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Can't afford a Wii or XBOX 360? No problem. Chicagoland is full of places where you can play video game consoles at an affordable price.
On tonight's WGN News, we checked out a few places, but there's never enough time to delve into them all.
Dave and Busters
1155 N. Swift
Addison, IL
(630) 543-5151
Open Everyday
$30 an hour to rent room
Dave and Busters is unveiling their latest feature, the Player's Lounge. It might not be very large, but the space is a gamers dream living room - two 65 inch televisions and all of the latest gaming systems. They even have "DJ Hero," the new creation from the folks behind "Guitar Hero," where you test out your DJ skills on a turntable. The room costs $30 an hour to rent with unlimited use of all of the consoles and access to a full menu and bar.
Theory Sports Lounge
9 W. Hubbard
Chicago
Open Everyday
(312) 644-0004
Call to book room
Theory is an upscale take on your standard sports bar. The spot also offers a private room in the back with a large flat screen HDTV, complete with a Nintendo Wii for you and your guests. Rates for the room vary depending on the size of your party, but if you come in when the bar isn't busy, they'll let you have a go at it.
For more gaming hot spots, check out Marcus Leshock's ChicagoNow blog.
On tonight's WGN News, we checked out a few places, but there's never enough time to delve into them all.
Dave and Busters
1155 N. Swift
Addison, IL
(630) 543-5151
Open Everyday
$30 an hour to rent room
Dave and Busters is unveiling their latest feature, the Player's Lounge. It might not be very large, but the space is a gamers dream living room - two 65 inch televisions and all of the latest gaming systems. They even have "DJ Hero," the new creation from the folks behind "Guitar Hero," where you test out your DJ skills on a turntable. The room costs $30 an hour to rent with unlimited use of all of the consoles and access to a full menu and bar.
Theory Sports Lounge
9 W. Hubbard
Chicago
Open Everyday
(312) 644-0004
Call to book room
Theory is an upscale take on your standard sports bar. The spot also offers a private room in the back with a large flat screen HDTV, complete with a Nintendo Wii for you and your guests. Rates for the room vary depending on the size of your party, but if you come in when the bar isn't busy, they'll let you have a go at it.
For more gaming hot spots, check out Marcus Leshock's ChicagoNow blog.
