[quote name='Strell']This is the only pic I have right now, and it's still "in development" so to speak:
The black cases under each system hold accessories and controllers pertinent to that system. So under the N64, there's a case full of controllers, memory cards, and cords. Under the Gamecube, there's Wavebirds, a Hori Digital Controller, tons of cables, etc. Above the Gamecube, the large box holds dance pads (for both Mario DDR and regular DDR) and the longer cases each hold 2 bongos each (total of 4). Also, in order to label them, I cut out cardboard prints from, say, Wavebird controller packaging - on the back there's a GC logo that says "Nintendo Gamecube" below it, so I can easily tell which cases belong where (which is especially useful if someone who doesn't know where my stuff is wants to play - it's all immediately searchable).
Around the TV, I have things like portable systems, what I call "power" supplies (battery charger + rechargeable batteries, power strips, extension cords, basically anything I could ever need to enhance gaming).
On the right side there is a mutli system changer that is remote controller activated, so I can access any game quickly.
On each shelf behind the systems, there's a surge protector power strip that supplies power and keeps all the cords neatly tucked away. So they are protected from any possible surges and still get power. Eventually I'm going to get a huge expensive one - I think Belkin makes these drool-worthy things that cost 400 or so on eBay, but glow with a nice blue light and can give you stats on how much power you are using.
There's 9 systems up, and I have saved space for future systems (Wii especially, but PS3 space is there). No Xbox room yet (explained later on).
Eventually I'm going to add another whole section to the left of the TV, and use it for three prime reasons: 1) MS consoles (Xbox, 360), 2) Storage (will have shelves devoted to the big box black cases that will hold all my games), and 3) DVD storage (same as games - in large black cases).
Also, while you can find stuff easily, I think what I'm going to do is find a touch screen/monitor cheap somewhere, and then put it on a shelf. That way, if someone wants to find something, I'm going to have it all inventoried on there. So if they want Office Space, they'll search for it on the screen, and that will tell them exactly which case to find it in.
At the very top, I have a variety of travel cases that house cords to a specific system. For example, I have 3 of those PSOne silver cases, and one of them has AV cords and wall and car charges for the PSOne. If I ever travel with a system, all I do is unhook it from where it is, load it in a case, and then add games/controllers. This way, I don't have to mess with constantly unplugging/unhooking cords that are in the back (even though I could easily remove them). In case you can't tell, I'm hugely OCD about my setup and organization, so I try to keep everything immediately accessible BUT clean and able to be transported easily.
As far as sound system goes, I have crap, but I'm going to dish out for something from Niro (
www.niro1.com), which is essentially just a center speaker that, apparently, can replicate surround sound systems very well. Also, being just in the front, it has no messy wiring to deal with (I'm terribly anal about not seeing wires ANYWHERE).
On the table, you can see my DS and a large spool of cable tie. I'd break out examples of how obsessive I am on tieing cables up, but that is a level or nerd-dom I don't care to tread (just yet).
This is an older pic, I need to get a newer one. The latest has space for Guitar Hero (in its own personal shelf just above the tv).
I think the best thing about this setup is that it works so well to keep everything organized, but it keeps dust and bugs out. And again, I can move it around easily and quickly.
I hope you guys enjoy it.[/QUOTE]
This is what I've been looking for. I aspire to have something like this on a smaller scale.
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