When you’re having company over, you can never be too sure whether or not they’re gamers. If they are, they’ll embrace your secret with open arms. If they aren’t, they’ll mock you. So, it’s best to keep your mouth shut about games and pour some drinks, instead.

Burke Lashell has drinking friends, gaming friends and a whole lotta’ beer. When he turned his bar into a barcade with a flip-out four-player arcade setup and a big-screen TV mounted on the wall, he had no idea whether all of his friends, gamers or not, would dig it. Dig it, they did. It’s still missing a few buttons, but hey, it’s a work in progress.

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That Nintendo Wii sensor bar isn’t what it’s all cracked up to be. Alan Parekh explains it’s simplicity by exposing it’s composition of just a few IR LEDs. Then, he manages to turn an ordinary TV remote control into a working Wii sensor bar. All it requires is a few holes drilled in that old remote of yours. And if it turns out that the remote has some extra IR LEDs inside of it, then you’ve just saved yourself from making a trip to the store to get more.

For the finale, you just disconnect the existing battery connection to the remote control circuit and connect it to the LEDs you just mounted in the drilled holes. With that, you’ll have the most unique sensor bar around town, but you won’t be able to switch the TV to input.

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This party wagon is dubbed the All American Tailgater. The problem? No American flag. It’s the got “Freedom Grill” and the bar is always open, but where are the other signs of patriotism? According to Obama, you don’t need to show your patriotism by adorning your nation’s flag.

That’s bullshit. Regardless, this tailgater is stacked! With a 32-inch flat screen TV for the outside bar and a 17-incher for its interior, you’ll have no problem watching the first two Lord of The Rings simultaneously. The amount of work that’s put into this thing is sickening. It’s got a keg refrigerator, food refrigerator, freezer, microwave, sink, surround sound stereo system, and a five disc DVD/CD player, all of which fulfill any of your party needs. It’s the ultimate truck mod. At up to $45,000, it’s really only missing the flag and mud flap ladies.
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Bachelors need a bar at their pad. What better way to impress your guests and lady friends than with a Super SideBar? Go to any bar in the city- you don’t choose your drinks, they’re chosen for you. It’s all about choice and personal preference these days and with the SideBar, five of your favorite thirst-depriving drinks can be tucked away underneath your counter top. With the touch of a button the dispenser on the counter will have your guests selectively choosing which among your favorites they’ll be forced to settle with.

It starts at $499 and comes assembled but the installation part is all up to you. Just make sure you don’t find yourself making out with the “booze-faucet” in front of the ladies because both of you will regret it.

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Web searches on your PSP just got a whole lot easier with the upcoming v4.00 firmware update. Now the Google Toolbar is available for any Wi-Fi connected PSP, bringing you loads of internet meme fun. Another feature coming to the PSP via v4.00 is the ability to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on your memory.

While the PSP could already do practically anything, it was lacking the Google Toolbar it needed to make Googling anything on the go an ease. Vince is hoping they include the “I’m Feeling Lucky” feature; his personal favorite.
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Much of the atmosphere of a bar is set with the dim lighting and bright hue of neon lights. There’s something about that contrast that is alluring. The USB Neon Sign allows you to have your own neon goodness right on your own desk.

The sign is available in three designs, including the @ symbol, a smiley face, and of course, the word “bar”. Depending on your vice of choice, whether it be geekery, happiness, or the sauce, there is a sign ready for you to purchase. Get yours for around $20. (more…)

If you’re a college student or a raging alcoholic, the Portable Bar might be a cool item to check out. The Portable Bar allows for a quick bar setup anytime and anywhere your willing to wheel around a nondescript black case.

In a very compact space, this bar on wheels fits in an ice well, a full size bus bin with inserts for juice containers, bottles and other alcohol filled supplies. A strong an sturdy metal speed rail can hold up to eleven 750ml bottles or ten 1litre bottles without the risk of spillage or falls (not including falls from drunk humans).

The complete bar fits into an ugly rolling suitcase, which is actually quite compact from the look of its contents and is said to be able to be fully set-up in less than 5 minutes. The portable bar is a cool idea for party people on the go, tailgate parties, and maybe even for a makeshift midnight binge. — Andrew Dobrow

The Portable Bar [via Born Rich]