Gaming Café Prices in India: What You Should Pay Per Hour

Gaming café prices in India vary more than most people expect. The same city can have a ₹60-an-hour PC and a ₹250-an-hour racing simulator a few streets apart. The rate depends on what you play on, when you play, and how the café bills. Here's how to read a price list and know you're paying fairly.

Price depends on the station, not the café

Most cafés price each kind of station separately. As a rough order from cheapest to most expensive:

1. 1Gaming PCs — usually the cheapest per hour, because a café runs many of them.
2. 2Xbox and PS4 — similar to PCs, sometimes a little more.
3. 3PS5 — typically priced above PCs because each console serves one screen and one group.
4. 4VR headsets — priced higher and often by the session rather than the hour.
5. 5Racing simulators and specialty rigs — the most expensive, because one rig takes a lot of space and upkeep.

On HangOn every venue lists its price per station, so you can compare the exact thing you want to play. For example, see PS5 gaming café prices in New Delhi side by side.

What pushes the price up or down

• Time of day: evenings and weekends are peak. Many cafés run cheaper daytime or weekday rates.
• Session length: 2–3 hour packs are often cheaper per hour than paying hourly.
• Group size: booking several stations together can unlock a group rate.
• Setup quality: 240Hz monitors, new GPUs and premium chairs cost more to run.
• Location: high-rent market areas usually charge more than neighbourhood cafés.

Hidden costs to watch for

Ask before you sit down whether the price includes the controller, headset and game access, whether there's a minimum booking, and how they round time (some round up to the next full hour). Snacks and drinks are usually extra.

How to get the best rate

• Compare stations, not just cafés — the cheapest café for PC may be the priciest for PS5.
• Book a pack instead of paying hourly if you'll stay more than two hours.
• Go on weekday afternoons if your schedule allows.
• Book ahead on HangOn so the price is fixed before you arrive.

Ready to compare? Browse gaming cafés near you with prices per station, or use the game cost calculator to see what your gaming actually costs per hour.