I have a brand new idea to open play station café. It will be like cyber café but instead get to play play station and stuff like that. My question is that I would like if anyone who have experience open cyber café or similar to share their exp? Like are there any obstacles or is it just like other normal businesss just register and open?

those dream is old

Cyber cafe lately many xlaku nemore, playstation cafe seems like a good idea. but just like pcs, bfore this gaming pcs arent so common thats why people go to CCs. Now a lot of ccs have been closed down already.

I will make it work. I just need some insight into starting the business so can overcome hurdle easier.


Ya I also got think like that. A lot ppl got PC but dun haf console. Sure hook 1. But is it easy to open? Just like normal business license register rm60 my name then open shop?

I dont know about the whole registering thing. But should think of how many consoles you need and for every console you have, you need the games which would cost you Rm180 or so each and not to mention for every console as well. and thats only for 1 game per console. Imagine how many games you would have to buy. 1 new game comes out, thousands melayang already.

Unless you open a cc with 5 ps4s or so and a freaking cool cafe that would be a great idea. 3 in 1 bro.

Agreed

I just plan buy 1 game and use for many console. Or get 2nd hand also shud b cheaper


Ya im working on the cool café idea. Need feedback from serious gamers. Then need carry out my survey

how much u gonna charge per hour to sustain your profit?

haven't think yet as it will depend on the cost of the whole set up. I think maybe rm5 will be reasonable if the cost is not that high.

you going for PS3 or PS4 cafe ?

My personal suggestion to you would be to open up a cyber cafe with Playstations consoles in it. by doing so, you would be able to attract more PC gamers to switch to console gaming even easier.

You could then further develop your business by coming out with a membership card in which customers would be able to collect points and then redeem them for a elected free gaming time of lets say 1 hour or so after spending a given amount.

Games wouldn't be that expensive as you could always source for sellers especially from lowyat.net under the console couch section as their prices are pretty decent.



And since you're planning on opening up a cafe, do ensure that the prices are really affordable and that you start serving various fast food meals such as burgers, carbonated drinks and snacks as i believe that it would be the most appropriate selection of foods for your given target market.

This post has been edited by shankar_dass93: Aug 11 2014, 05:01 PM

build your cafe more like japan or taiwan cc hub.
malaysia too cheapskate where we sit side by side without privacy on our game play.

console cafes existed more than 10 years ago, as early as the PS1... back in the late 90's ...

but i like your idea, please have faith and work towards your dreams

As far as i know, it was only game shops that used to rent out their ps1 and ps2 right ?

Not sure yet but probably going for PS4 as PS3 is old generation liao so probably would phase out in 1 year or 2.


Thnx very good suggestion Just like what I was thinking but wif some extra

I never been to Taiwan. What is it like in japan or Taiwan cc hub?

No worries, so do i get some profits for giving you some constructive suggestions ?

Joking man, do feel free to post anything that you need and ill try my best to reply.

Cheers.

Wud location u plan to open. Important for your business on going.

As usual, good location, rental dam expensive.
bad location, I dunno wad to say

First, you need a cyber cafe license.

i don't think they are gonna issue it anymore for KL. Not sure about other states.

This is going to be hard because everyone wants to play the popular games. Anyway how are you going to get a license for it? if it doesn't have PCs you can't call it a cybercafe.