An arcade system with a 120-inch screen, a full arcade control panel and more than 145 pre-installed games? Sounds like a hardcore arcade fan's dream. Well, if you have the money to burn, you can also get this monstrosity and drop it in the middle of your gaming room thanks to Dream Arcades. Check out the Dreamcade Vision 120 at the full article.

Considered the direct descendant of the first gaming platforms, the "world's most powerful console" has had advocates who've considered the fact that the PC can be anything it wanted to be, even a console. While many have been quick to say that the PC is dead, others have been busy proving that it hasn't even come close to that state.

For Gamix founder Eli Tomlinson, it has been a life's effort to turn a basic PC into a fully fledged console machine. Tomlinson uses his programming know-how and a slew of code from GPL games to create optimized, dedicated versions of games into commercial grade console games, each for US$ 19.99. Yes, we know that GPL should be free, but the optimizations are throughout the code. In fact, the original creators of the code are ironically cheering him on.

So Tomlinson packaged his games under the Gamix brand, and designed them for a customized 1.8 Ghz, 512 MB RAM, 128 MB VRAM, DVD-equipped box, dotted-with four USB ports. Sounds a lot like some other gaming consoles, although not exactly next-gen based yet. Thinking about a DX10 8800GTX, X6800 monster all stacked on an ITX puppy has us all drooling... (Uh oh...modding idea!)

While each game has to come with its own operating system, each copy will have optimized drivers and only the necessary tools to play the game right off the CD. Unfortunately, like most consoles, this PC console will be plagued by the same scratched CD problems. The PC is one such platform that can allow you to install a game and keep the CD stashed safe from dust and dangers of constant use. It's not piracy; it's being investment conscious.

Coupled with the fact that the PC could also use the Wiimote, go next-gen and plug into a TV, LCD monitor or even an LCD projector (oh bother, methinks someone wet himself) at the same time, this is a tasty treat indeed.

Dream Arcades has released the world's largest video arcade for the most over-the-top gamer. The Home Video Arcade Center has a 100-inch screen and includes hundreds of classic games including old and new killer titles rom Atari, Midway, Namco, Capcom and Digital Leisure. By killer titles we mean Pac-man, Centipede, House of the Dead III and Street Fighter, to name a few.

The 100-inch Home Video Arcade Center also sports the features on gamer's most wanted list:

• High powered projector - for daytime use
• 100-inch Portable projection screen - makes it simple to setup, move and store
• High power PC - Allows you to play modern PC games using authentic arcade controls
• Over 100 classic arcade games including Ms. Pac-man, Centipede, Dig Dug, and more.The ultimate arcade control panel:
• Lighted trackball - For authentic gaming action on games like Centipede and Missile Command (both games included)
• Spinner - To play retro classics like Warlords, Breakout and Pong (these games are also included)
• Light gun - Enjoy heart pounding games like House of the Dead 3 and Mad Dog McCree (again, these games are included)
• Wireless video and sound - For easy setup
• Removable control panel - Gives you the ultimate versatility

Despite its name, the 100-inch Home Video Arcade Center also doubles as a home movie theater and music jukebox. The wireless video and audio connections means no wiring problems. It is also compatible with the Playstation and Xbox consoles. The 100-inch Home Video Arcade Center is available for a limited time only, for the price of US $ 4499 (plus shipping and handling).