaming Twin" with a bathroom; 2 guest rooms have been renovated into gaming rooms where you can experience e-sports. We have high-spec gaming peripheral items such as a 27-inch display, Logitech mouse and keyboard, including a gaming chair for about 200,000 yen. NTT e-Sports Co., Ltd., which operates the "eXeField Akiba" exchange facility in Akihabara with the theme of "ICT x e-sports", was in charge of equipment introduction consulting, supervision, and maintenance. It is said that it took about half a year to create a gaming room with the best gaming environment. "What is it like to use it?" Influencer and e-sports gamer “Charo” (@tyaroyade) stayed and actually experienced it.

2 gaming rooms, 2 PCs each

Chara, an influencer and e-sports gamer

About a 6-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station. "NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO", surrounded by electronics stores and computer specialty stores, is a stylish hotel where you can experience "music, art, and food." There is a bar and restaurant on the ground floor and a variety of contemporary art exhibitions throughout the hotel. All rooms are equipped with high-quality Bluetooth speakers. Based on the concept of "a wonderful experience born from a deep connection with the community", we have newly set up a room for gamers in Akihabara, where e-sports related shops and facilities are concentrated. There are two types of gaming rooms: the “Gaming Bank” (21 m2) with bunk beds and a shower room, and the “Gaming Twin” (29 m2) with a spacious space and bathroom. It's ready. In addition, the same computer peripheral items are installed in both rooms, and there is no difference in specifications depending on the room.