Well, one redeeming quality that assholes have (which is often mistaken by mild mannered idiots as a vice) is calling it exactly as they see it.Originally Posted by RetroRich
No, I cannot see why someone would want to stack their consoles in that picture. Use that Feng Shui! Reconfigure! Be better!
Jimmy and Edmond are correct.
Before you stack, make sure you wrap them in R-19 insulation.
If you think that's not a lot of space then you must be very well off, you have a ton of space if you can fit 2 TVs(one widescreen) with entertainment cabinets, a computer cabinet with desktop computer, a full size keyboard, and a bed.
You should get a plastic mat for the office chair so you won't ruin the carpet.
If that's not enough space for these things to run then they're not designed for normal use, I'm sorry but that's plenty of space to leave around electronics to run properly.
As Edmond Dantes said, you'll probably have to make do with having one console hooked up at a time. The only possible way around this would be to find a way to use your space more efficiently. I would start with looking at how you are utilizing your vertical space, as your picture hints that you are not using it that well. Also, be prepared to build some shelves yourself, or be "creative" with what you can find.
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There are always some sitting patiently, waiting for the opportunity. (This is the internet you know.)
In fairness to those who were swinging at a bit of a softball pitch, your initial post was borderline farcical. I was going to post a squinting Philip J. Fry "not sure if serious" gif myself, but thought better of it once the dogpile started.
If you had shared the photo of the room and been more detailed/specific with your thought process, or just asked for suggestions on how to arrange your consoles in that space you probably wouldn't have attracted those looking to lay bricks in an asshole comedy-pyramid.
Don't let the asholes discourage you. If I had, I probably wouldn't have lasted a week.
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You're bringing it upon yourself, in my opinion.
Frankie's right, OP. I've been 'dog piling' him for years now, and I like him just fine.
I was right, though: this is definitely one of those half thought out threads that everyone regrets later.
I think this would work. I'm not sure what side the fan openings are on the 360, but the fat PS3 has them on the right(assuming the same for the slim.) By putting your PS3 on the right side, whether it's by keeping your tv where it is or moving it to the left a bit, the PS3 fan openings shouldn't be closed. Doing this your tv won't be centered where it's at, but there will be enough room to keep both your consoles hooked up by doing so. Assuming you keep the 360 where it's at.
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Please don't stack your consoles on top of each other.
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Another thing to avoid, regardless of the console generation or of type of device (aside from a lamp) is to plug your electronics into a power outlet linked to a dimmer. That's a mistake I did several years ago with my old SNES and it was a really bad idea, as it fried the SNES' power supply.
They sell those VCR shelfs. They are just a small shelf that lets the VCR fit under an old-style TV. It has 4 legs and a shelf on top, the whole thing is about six inches tall and a few feet(if that) wide. Buy two of them and put the TV on top of them(putting the shelves side by side). Then put the systems under the TV.
or get something like this:
http://www.homeportfolio.com/catalog...?prodId=145665
or
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-3769710..._2193_28983694
or
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/333570.html
or this page has several good ideas:
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/333570.html
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After having seen that photo, I had an idea. What if you remove those two stacks of cases (one of which has Goldeneye on top of it) and use those vertical spaces for each console, and just put all those cases into the center space where that second model 360 currently is placed?
That suggestion was already made in that thread, but it is probably the easiest solution that wouldn't end up killing either console.
Oh, I thought I had read through everything, too..
Yeah the separation of the units is the best part of it.
can the ps3 slim be stacked vertically without the extra stand?
I must contain myself...
I say just put 'em both horizontal on the TV stand in front of the screen like I do. They are not tall enough to block any of the screen.
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The PS3 slim should fit on the side of the TV, laying flat and pushed back a bit. Not exactly symmetry, but it might be the only solution that involves both of them laying flat. Depending on your TV, the 360 may fit under a side of the TV as well, but with heat going up it might not be great for the LCD.
Hi retroditch. I have a similar space issue. what i did was find a cheap partical board stand at walmart. It's only slightly wider than the ps3 Its not the best looking thing but it holds my wii,ps3 and ps2. I used some 3m double sided foam tape to add a cheap av selector to the inside of it so i can have all three systems hooked up because my tv only has one set of av jacks.
I doubt you'll be able to find a stand just like it but if your handy it would be easy to build. Whatever you do just be sure your consoles get lots of air.
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The vents on the xbox 1 are on the sides. looks to be about a quarter inch on each side of that console. I know the xbox 1 vents on the rear, but, let it breathe. I overheated my 360 slim the second night in a situation similar to his, admittedly it did sit next to my receiver. Now it sits outside of the cabinet on the box it came in. I stand by my affirmation that the newer consoles especially the 360 (no matter the variant) needs to breathe. The ps3 slim could get away with that 360 positioning, but i wouldn't trust the 360 there.
You do what you want, OP. If you stack them, I'd recommend a nice tube of construction adhesive. A half-inch bead across the top of the PS3 and set that 360 right down. Let it cure for a while before you move them though. And use a strong set of sliding vice clamps to hold them together until the adhesive sets.
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Would attaching a PS3 to your 360's case void your warranty? Sounds like an unauthorized modification to me...
Regardless if you didn't have room you still don't want to stack anything. The consoles are made to be on flat surfaces. You have a console that isn't on a flat surface and every game you play from then on could get eaten up, etc. There's always the possibility.
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