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24 Iconic Gaming Setups from the Early 2000s Captured in Photos
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Mateus Lima
Gaming in the early 2000s was a completely different experience than the current landscape for videogame enthusiasts. Back then, setups varied from retro consoles like the PS1, PS2, Xbox, Game Cube and the gaming PCs, each reflecting the unique culture and customs from that period.
The classic setups include makeshift gaming corners filled with personalized décor, dozens of CDs and DVDs compiled close to tube TVs and friends gathered at LAN parties playing titles like Halo, Need For Speed and Diablo II.
We found 24 photographs showcasing iconic setups that bring us back to the early 2000s, when gaming was not just a hobby but a way of life shared with friends and family.
No money left after buying the first house and an old gaming PC overheats playing Halo Reach.
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LAN Party circa the late 90s or early 2000s. Before broadband, we lugged our PCs to gaming parties to play with friends.
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A group of guys outside Best Buy playing PS1 while waiting in line for the greatly anticipated PlayStation 2. (2000)
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