TwitchCon 2024 with BenQ: Building a Game Room on a Budget

From gaming projectors to gaming monitors to esports monitors, BenQ has the gaming tech you need to build your ultimate gaming space. With the help of Twitch Streamers Cinna and Sylveey, we built game rooms on a $6,000 per room budget and showcased them at TwitchCon 2024 in San Diego with our X-Series 4K Gaming Projectors. Enjoying Capcom games such as Street Fighter 6 and Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, we provided a fully immersive, clear and smooth experience for the players and shared tips on how to create a game room with the best projectors for gaming. Now we’re going to share game room ideas with you, so let’s dive in! 

Focusing on full game immersion with clear and smooth visuals, we created three game rooms on a budget with our X-Series Gaming Projectors. These are fully immersive 4K gaming projectors that allow you to build your dream game cave, transform a small room into a gaming space, or create a gaming station in your bedroom. Each X-Series Gaming Projector offers a fully immersive, detailed, vivid gaming experience for each console and game you play and can be enhanced with the items in your space. From comfortable seating to LED lights to fun wall décor, you can create your ideal game room on any budget.

The X3100i is the ultimate unit for big, open-world games that take you on a journey into another universe. A larger space has the option for a simplistic setup or a decorated space with comfortable seating and focused lighting. With the help of Twitch Streamer Cinna, we designed a game room that brings your attention to the game while setting the mood for each gaming session. 

After setting up the projector and screen, enhance the ambiance of the space with RGB lighting with a cool floor lamp, flexible wall lighting, or an LED light strip to outline the projected image. Some lights can change based on sound or by tracing the colors on the screen for added effects. For high-quality audio, using a soundbar will enhance the action and fun. Throw in a fun small desk lamp or item, like this cute bean duck night light, for a soft glow in the area you’re sitting or your nearby desk. A gaming room like this is a great space to show off your collectibles, like the Rivers of Blood Sword, or art books, like the Elden Ring or Dragon Ball Z book. Larger game rooms can also include items for pets, such as this cat tree or cat house, so your furry friend can enjoy the space while you immerse yourself in the game. Add some comfy pillows, a throw blanket, or a nice rug to complete the space and ensure comfort while gaming. Below is an image of the room we set up at TwitchCon and here is our interview with the creative mind behind it, Cinna. 

Enjoy thrilling adventures, such as Astro Bot or Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, with vivid details, vibrant colors, and crisp sound for clear and smooth gameplay. When you’re setting up your game room, don’t miss the opportunity to create a fully immersive and cinematic experience with the X3100i.

The X300G is perfect for game nights with family, friends, or cozy gaming in the comfort of your bedroom. A smaller space may feel limiting with décor and furniture, but with the right items and setup, you can turn any small space into an epic adventure. With the help of Twitch Streamer Sylveey, we designed a compact game space without taking away from the gaming experience. 

After finding a good spot for the projector, like on a small side table, you can decide what items you want to decorate the space with. For a comfortable gaming experience, having a good gaming chair with a blanket or pillow is essential. You can add a throw rug to match the theme of the room or utilize wall shelves to display your collectibles, such as this Minecraft bee or Miffy plushie. Soft lighting, from a table lamp or floor lamp, can help set the tone for a good gaming session. If you want to lock in though, having adjustable LED light strips around the room can add colorful depth to your game immersion. Even in a small space, your pet won’t feel left out with a space of their own, such as this cat tree. Complete the space with some nice plants, fake or real, and enjoy every gaming session with comfort! Below is an image of the room we set up at TwitchCon and here is our interview with the creative mind behind it, Sylveey. 

Enjoy fun games, such as Super Mario Bros. Wonder or the Legend of Zelda, and create a gaming space in any room with its easy connectivity. The X300G is perfect for any game night, whether you’re in your own home, on a trip, or at a friend's. 

The X500i creates the ideal, balanced gaming experience for every type of game with any console. If you can’t dedicate an entire room for a game room but want to be able to transform your living space into a game zone with ease, the X500i is the projector to do it with. We designed a game zone that highlights how a living space can easily transform into an immersive experience with every game. 

After setting up your living space with a projector, it’s important to have ambient décor and lighting to enhance the gaming experience. The best way to do this is with low lighting in the room and adjustable LED light strips around the projected image or along shelving. You can also include neutral lighting for both gaming time and general room décor with some nanoleaf wooden hexagons. Create a spacious feeling some floating shelves to display books, movies, or figures, like this Dragon Ball Goku figure. Complete the space with comfortable seating, a coffee table, or even a desk to create a functional living space. Below is an image of the room we set up at TwitchCon to display the X500i.

Enjoy epic adventures, heart-pounding action, and multi-player game nights with stunning visuals and audio. Effortlessly transform your bedroom or small living room into a gaming space with the X500i immersive gaming projector, perfect for projecting large images even in compact spaces.

Every living space, from big to small, has the potential to become an immersive game room with the right accessories and décor. With BenQ 4K X-Series Gaming Projectors you can build, transform, or create the gaming setup of your dreams, and with this helpful guide you can get started designing the perfect space for you! 

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*All items décor items linked in this article were used in the rooms on display at TwitchCon.