PC Battlestations
from $12/hrRTX 4080 · 240Hz · 32GB
Liquid-cooled rigs with mechanical keys, low-latency mice and per-seat headphone amps. Steam, Riot and Battle.net pre-installed and ready to roll.
Book a StationFitzroy · Melbourne
Melbourne's loudest gaming arena lives on Nicholson Street.
RTX battlestations, free-roam VR, console pods and weekly esports ladders — all under one neon roof in the heart of Fitzroy. Walk in to play, or lock in a squad booking tonight.
Open daily · 10am–midnight (Fri & Sat till 2am)
Our Story
Built by gamers, for late-night runs and ranked grinds.
NeonTreasureProtocol started as a six-rig LAN room above a Brunswick Street cafe and grew into a 60-seat arena on Nicholson Street. We obsess over frame rates, comfortable chairs and a fridge that never runs dry — so you can focus on the next push.
60+
Battlestations & pods
240Hz
Tournament displays
7
Nights open a week
18k
Members since 2018
- 2018
First respawn
Opened a six-rig LAN room above a Brunswick Street cafe with a single CS:GO server and a lot of energy drinks.
- 2020
Moved to Nicholson Street
Relocated to our current 400m² Fitzroy space and doubled capacity to 40 battlestations.
- 2022
Esports arena opens
Added a dedicated shoutcasting booth, stage and 240Hz tournament rigs for our weekly Valorant and CS2 ladders.
- 2024
Free-roam VR launch
Installed a 9m × 9m wireless Meta Quest 3 arena for up to four players in full free-roam.
- 2025
City of Yarra award
Named Best Late-Night Venue at the City of Yarra small business awards.
What We Run
Pick your platform, grab a seat, press start.
Pay-as-you-go by the hour or lock in a group package. All prices in AUD and include peripherals, drinks station access and a locker.
Console Pods
from $40/hrPS5 & Xbox Series X · 4 players
Sound-isolated pods with 65" 4K displays and four wireless controllers. Perfect for couch co-op, FIFA nights and fighting-game sets.
Book a StationFree-Roam VR Arena
$35 / 30 minMeta Quest 3 · up to 4 players
Wireless full-body free-roam across a 9m × 9m floor. Choose from co-op shooters, escape rooms and rhythm titles with a crew briefing included.
Book a StationEsports Tournaments
$15 entryValorant & CS2 · weekly
Wednesday-night ladders cast live from our booth, with cash and store-credit prize pools. Solo queue or bring your own five-stack.
Book a StationGroup & Birthday Bookings
from $45/head2-hour package · 8+ guests
Reserved zone, dedicated host, pizza from Lygon Street and a mix of PC, console and VR rotation. Ideal for birthdays and work socials.
Book a StationRetro Cabinet Lounge
$25 day pass40+ machines · all-day
A wall of restored 80s and 90s cabinets on freeplay — from Street Fighter II to pinball — plus a chill couch corner for between matches.
Book a StationInside The Arena
A look around the floor on Nicholson Street.
Swipe through the battlestations, the VR floor and our tournament stage. This is where the late nights happen.
Main Floor
The battlestation wall
Thirty RTX rigs in neon-lit rows, each with adjustable racing chairs and per-seat lighting control.
Esports
Tournament stage
Our casting booth and main stage where the Wednesday Valorant ladder is streamed live every week.
VR Arena
Free-roam VR floor
The 9m × 9m wireless arena set up for a four-player co-op escape session.
Lounge
Retro cabinet corner
Restored arcade cabinets on freeplay beside the drinks station and the couch lounge.
Meet The Crew
The people keeping the rigs hot and the ladders fair.
A small team of operators, technicians and casters who live and breathe this stuff.
Mia Tran
Arena Manager
Runs the floor, the rosters and the fridge restock. Diamond-rank in Valorant and the reason your booking actually starts on time.
Jordan Bell
Head Technician
Builds and tunes every battlestation. If a frame drops, Jordan has probably already swapped the cable before you noticed.
Priya Nair
Esports & Casting
Casts the Wednesday ladders and organises seasonal cups. Former amateur CS2 IGL with a mic and zero filter.
Leo Castellano
VR Floor Lead
Designs the free-roam VR rotations and keeps the play space safe. Will absolutely beat you at Beat Saber.
Player Cards
What the regulars say after closing time.
Real reviews from the squads, solo grinders and birthday crews who keep coming back.
DKDaniel K.
Collingwood, VIC
“Booked the console pods for my brother's birthday and the host sorted everything. Pizza from Lygon Street showed up mid-FIFA tournament — absolute scenes.”
SLSophie L.
Fitzroy North, VIC
“The 240Hz rigs are no joke. Climbed two ranks in a single late-night session and the chairs meant my back didn't hate me afterward.”
AMAaron M.
Carlton, VIC
“The free-roam VR escape room was the most fun I've had with mates in ages. Briefing was clear and the floor felt genuinely safe to sprint around.”
HWHana W.
Brunswick, VIC
“Wednesday Valorant ladders are properly run and the casting makes it feel like a real event. Won store credit and spent it all on the retro cabinets.”
TRTom R.
Richmond, VIC
“Walk-in on a quiet Tuesday, got a battlestation in two minutes. Twelve bucks an hour for a 4080 rig is a steal in this city.”
ICIvy C.
Northcote, VIC
“Did a work social here — booked the group package for ten. The rotation between PC, console and VR kept everyone involved, even the non-gamers.”
Good To Know
Questions before you press start.
Everything about bookings, gear and membership. Still stuck? Give the arena a call.
Bookings
Walk-ins are always welcome and we keep stations free for them, especially on weekday afternoons. Friday and Saturday nights book out fast, so we recommend reserving a station or pod online or by phone if you want a guaranteed seat.
Group packages start at $45 per head for a two-hour session and need at least eight guests. You get a reserved zone, a dedicated host, food from Lygon Street and a rotation across PC, console and VR. Just call the arena to lock in a date.
You can reschedule or cancel any booking up to 24 hours beforehand at no charge. Inside 24 hours we hold a 50% deposit, which you can roll over to a future session within 30 days.
Equipment & Games
Every rig runs an RTX 4080, a Ryzen 7 CPU, 32GB of RAM and a 240Hz display. Steam, Riot Client, Battle.net and the Epic launcher are pre-installed, and you can log into your own accounts safely — profiles wipe automatically at the end of every session.
Absolutely. Every battlestation and console pod has accessible USB ports, and plenty of regulars bring their own mouse, keyboard or fight stick. Our staff are happy to help you get set up.
Yes — every VR session starts with a short safety briefing and a calibration round, and our floor lead stays nearby. We have gentle co-op titles for first-timers as well as intense shooters for veterans.
Membership & Hours
Our free membership earns you points on every hour played, redeemable for free time and tournament entries. Paid monthly members get discounted hourly rates, priority booking on weekends and early access to seasonal cups.
We are open every day from 10am to midnight, with Friday and Saturday extended to 2am. Public holiday hours can vary, so check our hours line before heading in late on a long weekend.
Under-15s are welcome until 8pm when accompanied by a parent or guardian. After 8pm and for M-rated titles you will need to be 15 or older, and we card for restricted content in line with Australian classification rules.
Drop In
Find us, call us, or book your squad in.
We are on Nicholson Street in Fitzroy, a two-minute walk from the Brunswick Street tram. Send a message and the team will get back to you the same day.
- Phone
- +61 3 9417 8834
- [email protected]
- Address
- 27 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
- Hours
- Mon–Thu & Sun 10am–midnight · Fri & Sat 10am–2am