Gamers get a free night with the Xbox One X in “Xbox Stay n’ Play” hotel

Kit McDonald

Gamers around the Sydney area unable to go to PAX will be excited to know that the Xbox One X is coming to them instead. The Xbox Stay N’ Play, a mini-hotel experience, is selling reservations to spend a night with the newest console.

At Pirrama Park, Pyrmont from Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 5, four suites will be booked throughout various day sessions and even overnight. each room is decorated in a theme: Forza Motorsport 7, Assassin’s Creed Origins, Call of Duty, and (of course) Minecraft. What’s mind-blowing is that the reservations were handed out for free on a first come, first serve basis.

Overnight suites include:

  • 8pm check-in and 8am check-out using your Xbox Gamertag (registrations will be available on site)
  • A private themed suite for you and 1x friend to play the Xbox One X, ahead of launch
  • Super high resolution 4K HDR televisions for super sharp and smooth gameplay
  • Dolby Atmos enabled headsets for crystal clear, cinema quality immersive audio
  • Selection of Xbox One X Enhanced Games, available from our Gold Standard concierge
  • Xbox Onesies to sleep in and take home

Daytime suites include:

  • Two hours of unlimited gameplay in bookable blocks from 8am until 8pm
  • One two hour gameplay spot available per person per day. Additional bookings will be removed.
  • A private themed suite for you and 1x friend to play the Xbox One X, ahead of launch
  • Super high resolution 4K HDR televisions for super sharp and smooth gameplay
  • Dolby Atmos enabled headsets for crystal clear, cinema quality immersive audio
  • Selection of Xbox One X Enhanced Games, available from our Gold Standard concierge
  • Guests should arrived at least 10 minutes prior to their experience start time.

With only four suites open for three days/two nights, it’s no surprise that they’re sold out already. But fans will still be able to visit the Stay N’ Play Lobby between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. throughout the weekend, and that doesn’t even require a reservation.