Staying at the Washington Hotel Gaming Room [Akihabara News]

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As e-Sports becomes more popular, a gaming room has appeared at the Akihabara Washington Hotel.
I thought that if you like games, you should go there at least once, so I booked a gaming room.

What exactly is a gaming room?
Let's see the power of this newly revealed plan!

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Akihabara Washington Hotel, Gaming Room Reservation

I came up with the idea around the third week of March.
I tried to make a reservation for a gaming room from here, but they were fully booked for the month and I couldn't get a room.
There may be times when reservations are possible, but as there is a fierce battle for reservations during long holiday seasons, it is best to act early.
This time, the reservation was made on Sunday, April 3rd.
By the way, the cost of this accommodation was about 9000 yen for two days and one night without meals.

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Check out the gaming room facilities!

This time, the gaming room at Akihabara Washington Hotel will be used by the professional gaming team "DeToNatorThis is a collaboration room with "DeToNator," and when you enter the room you will be greeted by a DeToNator T-shirt.


There is also a huge DeToNator team banner on the wall, making this a collaboration room that fans of the team will love.

*For more information about DeToNator, please refer to the official website.
https://detonator-gg.com/

Since this is a gaming room, we will immediately check out the gaming PCs and PC peripherals.
The PC is a high-performance gaming PC made by GALLERIA.

This type is a gaming facility located in Akihabara UDX.eXeField Akiba" is on display. It's a super powerful gaming PC.

The monitor is a dual monitor.
Both are high-performance gaming monitors that operate at 240Hz.

GigaCrysta (IO DATA) high-quality and reliable high refresh rate monitors are especially popular with FPS players.
DXRacer is a gaming chair that you can trust and rely on.
This is a great product that reduces strain on your body even when playing for long periods of time!

From a gamer's perspective, this lineup feels more carefully thought out and equipped for gaming than just a typical gaming facility.

Gaming room users will be given a shopping bag upon check-in.
It contains gaming devices such as a keyboard, mouse, and headset.

The gaming keyboard is Logitech's G-PRO keyboard.

And the G-PRO wireless mouse.

You can use it as is by connecting it to the USB cable extending from your PC.

It also comes with an Astro A40, which promises to provide the best gaming experience when paired with the gaming PC itself.

This headset is an analog connection with a two-pronged plug for the microphone and headphone sections.

My gaming devices are dominated by Logitech.

Plus, the Red Bull provided is all-you-can-drink!!

Data protection function

The gaming PCs used in the gaming rooms are set to reset to their initial state every time they are turned off in order to protect the IDs and passwords used to log in to the client software and games.

*When you turn the power back on, you will be returned to the Windows update screen.
This may be a nuisance for people who turn their devices on and off several times when they go out, but it provides complete security.
Therefore, external input devices (such as USB memory sticks) may not be available, so it may be a matter of luck whether you can bring your favorite device and play.

Check the room facilities

Now that we've checked out the gaming-related facilities, let's take a look at the guest room facilities.
First of all, sleep is important! I want to jump into bed right after playing games.
So, the bed.
The semi-double bed comes with two pillows: a soft one and a slightly hard one.

The TV is in front of the bed.
However, since it will be a gaming room, I don't think people will watch much TV.
I booked a gaming room because I play games.

There are two hangers.
Maybe one is for suits and the other for everyday clothes?

The shower room is a unit bath.
The gaming room is on the 7th floor, but the shower water volume is no problem.
Various amenities are also available.

The facilities are perfect for a normal stay without any inconvenience.
However, in line with the SDGs, some amenities are provided on the third floor, where the front desk is located, so guests can collect the amount they need.

Play the game in the gaming room

When you log in, you'll see the DeToNator logo on the same wallpaper as the banner hanging on the wall.
The pre-installed clients and game titles include the major ones.

The client software (Steam or EPIC Launcher) can be used in the gaming room by entering your account and password.
Only a few titles are installed, so if you want to play them, you will need to download and install them on your PC.

Furthermore, if you turn off the power to your PC, the settings for the installed software will be reset to their default state, so you will need to download the software again if you want to play the game again.
It's a bit of a hassle, but we can't help it, and it's a measure to protect your account.

Well, since I have the chance, I'd like to talk about the TPS game I'm playing the most right now,Fortnite" and the world-famous FPS "APEX LegendsI would like to try playing ``.''
These two tasks require a fair amount of machine power, so I wonder how much I can accomplish with the PC installed in my gaming room!!

Oh, and before I forget, let me also tell you how to change your monitor's refresh rate.
The settings reset every time I power cycle the monitor, so the refresh rate also goes back to 60Hz.
Change your monitor's refresh rate to 240Hz (239.888Hz to be exact) in Windows settings. This will allow you to play games with smooth graphics.

Play a game in the gaming room

This time, I tried out the gaming room at Akihabara Washington Hotel, and it felt different from playing games at an internet cafe.
Below me was the familiar Akihabara.

And it's a stylish hotel that I don't usually stay in.
Being able to play games without going home feels like my brain is going haywire.
Playing games in a space that is different from where I normally play games felt, in a way, emotional.

Accommodation where you can try out high-performance gaming PCs and devices

Since the term e-Sports was coined, many people have started playing competitive games.
However, wouldn't it be great to be able to check questions like what specs a PC needs and what devices you should use without being disturbed by anyone?
I think most people play games while relaxing in their own rooms, and I was able to experience that same atmosphere in the gaming room.

The price per night is also reasonably cheap, so if you're interested, check it out.