RTX 4080 Rigs
32 PCs at 240Hz, calibrated for Valorant, CS2 & Apex.
Fitzroy · Melbourne · Open Daily 10am–11pm
The Spin Never Stops at NovaSpinProtocol
A 60-seat esports lounge on Gertrude Street built for ranked grinders, casual crews and first-timers alike — RTX battle stations, console pods, a wireless VR arena and live tournaments every week.
VR Free-Roam
6m × 6m wireless arena running Quest 3 experiences.
Console Pods
PS5 & Series X lounges with 4K OLED and recliners.
Friday Throwdowns
Weekly cash tournaments with a $400 prize pool.
Why Players Choose Us
Built by Gamers, Tuned for Performance
Since opening on Gertrude Street in 2019, NovaSpinProtocol has logged more than 180,000 play sessions. Every rig is benchmarked weekly, peripherals are swapped on a 90-day cycle, and our fibre connection is dedicated — not shared with the cafe next door.
32
RTX Battle Stations
1Gbps
Dedicated Fibre
240Hz
Display Refresh
4.9★
Avg. Player Rating
Our Story
From a Two-PC Garage to Gertrude Street
NovaSpinProtocol started as a couple of overclocked PCs in a Collingwood garage where the founders ran LAN nights for friends. Word spread, the queue grew, and in 2019 we took over the old printworks at 58 Gertrude Street and rebuilt it into a purpose-designed gaming venue.
Today the floor is split into four zones — the PC pit, the console lounge, the VR arena and a soundproofed tournament stage. Coaches run beginner clinics on Tuesdays, and our in-house technicians keep latency under 8ms across the room.
- Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended on weekends
- Licensed cafe with cold brew, energy drinks & toasties
- Accessible entry and height-adjustable desks
Inside the Arena
Everything You Need for Game Night
PC Battle Pit
32 stations running Ryzen 7 / RTX 4080 builds on 1440p 240Hz panels, with Wooting keyboards and balanced HyperX audio at every seat.
Free-Roam VR Arena
A 6m × 6m wireless space with Quest 3 headsets and full body tracking — ideal for co-op shooters and rhythm titles.
Tournament Stage
A soundproofed booth with shoutcaster desk and a 98-inch wall display for our Friday Throwdowns and private finals.
Console Lounge
PS5 and Xbox Series X pods on 4K OLED screens, couch co-op seating and a rotating shelf of 120+ titles.
Coaching Clinics
Ranked players run small-group clinics on aim, comms and game sense. Tuesdays 6pm, capped at eight seats.
Fuel Bar
Single-origin cold brew, Australian-made energy drinks and toasted sandwiches delivered right to your station.
The Floor
A Look Around the Venue
Player Voices
What the Community Says
Lowest ping I’ve had anywhere in Melbourne. I climbed from Gold to Diamond grinding the corner station every Thursday.
Priya N.
Collingwood · Valorant regular
Booked the tournament stage for my son’s 14th. The staff ran a full Mario Kart bracket and the kids are still talking about it.
Daniel R.
Fitzroy North · Private booking, March
The VR arena is the real deal — proper free-roam, no cables. My partner and I do the Saturday co-op slot every fortnight.
Mei L.
Carlton · VR membership
Came in never having touched a gaming PC. The Tuesday clinic was patient and genuinely fun. Hooked now.
Tom B.
Richmond · Beginner clinic
Passes & Membership
Pick Your Play Time
All prices in AUD and include peripherals. Student ID gets 15% off weekday sessions.
Casual Hour
$12/ hour
- Any PC or console station
- 240Hz display & pro peripherals
- Walk-in friendly
- Cafe access
Day Pass
$45/ day
- Unlimited play 10am–11pm
- Priority station selection
- One free energy drink
- VR arena 30-min slot included
Protocol Member
$89/ month
- 40 hours of play monthly
- Free entry to Friday Throwdowns
- 10% off cafe & coaching
- Reserved locker
Get In Touch
Book a Station or Ask a Question
Planning a birthday, a team scrim or just want to lock in a Friday seat? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you within one business day.
- Phone+61 3 9419 7758
- Email[email protected]
- Address58 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
- HoursOpen daily, 10:00am – 11:00pm