{"id":188517,"date":"2023-11-04T10:32:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T10:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=188517"},"modified":"2023-11-04T10:32:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T10:32:34","slug":"inside-the-major-airport-that-has-its-own-tourist-attraction-with-free-ps5-gaming-areas-and-retro-arcades-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/travel\/inside-the-major-airport-that-has-its-own-tourist-attraction-with-free-ps5-gaming-areas-and-retro-arcades-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the major airport that has its own &#x27;tourist attraction&#x27; &#8211; with free PS5 gaming areas and retro arcades | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PASSING time at the airport can be boring, especially if your trip is delayed.<\/p>\n<p>However, there&#x27;s one city that has amazing attractions in the airport if you need to be distracted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Capture-37.png\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3c111d55-7a8d-49ea-94f8-5a412ba181a7.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dw3x66-young-passengers-playing-flight-853666276.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Paris Charles de Gaulle is home to multiple gaming zones and retro arcades, so people don&#x27;t just have to sit and wait until it&#x27;s time to take off.<\/p>\n<p>People will have access to\u00a0the latest PS5 games\u00a0for free in all boarding zones at the travel hubs.<\/p>\n<p>Fifa 23, Astrobot and Gran Turismo are among some of the titles currently on the consoles.<\/p>\n<p>The gaming areas can be found at the following locations at Charles de Gaulle:<\/p>\n<h2>Read More on Airports<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ex2ppg-people-looking-departure-board-485619149.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ex2ppg-people-looking-departure-board-485619149.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ex2ppg-people-looking-departure-board-485619149.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SITTING PRETTY <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Woman reveals the free &#x27;secret airport area&#x27; to get away from the crowds<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/jj5ar9-leeds-bradford-airport-777562390.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/jj5ar9-leeds-bradford-airport-777562390.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/jj5ar9-leeds-bradford-airport-777562390.jpg\"><\/picture><span>TAKING OFF <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>UK airport reveals huge \u00a3100million renovation &#8211; with faster security checks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Terminal 1:\u00a0Gate 24 <\/li>\n<li>Terminal 2B:\u00a0Gates D21, D22, D25, D26, D40, D41<\/li>\n<li>Terminal 2E:\u00a0Gates M25, M45<\/li>\n<li>Terminal 2E:\u00a0Gates L32, L33 <\/li>\n<li>Terminal 2E:\u00a0Gates K36, K43, K49\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Terminal 2F:\u00a0Gates F23, F32<\/li>\n<li>Terminal 3:\u00a0Gate T3 International<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Similar attractions can also be found at Orly Airport in France.<\/p>\n<p>The Paris airports are also inviting passengers to rediscover the 80s via the means of iconic arcade games.<\/p>\n<p>The classic gaming machines include the likes of Pacman, Space Invaders, Arkanoid, Galaga, Donkey Kong and others, all laid out in additional gaming zones. <\/p>\n<h2>Most read in News Travel<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-24617370-1699010468567.jpg\"><\/picture><span>PLANE SIMPLE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Woman reveals easy trick to take full bottle of water through airport security<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/KH_03_11_NORWEGIAN_CRUISE_SHIP_COMP.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SAIL AWAY <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>New cruise ship launching in 2025 with huge hybrid rollercoaster &#038; 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Biggest challenge of my career.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Gaming zones are becoming more common at airports across everywhere, with plenty of places in America also following suit.<\/p>\n<p>Dallas Fort Worth airport\u00a0in Texas\u00a0has installed two video game lounges, filled with different consoles in both of its E and B terminals.<\/p>\n<p>Terminal B is home to 14 individual gaming stations, all of which come equipped with a\u00a0PlayStation\u00a04 Pro.<\/p>\n<p>The consoles are all pre-loaded with the latest games, a lounge chair, 43\u2033 4K TV, premium gaming\u00a0headphones, charging ports for electronic devices and space to store luggage.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in the terminal E lounge, gamers can make the most of 22 of the gaming stations.<\/p>\n<p>Terminals 3 and 6 at\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0Airport have the stations, as does terminal E at Charlotte Douglas Airport.<\/p>\n<p>Houston&#x27;s William P. 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