Long-haul driver incorporates gaming setup within semi-trailer truck, intermittently indulging in Truck Simulator gameplay.
In a captivating journey for hardcore gamers, a Reddit user named ZanaZamora has transformed their big rig truck into a true gaming machine. And let's face it, the witty puns are abound in this one! This unique setup boasts a swivel-mounted monitor, a controller, and essential accessories for simulator games, plus energy through a powerful generator.
How about a peek into the revamped gaming rig post from the PCMR subreddit? Following their first post, they've leveled up by incorporating head tracking and swapping out their previous truck — which, unfortunately, met an untimely end due to mechanical woes. Now comfortably housed inside a Freightliner Coronado, the user's gaming ensemble is ready to roll.
If you're curious about the PC's guts, it's apparently the same one they showed off a few years ago, packing an impressive Intel Core i9 9900K and an NVIDIA RTX 2080. This bad boy has seen its fair share of adventures: repeated drops, case changes (a wordsmith's delight!), a new motherboard, and even a replaced SSD. Like a trooper, it's still standing!
Ever felt like playing pretentious typing games or gory, keyboard-smashing titles after work? That's exactly what a steering wheel—used to play truck simulators on downtime—feels like for ZanaZamora. While I can't quite sympathize, I think I sorta get it!
ZanaZamora's arsenal shows off gameplay from Digital Combat Simulator (DCS), complete with a flight stick, flight controls, and even head tracking for a truly immersive experience. Topped off with neon lighting, it's a sight to behold!
When they're not feeling up to using the whole setup, they've got a mouse and keyboard at the ready, thanks to the Beam Eye Tracker, which integrates head tracking. Now, they can freely explore their virtual cockpit without ever having to fiddle with a mouse.
For those stuck on the finer details (and we know you're out there!), ZanaZamora clarified to bewildered commenters that they usually have the monitor on a swivel mount and game with an Xbox controller for shorter sessions. They use the tablet setup for off days or shorter gaming sessions. It looks like their game of choice these days is DCS, though they dabble in truck simulators and non-simulator games too. Who knew truck drivers had such a soft spot for the skies?
So there you have it: a fabulous, portable gaming setup that takes gaming on the road to a whole new level! Now, if only we could get a front-row seat for the road trip!
Justin ThompsonJustin Thompson joined the PC gaming world through a bizarre twist of fate — a layover at a budget airport. Armed with newfound free time and the realization that his wallet was surprisingly empty, Justin plunged headfirst into the world of video games. Today, he manages to blend his passion for gaming with his love for insatiable curiosity, dissecting trends, and digging up the latest insights, hardware, and software the gaming industry has to offer. When he's not diving into new games or research, Justin enjoys spending time exploring the great outdoors, reading books that challenge his mind, and unwinding with a good brew.
- Zanazamora, a Reddit user, has transformed their Freightliner truck into a gaming machine for hardcore gamers, complete with a swivel-mounted monitor, controller, and essential accessories for simulator games.
- This unique setup also includes energy through a powerful generator and has leveled up with the addition of head tracking and a different truck due to mechanical issues with the previous one.
- The PC inside the new truck, which was shown off a few years ago, packs an Intel Core i9 9900K and an NVIDIA RTX 2080, enabling gaming experiences like Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) with a flight stick, flight controls, and head tracking.
- On downtime, Zanazamora uses a steering wheel for truck simulators, giving the feeling of playing pretentious typing games or gory, keyboard-smashing titles after work.
- When not using the full setup, they have a mouse and keyboard at the ready, thanks to the Beam Eye Tracker for head tracking, allowing for free exploration of the virtual cockpit without a mouse.
- For those interested, Zanazamora usually has the monitor on a swivel mount and uses an Xbox controller for shorter sessions, while using the tablet setup for off days or shorter gaming sessions.
- Despite the complexity and mix of hardware, technology, and gadgets in Zanazamora's revamped gaming rig, their game of choice these days remains DCS, demonstrating a surprising love for the skies, coming from a truck driver.
