Do I need to install anything?

No. GameClub runs in the browser — open the site and start working. Operators can use the PWA (add to home screen like an app). No server installations, no manual updates.

How are you different from SmartShell, SENET, Smartlaunch?

Those products are PC-cafe-first: diskless Windows boot, remote game launch, station protection, license management. They handle consoles too — but as an add-on to their PC stack. GameClub is the opposite: console lounge is the primary scenario. Booth sessions, controller rentals, VIP-zone bookings, bar orders attached to sessions, owner reports — all first-class UX. If you run 50+ PCs with diskless, pick a specialized PC-cafe SaaS — we're built for a different shape. If you run 3–12 PS5/Xbox booths or a mixed venue with a console focus, GameClub sets up and pays back faster.

What if the internet goes down?

The system continues in offline mode. All actions (launching sessions, bar orders, completing sessions) are saved locally and automatically synced when the connection is restored. You won't lose a single record.

Which consoles are supported?

Any: PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, VR headsets, retro consoles. GameClub is not tied to specific hardware — you create booths and assign any type.

Can I connect multiple clubs?

Yes, multi-club support is built in. Switch between clubs in one click, assign different operators, and get analytics for each club separately or combined.

How does the owner get the daily summary?

The summary lands in whichever channel suits you — messenger, email, or browser push. Includes shift revenue, open/closed sessions, bar, new bookings. You can switch channels in settings in a couple of clicks: if one becomes unavailable, you keep going on another without losing data.

Is there booking for customers?

Yes! GameClub has a separate PWA app for your guests. Customers can book booths online, see available time slots, leave reviews, and get push notifications about booking status.

How does billing work?

Hourly billing (with rounding and grace period) and fixed packages are supported. If the package time runs out, the system automatically switches to hourly mode. Set different tariffs for VIP and standard booths.

All data is transmitted over a secure HTTPS connection. Passwords are hashed with bcrypt, tokens are rotated. Every action is logged and tied to an employee. We do not share your data with third parties.

2026-05-29

Gaming club equipment: what you need to start

Equipment is the largest cost when opening a club and what most directly shapes the guest experience. Here is what you actually need at the start and where not to cut corners.

Consoles and PCs

For a console club — PlayStation 5 as the base, plus some PS4 and Xbox seats. For a PC club — gaming computers with a discrete GPU for current titles. A mixed format covers both audiences.

Buy hardware with a 2–3 year performance margin so you are not refreshing the fleet every season.

Screens and audio

For consoles — large 50–65" TVs in couch zones and monitors for single seats. For PCs — 144+ Hz monitors. Good audio (headsets or soundbars) greatly increases engagement.

Peripherals and furniture

Controllers, mice, keyboards, headsets — with a replacement reserve, they are consumables. Chairs and couches are what bring guests back: do not save on them.

Network and power

Stable fast internet and wired networking for PC zones are critical for online play. Size electrical capacity for the peak load of all hardware with a margin, and add a UPS for the till and key nodes.

Till and software

Beyond hardware you need a till and a tracking system. GameClub covers the software side: session tracking, billing, booking, bar, shifts and analytics — on the operator tablet, with no install on client seats. The first 30 days are free.

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