Come Game With Us!

The Esports Lounge is a gaming haven for any Eastern Michigan student, staff, or faculty. As the newest addition to the campus Recreation and Intramurals department, we're a welcoming fun-first space that features the following: 

  • Computer/Console Gaming Floor
  • Broadcast Center
  • Production Studio

If you're a big time PC gamer, or a casual console enjoyer, you'll find what you're looking for in our lounge. Come in and talk with our staff, they'll get you started!

Open Hours

  • Mon-Fri: 12 p.m. thru 10 p.m.
  • Weekends: Closed

*Applicable to EMU students, faculty, and staff who have paid the REC/IM fee.

Location

270 Student Center
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Equipment & Policies

Gaming is best done in person, especially when you get to use professional-grade gear! Be respectful of others and the supplies you're given and you'll have a great time in our facility!

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    The use of outside peripherals is encouraged. Program-owned peripherals may be loaned out or used upon request.

    • Monitor: 25”, 1080p, 280hz (minimum)
    • PC: AMD Ryzen 7, 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
    • Mice: Logitech Superlight, Logitech G502
    • Keyboard: Logitech Pro
    • Headsets: HyperX Cloud 3, AceZone A-Spire
    • Mouse Pad: Custom Print Woven Cloth
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    • Users will use EMU Esports equipment with care and respect.
    • Users will only download programs onto provided computers with approval from an EMU Esports staff member.
    • Users will not regularly use facilities for personal storage. All personal items may only be present when their owner is present.
    • Users will not bring into or consume food in the esports facilities.
    • Users will not bring any alcohol, cigarettes, or vapes into the esports facilities.
    • Users will leave any used EMU Esports facility computer stations in a clean and orderly fashion when finished using them.

Features

Our lounge serves more than just one purpose, its a home for gamers to learn and grow in. Visit the gaming floor to compete, or have a good time. Join our staff to use industry standard production software and hardware. Or, volunteer to appear as a guest commentator in our flashy studio environment!

25 computer stations, a PS5, and 2 Nintendo Switches, available to the wider EMU gaming community

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Student workstations for internships in digital media production and more

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Filming space for EMU Esports live and scripted productions

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