where impossible happens
Localhost | philadelphia, pa
Gaming and Esports Center and Nerd Street HQ
Localhost provides a homebase for gamers of all skill levels to compete, build community, and improve their skills. Localhost is owned and operated by Nerd Street Gamers.
Looking for our other Philadelphia location in East Falls? Click here.
What is at Localhost?
Professional-Grade Gaming Computers
Practice for you next esports event on the latest and greatest gear. We forgot what 60fps looks like.
- Motherboard - MSI B460M PRO-VDH
- CPU - Intel i9-10900F
- GPU - RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra
- RAM - 32 GB
- Storage - 2TB NVMe M.2
- PSU - 850 watt
- OS - Windows 10 Pro
- Monitor - BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K 240Hz DyAc⁺ 24.5 Inch
Consoles
Hang out and drop into Fortnite with a friend, or bring your stick for some FGC sessions. Localhost features the latest consoles available for gamers. Bring your own controller, or rent one of ours!
- Playstation 5
- Xbox One X
- Nintendo Switch
Nerd Street HQ
nation's first esports campus
Nerd Street HQ is an esports campus and the hub of gaming and esports for Philadelphia and the entire east coast. Featuring Nerd Street's national headquarters, state-of-the-art broadcast equipment, a stage, PCs, consoles, and more, Localhost in Philly is the best place to play & compete.
Come visit us today! Click here to learn more about Nerd Street.
pricing
FREE-PLAY FOR STUDENTS! Simply bring your valid Student ID to any Localhost Monday through Friday between 4pm and 5pm and receive one free hour of gameplay.
$5
for 1 hour
$39 - 12 hours on pc
35% SAVINGS
$30 - 8 hours on pc
25% SAVINGS
$17 - 4 hours on pc
15% SAVINGS
$5 - 1 hour on pc
$5 - 1 hr on console
host your private event at localhost!
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON
EVENTS
FREE TOURNAMENTS FEATURED!
Tournaments
Bootcamps
hourly gameplay
Meetups
community events
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tournaments
Whether you like to play with or against your friends, Localhost tournaments are here for gamers of all skill levels! Check out our full list of live events below and check back soon... we've got more tournaments coming to your Localhost!
Interested in hosting a private event? Click here
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Locations
Games
localhost info:
daily hours
Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 10pm
Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 12am
Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
Looking for our other Philadelphia location in East Falls? Click here.
contact us
Accessibility
We care about accessibility. Please contact us for assistance.
age requirements
Must be 13 years or older to enter Localhost without a parent or guardian. Children 12 years old and under are prohibited from being in Localhost without a parent or guardian accompanying them.
Must be 13 years or older to compete in a T-Rated game. Under 18 must have signed parental consent to play in an M-Rated game competition. Children 12. years old and under can compete in an E-Rated event with a parent or guardian supervision.
Host Your Event at Localhost
Our space has full live stream broadcast capabilities, high-end PCs, and the latest gaming consoles. Plus enough quality trained staff to make sure your esports tournament or casual gaming event runs smoothly. Click here to learn more!