Retro Gaming Lounge. Retro console memories

Relive your childhood in our new retro console gaming lounge. Team up and play together on our retro gaming consoles such as Sega Megadrive, Sony PlayStations 1/2/3, Nintendo Wii, GameCube and Xbox 360s. We have a huge selection of all the popular console games, so grab a drink, relax in our gaming chairs and get ready to take on the retro gaming world right here in Stoke on Trent.  Play free for FREE with any food or drink purchased in store!

Retro gaming multiplayer fun.

 

Grab your mates and team up to play on our multiplayer retro gaming consoles! We have two dedicated retro gaming stations at XP-VR with their own individual gaming consoles from 1990 onwards. Most retro console games support 2 players per game with a classical split screen setup.

 

The slightly newer consoles (Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360) that were released after the internet allow players to play together in games online of up to 4 players locally. 

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Free to play.

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Use of our retro gaming consoles is FREE with a food or drink purchase made in-store. Each purchase unlocks access for 1 player to enjoy 30 minutes of free retro gaming console play (i.e buy x2 drinks to unlock access for x2 players to play for 30 minutes).

 

Need more time or want to play with more more players? Re-fuel and purchase some more drinks and snacks to continue the retro gaming console fun! Unlimited free retro game console play is included for any customers on our Unlimited VR play pass package.

 

Why not blend old console technology with cutting edge new technology and add on a VR experience too? 

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Atari Commodore 64

 

Released in January 1982, the Commodore 64 was one of the first superior home computer entertainment systems to hit the market. Fire up this old beast and try your hand at some real 8-bit Commodore 64 cassette games... if you know how to start them that is! (The instruction manual is huge)

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1 player. Transport yourself back to the 80's days of early gaming at XP-VR Stoke on Trent!

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Sega Megadrive

 

Released in November 1990, enjoy over 40 of our single and multiplayer Sega Megadrive game classics such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Kid Chameleon, Streets of Rage and so much more.

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1-2 players. Grab your mates and re-live your Sega Megadrive memories at XP-VR Stoke on Trent!

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PlayStation 1

 

Released in December 1994, enjoy our selection of popular single and multiplayer PlayStation 1 game classics such as Medal of Honor 1, Gran Turismo, Driver and more.

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1-2 players. Fire up our PlayStation 1s and play together with your mates at XP-VR Stoke on Trent!

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PlayStation 2

 

Released in October 2000, bring back your PS2 memories with some of our single and multiplayer PS2 game classics such as Gran Turismo 3, Tekken 5, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City so much more.

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1-2 players. Are you ready to go back to the early 2000's and enjoy PS2 memories with your friends?

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Nintendo GameCube

 

Released in November 2001 enjoy our selection of single and multiplayer GameCube game classics such as the Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Sunshine more.

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1-2 players. Challenge your friends to some Nintendo GameCube fun at XP-VR Stoke on Trent!

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Xbox 360

 

Released in November 2005 and arguably one of the most successful consoles of all time - enjoy our selection of single and multiplayer Xbox 360 game classics such as Call of Duty 4, The Elder Scrolls IV, Mass Effect 3, Forza Motorsport 3 and much more.

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1-4 players. Re-live your Xbox360 memories with friends at XP-VR Stoke on Trent!

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PlayStation 3

 

Released in November 2006, enjoy some of our single and multiplayer PS3 game classics such as Assassin's Creed 3, Final Fantasy, Motorstorm, GTA: V and much more.

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1-2 players. Grab your mates and challenge them to some of our PS3 classics at XP-VR Stoke on Trent!

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Nintendo Wii

 

Released in November 2006, featuring a revolutionary new interactive gaming experience for its time - enjoy our selection of single and multiplayer Nintendo Wii game classics such as Wii Sports, Mario Karts Wii, Super Smash Bros Brawl and so much more.

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1-4 players. Get ready to re-live the Nintendo Wii gaming fun at XP-VR Stoke on Trent!

Good to know.

 

  • Use of our retro gaming consoles is included with any food or drink purchase in-store.

  • 1 purchase (food / drink item) unlocks access to 30 minutes of free console play - per player, per purchase.

  • Multiple additional purchases are required for multiple players or extended play time - per additional 30 minutes (i.e buy x2 drinks for x2 players to play for 30 minutes)

  • Play time on retro gaming consoles cannot be split/shared with other players who have not made the required purchase in store (1 qualifying purchase = 1 player's use).

  • Our retro gaming consoles cannot be pre-booked in advance and are sold on a first come, first served basis.

  • Console and game availability is subject to station availability on the day.

  • Our retro gaming console lounge is located upstairs on the first floor of our venue. Access is via stairs only and regrettably no passenger lift is available at the venue. 

  • Fair use policy applies, please speak to a staff member or call us for details.

Safe indoor fun.

 

  • Our retro gaming console experiences are great fun activities for adults, kids aged 8+ and groups in Staffordshire.

  • Spectators can relax on our comfy lounge seating and watch all of the retro gaming action for free on TV screens attached to each gaming console.

  • Licensed bottle bar on site selling Beers, Wines, Lagers and Prosecco for over 18's. 

  • We serve great coffees, hot chocolate, cold drinks and a selection of snacks too.

  • Socially distant safe activity! Learn more about our Covid19 safety procedures.