page_title: LAN gaming center
hierarchical_section_title: LAN gaming center
caption_attribution_description: Self Taken
context_page_description: A LAN Gaming Center is a business where one
  can use a computer connected over a LAN to
  other computers, primarily for the purpose of playing multiplayer
  computer games. Use of these computers or game consoles costs a fee, usually per hour or minute; sometimes one can have unmetered access with a pass for a day or month, etc. It may or may not serve as a
  regular café as well, with food and drinks being served. Many game
  centers have evolved in recent years to also include console gaming
  . Other
  centers offer computer repair and consulting, custom
  built computers, web design, programming
  classes or summer camps, and many other technology related
  services. Centers are starting to offer PS3s, Wiis and
  Xbox 360s that are playable in store.
  LAN gaming centers can come in various sizes and styles, from the
  very small to the very large. Most
  have computer systems with higher-end hardware built specifically for
  computer gaming. Customers can play games with in-house
  opponents and most also include a high-speed Internet
  connection to allow customers to play games with online opponents as
  well. Most also host a number of special
  events such as tournaments and LAN parties, some
context_section_description: A LAN Gaming Center is a business where one 
  can use a computer connected over a LAN to 
  other computers, primarily for the purpose of playing multiplayer 
  computer games. Use of these computers or game consoles costs a fee, usually per hour or minute; sometimes one can have unmetered access with a pass for a day or month, etc. It may or may not serve as a 
  regular café as well, with food and drinks being served. Many game 
  centers have evolved in recent years to also include console gaming 
  (Xbox, GameCube, PlayStation 2).  Other 
  centers offer computer repair and consulting, custom 
  built computers (White box computer), web design, programming 
  classes or summer camps, and many other technology related 
  services. Centers are starting to offer PS3s, Wiis and 
  Xbox 360s that are playable in store.
  LAN gaming centers can come in various sizes and styles, from the 
  very small (6-8 computers) to the very large (400+ computers).  Most 
  have computer systems with higher-end hardware built specifically for 
  computer gaming.  Customers can play games with (or against) in-house 
  opponents and most also include a high-speed Internet 
  connection to allow customers to play games with online opponents as 
  well (usually at the same time).  Most also host a number of special 
  events such as tournaments and LAN parties, some 
  lasting throughout the night.  Another typical feature is the ability to browse the Web and use instant messaging clients.  Often these gaming centers allow customers the option of 
  renting out the whole or part of the store for private LAN parties. LAN 
  centers are typically decorated in such a way as to enhance the already 
  present gaming atmosphere, such as adding black-light lightbulbs and 
  gaming paraphernalia and posters around the center. A standard LAN 
  gaming center will have rows of computers next to each other with 
  highback leather computer chairs.
  There are over 650 LAN centers in the US, while 90% of the LAN Centers 
  in the world are in China, the largest having over 1777 
  seats.
  It is common for a LAN gaming centers to sell the games that they had already installed for their in-house computers, most notably MMORPGs and many FPS games.
caption: Omega Sektor was one of the largest LAN gaming centers in Europe, seating 400 plus three consoles
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